Dark Souls and Philosophy

The celebrated literary critic and theorist of popular culture Paul A. Cantor predicted that the next greatest work of art in the history of world civilization will be a videogame. In the opinion of many gamers, Dark Souls is the video game that has come closest to fulfilling this prophecy. This action—adventure RPG features some of the most astounding artistry and visual imagery throughout its complex storylines. The creators’ choice to intentionally direct players' focus onto individual c...