"Insists Upon Itself" Becomes Gaming’s Most Divisive Label

07/01/2025 12 min

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Episode Synopsis

Gamers dissect the meaning of this loaded phrase, debating whether titles like *Death Stranding*, *Kingdom Hearts*, and *The Last of Us Part II* exude artistic brilliance or pretentious self-importance. The heated conversation dives into over-serious narratives, challenging mechanics, and the fine line between bold ambition and alienating design.

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