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Pixel Jurnee
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Exploring the human experience through games.
Analyzing the stories of the human experience from a psychological, cultural, and philosophical perspective.
Created by Jurnee (aka Dr. Jay)
For business inquiries: pixelpondering@gmail.com
Analyzing the stories of the human experience from a psychological, cultural, and philosophical perspective.
Created by Jurnee (aka Dr. Jay)
For business inquiries: pixelpondering@gmail.com
Mizu: The Desire to Not Exist
Blue Eye Samurai tackles some pretty deep themes including the desire to not exist. Mizu struggles with feeling like a foreigner in her own homeland due to being of mixed heritage.
You may also enjoy:
*Grief and loss in What Remains of Edith Finch: th-cam.com/video/Afj53OGpN6g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=g4pufZ8B5eV_6KbW
*Trauma in Fran Bow: th-cam.com/video/g0Na-2sv2uU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZoUOwJCHWSTulQEA
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Follow me on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/pixeljurnee.bsky.social
Check out articles about additional topics: medium.com/@jasminepsyd
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Additional visuals provided by: Canva;
Additional media: Eye of the Beholder (Twilight Zone - 1960)
Music by: Into the Mines (Spiritfarer OST) - Planetarium (Planet of Lana OST) - Home (Undertale OST) - Boss (Nightcall OST)
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This therapist analysis and all information in these videos are for educational and entertainment purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. This video is not to be used as psychological or mental health advice.
You may also enjoy:
*Grief and loss in What Remains of Edith Finch: th-cam.com/video/Afj53OGpN6g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=g4pufZ8B5eV_6KbW
*Trauma in Fran Bow: th-cam.com/video/g0Na-2sv2uU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZoUOwJCHWSTulQEA
_________________________________________________________________________________
Follow me on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/pixeljurnee.bsky.social
Check out articles about additional topics: medium.com/@jasminepsyd
_________________________________________________________________________________
Additional visuals provided by: Canva;
Additional media: Eye of the Beholder (Twilight Zone - 1960)
Music by: Into the Mines (Spiritfarer OST) - Planetarium (Planet of Lana OST) - Home (Undertale OST) - Boss (Nightcall OST)
________________________________________
This therapist analysis and all information in these videos are for educational and entertainment purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. This video is not to be used as psychological or mental health advice.
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The Eternal Quest for Meaning in Games
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Fran Bow: The Dark Reality of Trauma
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Fran Bow is a dark adventure about a young girl struggling with mental illness who escapes a 1940s psychiatric hospital by taking these little red pills that allows her to see visions of a sinister alternate world. Trauma is something at times we can see on the outside, but more often than not, we carry the scars of trauma on the inside…invisible to everyone, but ourselves. However from the mom...
How Still Wakes the Deep Crafted the Perfect Characters
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Great analysis 🤓
The way I see it is the sunken are all stuck in the same moment. Going through a time loop alone is one thing, but having almost 100 people all in the same place and time. Imagine the kind of tournament that would ensue due to the sheer number of people all slowly going crazy from being stuck at the bottom of the ocean for eternity. I too would be willing to rip everything apart to escape. No shame there
Another commenter and I just talked about this same thing not too long ago. We agree that this has to be absolute torture. I'm actually going to revisit the games in the near future and address this.
Anybody that doesn't think The Sunken got a raw deal living eternally outside of time and space should check out Stephen King's short story The Jaunt (audio reading available on TH-cam). Absolutely terrifying
I've actually been thinking a lot about this a bit lately: Oxenfree from the perspective of the Sunken. I can't even fathom what that experience must be like for them. I'm going to check out that Stephen King story and see what it inspires. Thank you for sharing that!
i love this game and ur breakdown of it <3 i started crying when gris nearly got eaten by the eel and the turtle comes bursting through and carries you away. for me it was about friends helping you and that you dont need to fight alone. this whole scene with the eel and turtle was so immersive and i just felt such a release when the turtle burst out, i started crying and gris is also relaxing and she lets the turtle carry her. this game is so beautiful <333
Yes! "You don't need to fight this alone" is an absolutely perfect way to explain that scene. It was so full of emotion.
Your voice is so calming 🧘♀️
Your videos are so unique, great work .. 💙
Thank you so much!
Your content is amazing, and seriously being slept on. I look forward to your stuff more than most of the other essay channels I watch with millions of subscribers.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you enjoy the content!
Here are few other videos that might like...or not. I don't know what you're into: Games exploring finding meaning: th-cam.com/video/J49KRECmlhY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Q8FkFWjxCjJ8IeLe Visual horrors of trauma in Fran Bow: th-cam.com/video/g0Na-2sv2uU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4Q7CmZUUcTXMxs7F
This video was so cool to listen to on the way to work! I always wanted to hear other peoples thoughts on Oxenfree 2!
