Christopher Bartel
@cjbartel.bsky.social
Professor of Philosophy || I specialize in aesthetics, video games, and technology stuff. || Author of *Aesthetics and Video Games* https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/aesthetics-and-video-games-9781350104822/ || I also play bass when no one is looking.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Chris Bartel is playing with toys in this advance article. Come for the nerf guns, stay for the syllogisms. doi.org/10.1093/aest... #philsky
I don't know who needs to hear this, but Tales of the Shire is a fun, cozy farming game. The reviews have been harsh. I don't get it. It's fun. Sure, the relationships you develop with the villagers aren't as rich as those in Stardew Valley. But, I'd compare them to Animal Crossing.
July 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but Tales of the Shire is a fun, cozy farming game. The reviews have been harsh. I don't get it. It's fun. Sure, the relationships you develop with the villagers aren't as rich as those in Stardew Valley. But, I'd compare them to Animal Crossing.