Trent Euman
He/Him
Hello! I’m Trent, a game designer and brand ambassador with a passion for video games. I am a co-founder of the startup studio Peanut Games and currently work as a UX Designer on the upcoming game, Dolven. As a designer, I love thinking outside the box and embracing unconventional ideas, which fosters experimental thinking and innovative solutions in my work. Lastly, my spirit animal would be a sloth, if a sloth were always fuelled with Monster Energy drinks :)
Beyond the Controller: Embodiment in Video Games
TG Lightning Talks @ Melbourne International Games Week 2025
In this session, we will explore the concept of embodiment in video games. We will examine how games immerse players in their characters’ experiences, using notable examples, and then discuss how developers can leverage this to enhance their projects. I will provide a brief overview of embodiment, along with related theories, including Sigmund Freud’s concept of catharsis and Jacques Lacan’s notion of desire. Together, we will analyse popular games to see how they effectively engage players and enhance the immersive experience. This discussion will help us understand the game elements that captivate players and the psychological effects that accompany that immersion.
Trent Euman
He/Him
Hello! I’m Trent, a game designer and brand ambassador with a passion for video games. I am a co-founder of the startup studio Peanut Games and currently work as a UX Designer on the upcoming game, Dolven. As a designer, I love thinking outside the box and embracing unconventional ideas, which fosters experimental thinking and innovative solutions in my work. Lastly, my spirit animal would be a sloth, if a sloth were always fuelled with Monster Energy drinks :)