"Gjallarhorn" from the Video game Destiny
Reception
Norse myth has become a staple influence of gaming, to the extent that it often features in minor ways in games with no plot-line linking it to the Norse gods - this legendary weapon named Gjallarhorn (after the horn associated with the God Heimdallr blown in advance of Ragnarök) from Bungie's first-person shooter / role-playing game 'Destiny' is one such example.
Bungie
Contributor
www.bungie.net
2014
Emmet Ó hInnéirghe
Low resolution image for illustration only
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Still Image
http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2392
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Blog: Renorseful - Undead Scandinavian languages in modern culture
Blog
Dr Maja Bäckvall's blog on Norse imagery and language in modern culture. The blog features many uses of runes in video games, among other topics.
Maja Bäckvall
Maja Bäckvall
Maja Bäckvall
03/08/2016
Maja Bäckvall
Maja Bäckvall
Website
English
Website
https://renorseful.wordpress.com/
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Conference Presentation: Maja Bäckvall, ‘Pick Up Rune: Rune Usage in Video and Computer Games’
Conference Presentation
Maja Bäckvall (Uppsala University/University of Copenhagen) ‘Pick Up Rune: Rune Usage in Video and Computer Games’ at the IRC-Funded Conference ''Rediscovering the Vikings', UCC, 25 Nov. 2016. Chaired by Roderick Dale
Maja Bäckvall
Rediscovering the Vikings: Reception, Recovery, Engagement
The World-Tree Project
25/11/2016
Maja Bäckvall
(c) Maja Bäckvall / The World-Tree Project. CC BY NC
MP4
English
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2907
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Conference Presentation: Shirley McPhaul, ‘Of Gods and Fictional Worlds: The Viking Age Proto-Fictional Universe in Narrative-Driven Videogames’
Conference Presentation
Shirley McPhaul (University of Iceland), ‘Of Gods and Fictional Worlds: The Viking Age Proto-Fictional Universe in Narrative-Driven Videogames’. Chaired by Roderick Dale. Presentation at the IRC-Funded Conference ''Rediscovering the Vikings', UCC, 25 Nov. 2016.
Shirley McPhaul
Rediscovering the Vikings: Reception, Recovery, Engagement
World-Tree Project
25/11/2016
Shirley McPhaul
©Shirley McPhaul CC BY NC
MP4
English
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2908
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For Honor Gameplay Walkthrough: Viking Campaign Mission - E3 2016 Official [US]
Video games
Watch the all-new For Honor gameplay walkthrough of a Viking story campaign mission. Join the Raider in his raid through the Myre, land of the Samurai and discover the unique For Honor combat system: The Art of Battle. Available in both solo and co-op mode.
For Honor is available Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2017 on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 system, and Windows PC.
Join the battle and sign up for the Alpha today! [Ubi.li]
Join the Battle:
Website ▶ http://www.forhonorgame.com
YouTube ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/ubisoftus
Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/forhonorgame
Twitter ▶ https://twitter.com/ForHonorGame
About For Honor:
Carve a path of destruction through the battlefield fighting for guts, glory, and survival in For Honor™, a new melee action game developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios.
Enter the chaos of a raging war as a knight, Viking, or samurai, three of the greatest warrior legacies. For Honor is a fast-paced and immersive experience, mixing skill with visceral, never-before-seen melee combat.
The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative control system, puts you in total control of your heroes, each with distinct skills and weapons, as you annihilate all soldiers, archers, and opposing heroes who stand in your way on an intense, believable battleground.
For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer. Enjoy the full experience with friends online, in split screen two-player co-op, or solo against AI.
Key Features:
UNIQUE WARRIORS TO MASTER
Choose your favorite warrior among a variety of unique heroes including deadly knights, brutal Vikings, and cold-blooded samurai. Able to turn the tide of battle and make their faction victorious, each hero comes with his or her own weapon set and combat style. Express your personality and inspire fear in your enemies by customizing each facet of your warrior, including your chest, shoulders, helmet, and weapon.
MEMORABLE STORY CAMPAIGN
The memorable story campaign is a tale of warriors in which you will embody heroes of all three factions. Storming castles and fortresses, making the difference in massive battles, and confronting deadly bosses in intense duels, you will need all your wits and skills to ensure the survival of your people and foil the plans of the merciless and bloodthirsty warlord, Apollyon.
GROUNDBREAKING MULTIPLAYER
The groundbreaking multiplayer modes will test your skill and take your adrenaline to the next level. In the heart of battle with your band of warriors, coordination and communication will be the keys to victory as you support your allies, slaughter enemies, and own the battlefield.
