Ep 30 (Part 1): Ninja Theory’s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)

***TW: depictions of psychosis, suicidal ideation***

Title: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developer(s): Ninja Theory, QLOC (Switch, XXS)

Publisher(s): Ninja Theory, Xbox Game Studios (XXS)

Designers: Tameem Antoniades (director), Rupert Brooker (producer), Joe Nelson, Juan Fernandez

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S

Release date: August 8, 2017 (PC/PS4)

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SHOWNOTES: On the latest episode of Collateral Gaming, we explore Ninja Theory's beautifully crafted 2017 action-adventure title Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice! Focusing on the titular Pict warrior's journey through psychosis and trauma, this game was created by a small team of around twenty developers, who consulted with real mental health professionals and victims of psychosis to tell Senua's tale. With a sequel on the way, it's the perfect time to delve into this masterpiece, so please enjoy Part 1 of our Hellblade episode, and stay tuned for Part 2!

On the topic of mental health, if you or someone you know is struggling, our friends over at Victims and Villains (@VctmsAndVillans) have some amazing resources at the link below:

https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope

Also, don't hesitate to contact the suicide prevention hotline if you feel that you need to: 1-800-273-8255.

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