The topic of choice in video games is absolutely huge, so in this episode we (attempt) to limit our discussion to one aspect: Even having a choice in the first place. We debate the pros and cons of letting a player choose anything and then talk about the pretentious existential question if you can actually choose anything in the first place (&#8230;in video games).
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Stuff We Mentioned 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate_II:_Shadows_of_Amn#Story">Baldur&#8217;s Gate II</a> was released in 2000 
<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bits-on-hits/id1141629301?mt=2">Bits on Hits</a> 
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Related Blog Post 
Since Jessica wasn&#8217;t there for the recording, she decided to write down some of her thoughts about the illusion of choice in games that she brought up in the episode (via a text to Connor). The article turned into an examination of choice in a game where the idea of what a choice means is central: The Stanley Parable. 
<a href="https://volcanobakemeat.wordpress.com/2016/09/24/the-illusion-of-choice/">The Illusion of Choice</a>

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