

The political economy of games journalism: Interview with David Nieborg
Nov 15, 2023
Games researcher David Nieborg discusses the political economy of games journalism and his newly released book with the hosts. They explore the challenges of using words and concepts in game writing, the transition from products to services in the gaming industry, and the cultural status of games. They also discuss breaking barriers in game journalism, exploitation of legal ambiguity in copyright protection, and the future of game journalism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Transition and Pushing Boundaries
01:46 • 3min
Personal Experiences with COVID Vaccine and Car Accident
04:23 • 5min
Holiday Recommendations, Busy Semester, and Final Exam Frustrations
09:35 • 2min
Gaming, Crypto, and the Metaverse
11:08 • 6min
The Origin of 'To Shoot Your Wad'
17:09 • 5min
Tech Industry Layoffs as Economic Proxy
22:15 • 5min
The Struggle for Reliable News and the Success of Roblox
26:52 • 10min
The Mainstreaming of Games Journalism
36:54 • 28min
Breaking Barriers in Game Journalism
01:04:40 • 20min
Exploiting Legal Ambiguity in Copyright Protection
01:25:02 • 11min