Trent Euman
He/Him
Hello! I’m Trent, a game designer and brand ambassador who’s passionate about all things video games. I am a co-founder and designer of Peanut Games and Emberlane Games, currently working on the upcoming games Mushroom Mancers and Launch Hazard. As a designer, I love thinking outside the box and embracing unconventional ideas, which fosters experimental thinking and innovative solutions in my work. Lastly, if I were a fish, I’d be a Pineapple Fish because it’s an Australian fish that’s truly unique, like myself (yes, that’s its name)
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 who’s passionate about all things video games. I am a co-founder and designer of Peanut Games and Emberlane Games, currently working on the upcoming games Mushroom Mancers and Launch Hazard. As a designer, I love thinking outside the box and embracing unconventional ideas, which fosters experimental thinking and innovative solutions in my work. Lastly, if I were a fish, I’d be a Pineapple Fish because it’s an Australian fish that’s truly unique, like myself (yes, that’s its name)