Exploring Performance and Authenticity in Video Games, Live Theatre, and Reality TV

This chapter delves into the concept of perfect replication in video games, emphasizing the necessity of hitting specific points to progress, while drawing parallels to theatrical performances. It then transitions to examining the complexities of live performance and digital media, challenging commonly held perceptions. The discussion culminates in an analysis of reality television, questioning the authenticity of emotions portrayed and exploring the intersection of cinema and melodrama within the genre.