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9 – Dyer-Witheford and de Peuter – Games of Empire

Game Studies Study Buddies

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Immaterial Labor in Gaming and Capitalism

This chapter examines the evolution of immaterial labor within the gaming industry and global capitalism, highlighting its significance in contemporary economies. It explores the intersection of emotional manipulation and relational dynamics in modern jobs, tracing the historical roots of video games as products of this form of labor.

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