Daniel Podgorski

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• Creator of The Gemsbok—a collection of articles and videos on books, games, films, and philosophy

• Managing Editor of Logical Increments—a resource site to help anyone build a balanced PC that suits their budget

The Gemsbok YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Thegemsbok
The Gemsbok Websitehttps://thegemsbok.com/
Logical Increments Websitehttps://www.logicalincrements.com/
Show threadDaniel PodgorskiMar 26

For those who prefer it, here is the article version:

https://thegemsbok.com/art-reviews-and-articles/mewgenics-strategy-review-analysis/

Analytical Review of Mewgenics - The Gemsbok

This video game review analyzes the positive and negative attributes of Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel's hit strategy game Mewgenics.

The Gemsbok
Daniel PodgorskiMar 25

NEW VIDEO & ARTICLE

After completing the main campaign of Mewgenics last month, I wrote a review of it. Now that I'm closing in on 100% completion, I am pleased to present a video essay version of my review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiFrp80Kb1c

The Pros and Cons of Mewgenics

YouTube
Daniel PodgorskiJan 29

NEW VIDEO!

Starting off the year with a nice simple one, in which I nitpick a pretty good indie horror movie:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UvsCNNs1vY

Why Pontypool is Almost a Great Film

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Daniel PodgorskiJan 5

My 'feature-length' application of epistemology to the analysis of FromSoftware's Demon's Souls just became the 2nd Gemsbok video ever to reach 200,000 views!

Thank you to all who have watched it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlytXdI8O3k

Philosophical Analysis of Demon's Souls

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Daniel PodgorskiJan 1

As per tradition, today I mark the new year by offering a post discussing my YouTube channel's recent past and near future:

https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxeD3FgXa7tYhbb7lXh_-qtfLZEP43862z

Post from The Gemsbok

2026 State of the Channel Address: “Hello, welcome (back) to The Gemsbok!” I greet you at the close of a challenging year, but with a great deal of optimism....

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Daniel PodgorskiDec 17

NEW VIDEO:

To round out the year, just a quick review-style video comparing the functioning of the primary mechanics in Spiritfarer to the functioning of the primary mechanics in fellow indie management sim Stardew Valley.

Enjoy; Happy Holidays! See you in January!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BlC8L6yBxs

Comparing Spiritfarer to Stardew Valley

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Show threadDaniel PodgorskiNov 26

This work condenses research gleaned from reading over 800 pages of relevant philosophy and science this year, and ultimately relies most on philosophy by Thomas Nagel, Jaegwon Kim, Barbara Montero, Ned Block, and Thomas Henry Huxley.

It also includes a citation by mossbag.

Show threadDaniel PodgorskiNov 26

For those who prefer it, here is the article version:

https://thegemsbok.com/art-reviews-and-articles/hollow-knight-team-cherry-philosophy-mind-consciousness/

Philosophical Analysis of Mind in Hollow Knight - The Gemsbok

This analysis essay provides a thorough close reading of Team Cherry's original Hollow Knight via 'philosophy of mind.'

The Gemsbok
Daniel PodgorskiNov 26

NEW VIDEO & ARTICLE

For over a year, I've been focusing my analytical efforts on Team Cherry's dense and engrossing world of Hallownest.

The result is this feature-length philosophical analysis of Hollow Knight, drawing especially on philosophy of mind:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89bJWBmInBQ

Philosophical Analysis of Hollow Knight

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Daniel PodgorskiNov 20

I'm delaying the release of the new Hollow Knight video by 1 week. It will now launch on Wednesday Nov. 26. Sorry.

I tried hard to have it ready today, but it isn't quite there. With the many months of work that have gone into it, I see no reason to rush it out the door tonight.