INNOVATIVE ART OF BATTLE CONTROL SYSTEM
Wield the weight of your weapon and feel the power and impact of every strike. Precise and accessible, the Art of Battle system has been designed with the objective of putting you in total control of your combat moves.
© 2016 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.
Ubisoft US
http://YouTube.com
Ubisoft US<br />published via YouTube.com
13/06/2016
Rebecca Hill
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https://www.ubisoft.com/
YouTube video
English
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuuJZ2m2x0k
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Game: Flowy
Video games
Flowy is a game designed to help combat anxiety through game play based in Norse mythology.
Rebecca Merkelbach
Rebecca Merkelbach
Rebecca Merkelbach
30/08/2016
Rebecca Merkelbach
Rebecca Merkelbach
https://www.flowygame.com/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playlab.flowyfree&hl=en_GB
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English
StillImage
http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1880
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Game: Iron Tides - Alpha Download
Video games
Iron Tides is a Viking-based game combining survival, tactics and resource management. Players command a band of Vikings sailing through stormy seas in search of battle, loot and glory. The loot is then used to upgrade the players' home town, so that the players can then go out in better and bigger ships to loot some more. As at uploading this item to the World-Tree, this game is in alpha testing.
KJ Robertson
Alpha Beta Gamer
Alpha Beta Gamer
10/08/2016
Administrator
Alpha Beta Gamer
https://www.facebook.com/IronTidesGame/
Hyperlink
English
Hyperlink
http://www.alphabetagamer.com/iron-tides-alpha-download/
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Game: Viking Ghost
Video games
From the website:
'Viking Ghost is a comical, story driven "Arcade Action-Adventure-Dual Stick Shooter-Dungeon Crawl-Rogue-Like-Lite" (that tastes great...and less filling!).'
Dead Alien Cult
http://vikingghost.com/
Dead Alien Cult
19/08/2016
Administrator
Dead Alien Cult
Website
English
Website
http://vikingghost.com/
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Game: Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
Video games
An article about the forthcoming Playstation game Vikings: Wolves of Midgard. The game uses Norse mythology and players take on the role of a Viking or Shieldmaiden trying to defend Midgard.
PlayStationLifeStyle.net
PlayStationLifeStyle.net
PlayStationLifeStyle.net
03/08/2016
Joseph Koivisto
PlayStationLifeStyle.net
http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/
Hyperlink
English
Hyperlink
http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/08/03/vikings-wolves-of-midgard-trailer-shows-off-action-rpg-gameplay/
Modern
God of War - E3 2016 Gameplay Trailer | PS4
God of War gameplay trailer, which premiered at E3 2016.
This new release is set in the world of Old Norse mythology
Sony
http://YouTube.com
PlayStation<br />published via YouTube.com
2016-06-14T01:06:31.000Z
Emmet Ó hInnéirghe
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms">Standard YouTube License</a>
YouTube Video
Moving Image
https://youtu.be/CJ_GCPaKywg
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Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV - Official Trailer
Video Games
[The influence of Norse Myth is readily apparent in this new release, with Niflhelm described as "a military empire of vast machinery".]
Description from YouTube:
The magical kingdom of Lucis is home to the sacred Crystal, and the menacing empire of Niflheim is determined to steal it. King Regis of Lucis (Sean Bean) commands an elite force of soldiers called the Kingsglaive. Wielding their king’s magic, Nyx (Aaron Paul) and his fellow soldiers fight to protect Lucis. As the overwhelming military might of the empire bears down, King Regis is faced with an impossible ultimatum – to marry his son, Prince Noctis to Princess Lunafreya of Tenebrae (Lena Headey), captive of Niflheim, and surrender his lands to the empire’s rule. Although the king concedes, it becomes clear that the empire will stop at nothing to achieve their devious goals, with only the Kingsglaive standing between them and world domination.
Square Enix
http://YouTube.com
PlayStation<br />published via YouTube.com
2016-07-24T04:30:00.000Z
Rebecca Hill
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms">Standard YouTube License</a><br />This video represents licensed content on YouTube, meaning that the content has been claimed by a YouTube content partner.
http://www.finalfantasyxv.com/
YouTube Video
English
Moving Image
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htnkOpknGok
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Norse Gods, Valhalla in Super Scribblenauts DS Game
Video games
Super Scribblenauts is a Nintendo DS game that uses words to solve puzzles. At the start of the game you can write ala Scribble anything and if it is recognised it will appear. This is a screenshot of Valhalla, Hugin, Mugin, Viking, Valkyrie, Odin, Longship & Thor! All were recognised!
