The Libraries' gaming series focuses on games that deal with grief, Nov. 7.
Can gaming help you deal with grief?
October 24, 2023
Grief and loss are a part of everyone’s life. And yet these emotions are different for everyone and change over time.
Many video games feature narratives and situations that address the complexity of grief. Raiders of the Lost Arcade, the Libraries’ inclusive gaming series, which is part of our Making Space event series, plays games with “Stories of Grief” on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Hill Library’s Fishbowl Forum.
Join us to play a curated selection of games for platforms including Steam, Playstation 5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X, which explore different ways that video games can illustrate diverse narratives, aspirations, and life experiences. Video games have become a powerful medium for exploring complex emotions and themes, including grief. We will highlight games that provide interactive and immersive experiences and allow players to engage with grief on a deeper level, fostering empathy and understanding. They showcase the unique ability of video games to convey complex emotions and narratives in a compelling and interactive way.
The games featured in this event include::
- Arise: A Simple Story
- Before I Forget
- Gone Home
- Life is Strange
- Spiritfarer
- Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
- Gris
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons