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45 – Schleiner – The Player’s Power To Change the Game

Game Studies Study Buddies

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Toys of Biopolis: A Critical Analysis of Denno coil and More

Exploring the themes of mega corporations, children's play, and ludic mutation, this chapter delves into the analysis of an anime series, Denno coil, within the context of biopolitics and dispositif theory. The speakers discuss skepticism towards children saving the world, transitioning from children's play to adult play, and the importance of analyzing images in media beyond the plot. The chapter also previews upcoming topics on the birth and evolution of role-playing games and plans for a 'summer of class' project covering classic game studies.

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