The game was a nice way to wrap up the story, I think. I'm glad that it made the ride enjoyable!
@ wait… I didn’t even realize this means the story is over 😞 I love the island the music and the ambience I hope they make another mystery Pacific Northwest game lmao
This literally sums up my fragile gaming ego, and as to why I don't play Souls like/ lite games. I will happily geinf a game like Assassins Creed for the 100% completion, but grinding out death after death in a Souls game, it does literally defeat me to my core. I've only played a few, and I've never completed 1. Feeling somewhat inspired to but on my big boy pants and embrace it a bit more now. Time to "Get Gud" as the younger ones say. 😂
Ha! Yeah, the young folks may be on to something....maybe lol
Such a well thought out and great understanding of games. Great presentation as always. Still mesmerised by your voice, Jurnee.
Awwwwwwwww thank you! That means a lot. I've really been wanting to lean more into videos that people can just chill out too. I've been keeping up with you too...you accompany me sometimes while I bike around the city.
In the secret ending, I can see the monster that appears to be the final boss, but I can't see the final sphere containing the planet. Where did it go?
This game is a masterpiece!
Whoever makes these game are so clever, also you must have done the research to come up with this conclusion
Yes I do research into games after I complete them. I combine that with my own thoughts and feelings about it.
Very insightful, I enjoyed your explanation
I relate to all your feelings about finding meaning in video games and life. Such a wonderful video , you are now my new favorite channel. Thank you for bringing your professional perspective and integrating it with games!
Awww thank you for the kind words. Happy to have you a part of the channel!
Great video. I’m an elder gamer too and I find while I’m playing a lot of “standard games” these days, I’m understanding that the fun and power fantasy I’m enjoying the most lately is helping people. Even if it’s just a side quest, feeling like I’m making a difference is cathartic because I’m not where I want to be in my own journey to be able to do that myself. And of course a game with deeper themes and meaning is always appreciated. Gris is still the most impactful game I’ve played this year. Have a good one!
That is so true about taking side quests to help others! I actually feel bad when I don't finish their missions in time...I want to help!!!! Lol
Wow this a hidden gem 💎 of a channel, this deserves a few thousand likes and views, really good video.
Thank you so much for the kind words ☺️
I’m really loving your perspective! Thanks for making these videos ❤, inmost was dark and very intriguing with an unexpectedly deep human story. Also Pinstripe, Anodyne, and The Fall (and its sequel)
Thank you so much! Inmost really blew me away. I did not expect that level of depth. Pinstripe and The Fall look really good. I've added them to my wishlist, thank you!!
@@pixeljurneeI’d love to hear what you think of them if/when ever you find time! ❤
I think you might enjoy Pocket Mirror if you liked Slay The Princess, they have similar themes.
Oh wow! Pocket Mirror looks really interesting! Thank you for the recommendation.
EXTREMELY underrated video!! I love Night In The Woods which is why I clicked, but now I have a lot of new game recommendations to check out!! If I had any recommendations for you, I'd say We Know The Devil is one of my personal favorites that's really underrated
Oh! I just looked up We Know the Devil, I'd never heard of that one and it looks really good! I added it to my wishlist. Thank you for the recommendation and for the kind words!
I think you would enjoy Omori
I've heard great things about Omori. I may need to move it up on my list.
I absolutely loved this video-it really resonates with me. The way you highlight how gaming can connect us to our own experiences with depression and anxiety is so powerful. It’s incredible how these stories help us better understand not only our own struggles but also the world around us. Sometimes, stepping into these virtual lives allows us to process emotions we might otherwise push aside. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and reminding us how meaningful and transformative gaming can be.
I think you're so right. So many games help us process our emotions in so many ways that we otherwise could not. And it helps us to see that what we feel is normal and we're not some weirdo for going through what we're going through. Others have too and they have overcome...and we can too!
Awesome video! 🎉 that’s such a cool look into all these games and the deeper meaning
Thanks! Any excuse to talk about my favorite games will do lol
I'm testing two thumbnails, which thumbnail did you see? Mae Borowski or The Princess?
Princess
@@pixeljurnee princess
I just finished Gris and it's an absolutely stunning game that made me cry without it needing to say a single word which was beautiful. And it's awesome to hear your thoughts on this game as a psychologist and bringing your own personal journey through grief to connect further with this game. Amazing analysis for an amazing game <3
Thank you so much! It was such a beautiful game. It's always nice to hear how others connect to it too.
Awesome. Thank you.
Honestly, I just finished the game and I choose to sacrifice Riley and wow being stuck… feel sad didn’t want that for her