Rebecca Hill
Super Scribblenauts
Rebecca Hill
2011
Rebecca Hill
Rebecca Hill
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No linguistic content
StillImage
http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1420
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Riders of Asgard - Official Trailer
Gaming
Play Riders of Asgard for FREE!
http://www.ridersofasgard.com
We are now on Steam Greenlight - http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=746115655
Links:
http://www.indiedb.com/games/riders-of-asgard
https://www.facebook.com/Riders-of-Asgard-306232083057875/#
https://twitter.com/ridersofasgard
http://gamejolt.com/games/riders-of-asgard/179184
https://gobbogames.itch.io/riders-of-asgard
Gobbo Games
http://YouTube.com
Gobbo Games<br />published via YouTube.com
2016-08-17T11:29:29.000Z
Emmet Ó hInnéirghe
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<a href="http://www.ridersofasgard.com/media.php" target="_blank">http://www.ridersofasgard.com/media.php</a>
YouTube Video
English
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLsuHFnEJ65WzXdJJufmdLhIUw1rGFozOV&v=c5jbvoJ-la0
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South Africa
Riders of Asgard BMX Game
Gaming
A game produced by South African Independent Games Development company, Gobbo Games. The game describes itself as "much more than your average, run-of-the-mill, Viking BMX Game." The game plays on stereotypes such as horned helmets, and is playfully anachronistic.
Gobbo Games
http://www.ridersofasgard.com/index.php
Gobbo Games
2016
Emmet Ó hInnéirghe
(c) 2016 Gobbo Games and Karl Muller Music and Sound Design.
All rights reserved.
<a href="http://www.ridersofasgard.com/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.ridersofasgard.com/index.php</a>
website
English
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http://www.ridersofasgard.com/index.php
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The Banner Saga and Banner Saga 2 (Video Game)
Video game
From Wikipedia: "The Banner Saga is a Viking-themed tactical role-playing video game developed by Stoic... The game takes place in a Viking legend-inspired world, stuck in a perpetual twilight since the sun disappeared"
Stoic LLC
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Banner_Saga
Wikipedia
2012
Emmet Ó hInnéirghe
CC BY-SA 3.0
http://www.bannersaga2.com/
website
English
hyperlink
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Banner_Saga
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Too Human Video Game for the Xbox 360
Video games
(From Wikipedia) "a science-fictional futuristic retelling of Norse mythology that portrays the Æsir, the Norse gods, as cybernetically enhanced humans, tasked with protecting mankind from the onslaught of Loki's army of machines."
Silicon Knights
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Too_Human.jpg
Wikipedia
2008
Emmet Ó hInnéirghe
Public Domain (Fair Use low-resolution image)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Too_Human.jpg
jpg
English
Still Image
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Video Game: Gauntlet
Video games
Gauntlet was an eighties video game of dungeon exploration involving killing monsters and taking treasure. The game featured four playable characters, and was one of the very first games to have a playable female character. The characters were Thyla the Valkyrie, Thor the Warrior, Merlin the Wizard, and Questor the Elf. Both Thyla and Thor are Norse themed, and both are warriors archetypes, suggesting that the game designers thought that the Viking connection would stimulate players' imaginations to see the characters as warriors.
Atari Games
Atari Games
Atari Games
12/1985
Administrator
Atari Games
https://archive.org/details/arcade_gauntlet
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauntlet_(1985_video_game)
Hyperlink
English
Hyperlink
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0345312/?ref_=kw_li_tt
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Viking Helmet in Animal Crossing
Video games
One of the items you can collect in Animal Crossing is this Viking helmet (with horns)
Cal Holderness
Cal Holderness
Cal Holderness
31/08/2016
Cal Holderness
Cal Holderness
http://www.animal-crossing.com/
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No linguistic content
StillImage
http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1884
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Viking: Battle for Asgard for Sega
Video Games
(From Wikipedia) "The game is based on Norse mythology, where the war between the gods has sparked further conflict in the mortal realm of Midgard, where Freya's champion Skarin must lead Viking forces against that of the Goddess Hel."
Sega
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking:_Battle_for_Asgard#/media/File:VikingBFAcover.jpg
Wikipedia
2011
Emmet Ó hInnéirghe
Public Domain (Fair Use low-resolution image)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking:_Battle_for_Asgard
jpg
English
Still Image
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Witcher III: Berserkers
Video games
Witcher III is a fantasy RPG that features Viking-style berserkers at one point. These berserkers are warriors who change into animals in battle, becoming engines of slaughter with no care for their own safety. They can only return to human form once their bloodlust has been sated.
Maja Bäckvall
CD Projekt Red
CD Projekt Red
11/11/2016
Maja Bäckvall
Maja Bäckvall
http://thewitcher.com/en/witcher3
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English
Engelsk
StillImage
http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2857
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