Who Are the 10 Best NPCs of All Time? | Game/Show | PBS Digital Studios

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NPCs (non-playable characters) are a massively important part of the gaming experience, so we thought we'd show our love and appreciation. Though they're fictional computer-generated characters, we often develop real feelings for these beings. Sure, they serve functional roles, guiding you through the game. But their presence and personality can allow us to form strong bonds and real emotions, leading us to truly care about their wellbeing. So which NPCs are our favorites? Watch the episode and find out!


ian bogost "how to do things with video games"
http://www.bogost.com/books/how_to_do_things_with_videogam_1.shtml

gaming links we used for assets:
The Last of Us - 38 - BADASS ELLIE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ9UXEEp7QI
GTA 5 Gameplay Walkthrough [Mission 9] Meeting Lester
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I29QZToy5ug
Parasocial Interaction
http://vimeo.com/64525205
TOUGH DECISIONS! - The Walking Dead: Season 2 - Part 2 - Gameplay / Walkthrough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyWijCsI1Hg
Companion Cube....whyyyyyyy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqQISNKWZSA
Hex Play's: Portal Ep. 4: COMPANION CUBE!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc5ygoO5bko
Uncharted 3 Walkthrough Part 10 HD - Chapter 7 - Burnin' Bugs! (PS3/Playstation 3 Gameplay)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PygLZgC3Glg
Dog Meat Died - Whyyyy God Whyyyy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsGOur_VpPE
STEPAN! NOOOOOOO! Metro 2033 Walkthrough: part 19
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3fRnw2ISzs
GrumpHack Episode 1: Your Dog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5j9asAQ-M8
BioShock - Security Bot ... I name thee... OMAR!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldRx4dgZ0P0
Let's Play The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time [2] Navi Quiet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDn2zMAxS38

Awesome video about Parasocial Interactions
"Parasocial Interaction" by Hailen Jackson
https://vimeo.com/64525205

Music:
"Passionate Video Game Hero" by Leokuon
https://soundcloud.com/leokuon/03-passionate-video-game-hero
"3170 Lakes" by Chooga
http://music.tunguskagrooves.com/track/chooga-3170-lakes
"Let's go back to the rock" by Outsider
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/123138/lets-go-back-to-the-rock
"Dreams Part 1- Fame" by StatueOfDiveo
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/919938/dreams-part-1-fame?sid=album-a108946
"Run" by Outsider
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/125860/run
"Freedom Weekends" by StatueofDiveo
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/919940/freedom-weekends?sid=album-a108946
"Final Days" by StatueofDiveo
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/475466/final-days
"KDR Assault" by Binarpilot
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/76140/kdr-assault?sid=album-6833
"Dangerous Groups" by Outsider
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/56137/dangerous-groups
"Explore" by Outsider
http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/818647/explore


And thanks to Iain Andrews for the use of his photos in the background: http://enwandrews.tumblr.com/

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