Games like Hin zu einem virtuell-digitalen Theater / Towards a Virtual-Digital Theatre [MFA Thesis]

Little Virtual-Digital Mechanical Theatre Automaton is an automated theatre application inspired by my research on historical theatre automaton, my analysis of theatrical elements in several video games as well as the experiments of early 20st century avant-garde movements including the historical Bauhaus. It is also the main artifact of the artistic part of my master's thesis. This Theatre Automa…

Männer, sagte ich und seufzte oder: KLEINES ZWANGHAFTES NOTIZBUCH IM SCHWEBEZUSTAND ÜBER DER STADT Men, I said and sighed or: LITTLE OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE NOTEBOOK IN SUSPENSION FLOATING ABOVE THE CITY November 2023 - May 2024 ⚠️ Content includes cis m*n, ableism, academia, trans*phobia, capitalism, parental abuse, OCD and OCPD (lots of obsessions-compulsions, and this whole thing is one), viol…

Khuriya Muriya Islands, Oman; as described by Paul Scheerbart in The Gray Cloth in 1914 (Environments for Fulldome, Experiments). Neo-Vaporwave meets Scheerbart and artistically altered references to both horrors and aesthetics of World War I in a hub space where art deco and bauhaus furniture exhibit the models of the prototypes I’ve created during winter semester 2023/24 as part of the project …

"Do not expect to buy / In the 24th century" – ari eckols, 10 POEMS RUTHLESSLY MANGLED BY GOOGLE TRANSLATE, p. 12 "Children are literally torn apart or explode leaving entrails on their parents, and Wonka responds with jokes and banter." - Zoe Bee, Willy Wonka: Capitalism for Kids!, TC: 00:23:28-00:23:38 Enchrrining Emttarrrmnnt! Willly Wonnka Won! Henlo childrün! I am Wa…

OmOneko is a single-player romance simulation visual novel where the protagonist navigates life with three cat girls in his household. Featuring over 260,000 words, three unique routes, and ten endings, it offers a rich, choice-driven story filled with both everyday and unexpected challenges. With a cinematic presentation and original soundtrack, it delivers 20+ hours of immersive gameplay.

Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure exploring a secret highway beneath Kentucky, where strange yet familiar characters navigate surreal landscapes. The story follows an aging delivery driver and other quirky inhabitants as they confront mystery, loss, and the grip of a hidden power company. Its atmospheric visuals and haunting soundtrack create a dreamlike journey through twilight and shadow.

"A Guidebook of Babel" is a story-adventure game where players embark on a rebirth journey on the mysterious spaceship Babel. Using a Memory Extractor, your memories are erased before launching you into the afterlife with a cloud cannon. The game features four chapters of time-travel, puzzle-solving, and subtle manipulation of history to change the future of Babel. Explore various locations, meet eccentric characters, and uncover the secrets of this intriguing world.

"Kentucky Route Zero" is a single-player Point and Click Thriller game that features an intriguing magical realist story set in Kentucky's secret highway. The game is visually striking with experimental electronic art and cinematic visuals, accompanied by a haunting electronic score and bluegrass standards. With charming and humorous characters, the game tells a wholesome story but can be quite grinding at times.

"Sorry, James" is a first-person puzzle game where players manipulate time to solve increasingly complex challenges. As the eponymous James, players experiment with time loops and construct unique solutions to progress through each level. With a focus on creativity and exploration, the game offers a fresh take on the puzzle genre.

"Project Lounge" is a narrative-driven, text-based game where players unravel a mystery through interactive conversations and decision-making. Assemble a team of experts to help solve puzzles, deal with unexpected events, and shape the outcome of the story. Your choices and relationships matter in this immersive, atmospheric experience.