are you one of the thousands of people who have commented "This looks like an empty Source game map" under a liminal space compilation? then this is the video essay for you! we'll explore liminal spaces in Minecraft, Control, Skyrim, and the Stanley Parable—right after we explore liminal space as a meme and its roots in gaming
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alternate titles:
"noclipping into liminal spaces"
"Every Frame A Liminal Space: Video Games Are The Best Medium For Exploring Liminal Spaces"
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - kudos
0:23 - introduction
2:44 - liminal spaces in meme culture
7:05 - the uncanny and liminal spaces
8:35 - the backrooms (fan games)
11:53 - liminal spaces before meme culture
12:33 - control (2019)
14:25 - video game liminality
18:55 - the stanley parable (2013)
22:50 - conclusion
