David OReilly's 'Everything' Game Launches on PlayStation 4

On March 21, 2017, David OReilly's video game 'Everything' will be released for PlayStation 4. Described by the artist as a 'consciousness simulator', the game allows players to embody any object or subject, from animals and plants to bacteria and parasites. OReilly, born in Kilkenny in 1985, is known for his 3D animation and glitch art. His previous game 'Mountain' (2014) was a mountain simulator available on multiple platforms. 'Everything' transcends traditional gameplay, encouraging empathy and philosophical reflection on cosmic harmony and reincarnation. The game follows a trend of existential video games, such as 'Walden', which simulates Thoreau's contemplative experience. OReilly's 2011 short film 'The External World', shown at the Venice Film Festival and Sundance, also explored empathetic characters and shared melancholy.