Bloodborne (2015): Devoted Boar Fister, Beloved Hunt? That’s What You Put In the Paper?!
Summary
Hosts discuss the themes of Bloodborne, arguing it is FromSoftware's best work for its coherent depiction of institutional decay and postmodern consumerism. They draw parallels between the game's setting and Japan's economic stagnation, referencing Hiroki Azuma's "Otaku: Japan's Database Animals" to explore the collapse of grand narratives. The conversation also touches on the subjective nature of comedy, the "figure of fun" in entertainment, and the unique community dynamics of the game's online multiplayer.
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