#055 - The Polybius Enigma: Unraveling the Arcade's Darkest Myth
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08/25/24 • 54 min
Ovox and ChukTomahawk step into the chilling tale of Polybius, the arcade game that allegedly drove players to madness. In this episode, we dive into one of the most enduring and mysterious urban legends of the digital age. Was it a sinister government experiment? A mind-control device? Or just an elaborate hoax born from the fears of a generation? Join us as we separate fact from fiction, explore the eerie coincidences, and uncover why Polybius continues to haunt the imaginations of gamers and conspiracy theorists alike. Listen if you dare- this is not just another game.
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Ovox and ChukTomahawk step into the chilling tale of Polybius, the arcade game that allegedly drove players to madness. In this episode, we dive into one of the most enduring and mysterious urban legends of the digital age. Was it a sinister government experiment? A mind-control device? Or just an elaborate hoax born from the fears of a generation? Join us as we separate fact from fiction, explore the eerie coincidences, and uncover why Polybius continues to haunt the imaginations of gamers and conspiracy theorists alike. Listen if you dare- this is not just another game.
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Music credit to Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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