Let’s Explore Vigilantism in Games

Playing vigilantes can be thrilling but how often do be stop to think about how far we're willing to support their actions? We'll be looking at the complex relationship and perspectives gamers have towards these types of heroes and try to explore why they can be very divisive.


Articles Referenced
Meghan Plays Games (2020) - https://meghanplaysgames.home.blog/20...
Haas, de Keijser, and Bruinsma (2012) - https://link.springer.com/article/10....
Haas, de Keijser, and Bruinsma (2014) - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-0...
Asif (2022) - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full...

Special thanks to Faz for allowing me to use some great Persona footage!

00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Defining Vigilantism
03:18 - Persona 5
16:49 - Discussing Justice
24:20 - Vigilante Violence
27:14 - Conclusion