The Deco-Stop 006/pt1– The Deep-Sea in Video Games: SOMA

In our sixth installment of the Deco-Stop series we go deep into the gaming verse with video games that focus on, and were inspired by the deep-sea. This second episode in our two part pop culture series features interviews with the creators behind SubROV and SOMA. Both of these games are perennial favorites on our Discord chat server, and are often the focus of much discussion and even playthroughs. This is the episode we’ve all been waiting for!

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In this episode…

Welcome back to the Deep-Sea Podcast, your punk take on all things deep sea!

In our sixth installment of the Deco-Stop series we go deep into the gaming verse with video games that focus on the deep-sea. This second episode in our two part pop culture series features interviews with the creators behind SubROV and SOMA. Both of these games are perennial favorites on our Discord chat server, and are often the focus of much discussion and even playthroughs.

In our part for this packed Deco-stop episode, Thom is thrilled to interview a member of the creative team behind one of his favorite games; SOMA. Join us as we talk with Thomas Grip about the creation of SOMA, its deep-sea inspired roots and the philosophical investigation of human consciousness encapsulated within the game play.

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Reference list Interview Links

ONTOS reveal trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll4ZPxUzPhc

ONTOS gameplay trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXRJB73BDfM

Triple Click Episode: https://maximumfun.org/episodes/triple-click/somas-ai-horror-story-is-even-more-relevant-today/

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