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The Problem with Power Fantasies

Power fantasies can be enjoyable in a virtual world, but the problem occurs once the player exits the virtual reality and they are left stranded alone with real problems and without real tools to solve them.
Vander Caballero
Roles: #Founder #CEO #Game Director
Credits: #PAPO Y YO #ARMY OF TWO #FIFA
Tags: #Empowerment Fantasy #Reality

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