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

Game Studies Study Buddies

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The Military-Industrial Complex and Early Video Games

This chapter delves into the connections between the military-industrial complex and the nascent video game industry, showcasing how military funding spurred technological growth in gaming. It also re-evaluates the 1983 video game crash, arguing that underlying capitalist structures played a crucial role in the industry's downfall.

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