Videogames Will Never Escape The Elements (and neither will you)

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Check out the Beef and Dairy Network Podcast! https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/beef-and-dairy-network/ Support the channel on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/ArchitectofGames Follow me on twitter!: https://twitter.com/Thefearalcarrot It seems like you can't take two steps inside a videogaming without running into elemental weaknesses and resistances, elemental systemic mechanics, characters with elemental theming and even entire worlds split into elementally-themed chunks... but why? What makes the elements so special that makes them such a common theme that everyone seems to be able to interpret in the same way? Well, The Architect, after taking a quick sojourn to ancient Greece, stopping by Azeroth and sauntering through the forgotten realms - all whilst trying to avoid Nickelodeon's lawyers - has an answer. The elements aren't just a cornerstone of culture, they're an inherent part of our psychology too - and that means no matter how hard we try, we'll never be entirely rid of them... but is that a good thing? You saw: Dark Souls 3 - 2016 Genshin Impact - 2020 From Dust - 2011 Dota 2 - 2013 Super Smash Bros Ultimate - 2018 The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - 2011 World of Warcraft - 2011 Baldur's Gate 3 - 2023 Darkest Dungeon 2 - 2021 Battlerite - 2016 Persona 5 Royale - 2019 Pikmin 4 - 2023 Pokemon Soul Silver - 2009 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time - 1998 Mega Man 11 - 2018 Final Fantasy 7 Remake - 2020 Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga - 2003 Heroes of the Storm - 2014 Borderlands 3 - 2019 Wizardry 2 - 1982 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - 2023 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 2023 Team Fortress 2 - 2007 Overwatch - 2019 Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition - 2020 Elden Ring - 2022 Another Crab's Treasure - 2024 Hearthstone - 2014 Atomic Heart - 2023 Diablo 4 - 2023 Grim Dawn - 2016 Path of Exile - 2013 Resident Evil 2 Remake - 2019 Dark Souls - 2012 Destiny 2 - 2017 Doom Eternal - 2020 Don't Starve - 2013 Passpartout 2 - 2023 Wizard of Legend - 2018 Fortnite - 2017 Opus Magnum - 2017 Potioncraft - 2021 The Legend of Korra Game - 2014 Spellbreak - 2020 Bioshock - 2007 Psychonauts 2 - 2021 Banjo Kazooie - 1997 Mario Kart 8 - 2014 Far Cry 2 - 2008 Final Fantasy 14 - 2010 Noita - 2019 Control - 2019 Max Payne 3 - 2012 DOOM - 2016 Hitman 3 - 2021 Slay the Spire - 2017 Magicka - 2011 Daikatana - 2000 Half Life 2 - 2004 Horizon Forbidden West - 2022 Super Mario Wonder - 2023 Terraria - 2011 XCOM 2 - 2016 Subnautica - 2014 Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom - 2024 Journey - 2012 Abzu - 2016 Nier Automata - 2017 Ori and the Will of the Wisps - 2020 Starcraft 2 - 2010 Alan Wake 2 - 2023 Rayman Legends - 2013 Half Life Alyx - 2020 Superliminal - 2019 ULTRAKILL - Early Access En Garde - 2023 Halo Infinite - 2021 Halo: The Master Cheif Collection - 2014 DUSK - 2013 Into the Breach - 2018 Devil May Cry 3 - 2005 MTG:A - 2018 Honkai Star Rail - 2023 Pokemon Scarlet - 2022 Pokemon Ultra Moon - 2017 Pokemon White 2 - 2012 Fire Emblem Engage - 2023 Final Fantasy 10 - 2001 Palworld - Early Access Teardown - 2022 Dishonored 2 - 2016 Super Mario Sunshine - 2002 Yoku's Island Express - 2018 Celeste - 2018 Mario Maker 2 - 2019 Donkey Kong Country 2 - 1995 Sonic Generations - 2011 Xenoblade 3 - 2022 Unicorn Overlord - 2024 Super Mario 64 - 1996 Crash Bandicoot - 1996 Spelunky - 2008 Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - 2004 Shadows over Loathing - 2022 Nexomon Extinction - 2020 Coromon - 2022 Temtem - 2020 Shovel Knight - 2014 Cassette Beasts - 2023 Amnesia: The Dark Descent - 2010 Rain World - 2017 OFF - 2008 Cultist Simulator - 2018 Book of Hours - 2023 Spore - 2008 Minecraft - 2009 Dragon Quest 9 - 2009 The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap - 2004 Reventure - 2019 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 2019 Divinity Orginal Sin 2 - 2017 Kirby and the Forgotten Land - 2022 Lords of the Fallen - 2023