Nicholas Hobin, PhD candidate in English Language Literature, will be presenting at SLSA 2019 in Irvine, California, an annual conference focused on intersections between Literature, Science, and Art.
Hobin presented research from his most recent paper "The Creature is Ready", which focuses on the representation of animals in the game Red Dead Redemption 2 with respect to the unusual embodiment of animals.
Hobin focuses on the presence and use of animal bodies that Red Dead Redemption 2 includes through its narratives and gameplay as the animals are often arranged into eccentric dioramas or are used for theatrical taxidermy. He also looks at the utility of animals in video games in terms of using their pelts or meats as items to craft clothes, items, or food.
Hobin will be presenting this paper at the Games Institute on November 28th as a brown bag talk for both GI and community members. Be sure to check it out!
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