Fatal Fantasy | 4. The Springtime War

About this episode

The episode explores the blurred lines between fantasy and reality as players engage in a fatal battle directed by the Lord of Chaos in the Underworld game.

Turns out, the leader — whom they call the Lord of Chaos — and creator of the Underworld game, directs players to fight a fatal battle against their enemies. One man finds it hard to tell fantasy from reality, with frightening consequences. Binge all episodes of Fatal Fantasy ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Fatal Fantasy is brought to you by Sony Music Entertainment and M. Williams Phelps LLC. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: M. Williams Phelps

Topics covered

• true crime
• fantasy vs reality
• psychological consequences
• gaming
• battles

Keywords

• fatal battle
• Lord of Chaos
• Underworld game
• fantasy
• reality
• true crime
• psychological effects

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