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  • ISSN: 1757-191X
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Abstract

This article examines the analog horror web video series as a reinterpretation of the influential N64 title . It begins by discussing the concept of analog horror, a genre that employs the aesthetics of older media formats to evoke both nostalgia and unease. This sets the foundation for exploring the connection between the web series and the original game. The series reimagines familiar game elements to generate an uncanny sense of horror. Central to this is the idea of ‘emergent gameplay and narrative’, which ensures that players remember and engage with diverse gameplay moments and story elements through creative interaction with game mechanics. The article investigates how the series draws on these aspects to maintain ties to the original game while crafting new narratives, highlighting the enduring influence and adaptability of in contemporary media.

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Keyword(s): emergent gameplay; found footage; Nintendo; nostalgia; transmedia horror; YouTube

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