The Gemsbok
Analysis of games and films, written and produced by Daniel Podgorski
My style of writing and analysis comes from a formal background in literature and philosophy. The videos on this channel range between (1) applying strategies and concepts from literary theory and philosophy in order to provide close readings of games and films, and (2) lighter review-style content.
Comparing Spiritfarer to Stardew Valley
Philosophical Analysis of Hollow Knight
In Defense of Hail, Caesar!
Why Mini Motorways is Better than Mini Metro
The Pros and Cons of Death's Door
The Pacing Problem of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Philosophical Comparison of Half-Life and Black Mesa
The Atmosphere of SpaceChem
A Very Timely Review of The Night They Raided Minsky's
Environmental Analysis of Journey
Mechanical Critique of Armored Core VI
A Very Timely Review of Let the Right One In
Why Hades is Supergiant's Best Game
Philosophical Analysis of Demon's Souls
Literary Analysis of My Dinner with Andre
Mechanical Critique of What Remains of Edith Finch
The Virtues of Achievement Hunting in Enter the Gungeon
The Exceptional Narration of Sunset Boulevard
10 Ways Dead Space 2 is Worse than the Original
Literary Analysis of The Witness
Why The Sixth Sense is M. Night Shyamalan's Best Film
In Defense of Super Meat Boy Forever
Mechanical Critique of Elden Ring
Philosophical Analysis of Arrival
The Pros and Cons of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Why Pikmin is Better than Pikmin 2
Stand by Me and the 2 Types of Childhood Movies
A Very Timely Review of Flywrench
Philosophical Analysis of Dark Souls
Why Red State is Kevin Smith's Best Film