Evolution of Pathogenic Infections in Fiction
Viral Outbreak Analysis - A curated collection from Roanoke Gaming
About this Rabbit Hole
Ever wondered how a fictional viral outbreak in your favorite games and movies could actually happen in real life? Join Roanoke Gaming on a deep dive into the dark and twisted world of viral outbreaks in the gaming universe. From dissecting the shocking new Ophiocordyceps infection in The Last of Us to unraveling the neurology behind the ALZ viruses in Planet of the Apes, prepare to be amazed by the eerie parallels to our own world. Did you know that the ALIEN VIRUS in Dying Light 2 might have been unleashed by a sinister entity known as the GRE? Watch in order or skip around — each video adds a new layer to this mind-bending exploration.
Videos in this Rabbit Hole
The Last of Us TV Show Ep 1 and 2 New Ophiocordyceps Infection Explored | Its actually good lol

Our Commentary
HBO better watch out, Roanoke Gaming is coming for that Last of Us TV show analysis crown! The cordyceps brain takeover just got a whole lot creepier with that puppeteering twist...and a dad joke to top it off.
The Viral Bacteria in Dead Space Explained | How the Marker Creates a Biohazard Outbreak

Our Commentary
Forget about the CDC, I think we need Isaac Clarke to come and deal with this viral bacteria situation in Dead Space! This outbreak explanation is scarier than any horror movie I've seen.
Neurology of the ALZ 112 and 113 Viruses in Planet of the Apes | Rise Dawn and War Explained

Our Commentary
Watching this video makes you wonder: could a virus actually make us smarter? Or are we all just one lab experiment away from being outsmarted by apes? Either way, it's a hauntingly fascinating thought.
Rage Virus In 28 Days, Weeks and Months Later Explored | Effects of Rage chemical on Neural Pathway

Our Commentary
Watching this video felt like a crash course in Rage Virus 101 — fascinating, haunting, and a reminder to always wash your hands. Time to stock up on hand sanitizer and hope for the best.
WAS IT THE GRE? The ALIEN VIRUS That DESTROYED Humanity In Dying Light 2

Our Commentary
Forget the GRE, these aliens really did a number on humanity in Dying Light 2! The Fall hit hard, like a sci-fi mic drop. But seriously, who knew extraterrestrial viruses were such overachievers?
16 TIMES THE SYMPTOMS! The Scorched Plague in Fallout 76 Explained

Our Commentary
So in Fallout 76, not only do you have to deal with radiation and mutated creatures, but now there's a plague that gives you SIXTEEN times the symptoms? Sounds like the apocalypse just got a whole lot more complicated!
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