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Author Archives: AJ Duldulao

Monster Hunter: Transition to the West Draft 1.0

Monster Hunter is a video game series produced by Capcom where the aim of the game is pretty self-explanatory. You go out and hunt monsters. The basic gameplay loop has your character (a hunter) prepare materials (such as armor and weapons), select a mission, find the monster, hunt it down (through killing or capturing), be … Continue reading »

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Week 7 Notes

5/14/2019   Gook  Movie in black and white, intense flames, sirens, child dancing  Cussing like crazy  Eli trying to fit box of shoes in car, gets jumped on by gangers  Rodney King stuff, Eli needs to sell shoes to make rent  April 29, 1992  Young girl (Kamilla) singing, no food or money  Eli ditches Daniel, arrives at shoe … Continue reading »

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Monster Hunter: Transition to the West Rough Draft

Monster Hunter is a video game series produced by Capcom where the aim of the game is pretty self-explanatory. You go out and hunt monsters. The basic gameplay loop has your character (a hunter) prepare materials (such as armor and weapons), select a mission, find the monster, hunt it down (through killing or capturing), be … Continue reading »

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Talking Points: Drifting House

A Temporary Marriage   “After he set up his camera on the living room table, they both forced a smile until the timer clicked, the shutter snapped back, and she drew away.” (Page 3)  From the appearance of things, Mrs. Shin is only using this marriage as a ticket for immigration. Despite her circumstances, she finds … Continue reading »

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Week 6 Notes

5/7/2019   Peter Bacho (Tacoma branch of Evergreen)  Themes of Dark Blue Suit  Closure                             Hope vs Reality                 Trauma  Family                               Community      … Continue reading »

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Disorientation and Reorientation: Starcraft

https://esportsobserver.com/starcraft-ii-esports-essentials/  While Starcraft 2 remains active in some capacity as a competitive esport, the franchise has a long legacy of popularity in Korea. This is one moment of cross-currents as Blizzard, an American game developer surged in popularity overseas. Professional matches were broadcasted nationally and even lead to Starcraft being considered as a national sport. Starcraft … Continue reading »

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Talking Points: Dark Blue Suit

Dark Blue Suit “And through the years they’d told a wanderer’s unchanging lie – yes, we’ll be back – to thousands of parents and lovers, sisters and brothers.” (Page 3) That phrase ‘we’ll be back’ immediately brought to my mind MacArthur’s phrase as he escaped the Philippines during World War 2. The “I shall return” … Continue reading »

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Project Outline

Monster Hunter: Journey from the East to the West  Topic: Exploring Monster Hunter’s recent international success and what elements brought a popular Japanese video game series into the Western market.    An Intro to Monster Hunter  Monster Hunter’s appeal   Gameplay, User Interface, choice of a gaming platform  Popularity in Japan  Monster Hunter in Pop Culture  Anime, Manga  … Continue reading »

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Week 5 Notes

4/30/2019   Polyculturalism- Uncouples the notions of origins & authenticity from that of culture  Railroads – Transcontinental Railway, reinforcing stereotypes  The Joy Luck Club (Round 2)  Duck stretching neck to become swan  Immigrating to America   Sitting on the East at mahjong table, June replacing mother who started Joy Luck Club  Club connected by trauma and hopes for their children  … Continue reading »

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Disorientation and Reorientation Godzilla:King of the Monsters

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/huahua-buys-stake-legendarys-godzilla-king-monsters-1205898 Godzilla: King of the Monsters is about to be released in a month and a major investor has purchased some stakes in the film. Huahua Media, a Chinese film marketer is helping to distribute the movie in China on its release. It’s amazing to see the Legendary Entertainment’s rendition of Godzilla bringing this classic Japanese pop … Continue reading »

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