The Game That Is Changing the World
We need a mirror to show us that we are on the wrong track.
Last night, I decided to take my raft on its maiden voyage. The journey started well — beautiful panoramic views and a genuine sense of adventure. But as the sun began to set, I became hungry and realized I had failed to bring sufficient supplies. I decided to go ashore for food in a dangerous area — the Black Forest. I moored my raft and built a hut to hide in until morning.
I didn’t expect five deadly “grey” dwarves to arrive and smash my raft. Far from home, huddled in my improvised accommodation, and surrounded by foes, there was no obvious means of escape. I waited for dawn to make a run for it and collect materials to build a new raft and get away.
I am one of more than five million “Vikings” that have already purchased the Nordic-themed survival game Valheim within the first month. Incredibly, “we” have already played more than 15,000 years of game time in just four weeks.
The numbers don’t lie. Valheim is a sensation — similar to Minecraft, Fortnite, and Among Us. Games that transcend the gaming world and become cultural events.
But why is this game so much more?
