Video Games
The second hobby of mine that I will address is video games. I own a gaming PC and a Playsation 3, and play a variety of games, though my favourite genres are roleplaying games and first person shooter games.
My taste in games is very much influenced by my taste in literature, as many of the subjects and themes that are addressed upon in my favourite novels are also touched upon in some of my favourite games. Here is a table showing some of the games and the themes that they address.
| Game | Themes |
|---|---|
| Deus Ex | Transhumanism and political theory |
| Mass Effect | The consequences for first contact, would artificial intelligence be alive, and alien consciousness |
| Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II | Nietzschean philosophy |
| The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings | Political science, military conflicts, and Medieval European history |
I am also a very competitive person, and as such I also enjoy competitive multiplayer games, such as Quake, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, and Dota 2.