Game Studies Study Buddies

41 – Giddings – Gameworlds

Nov 30, 2021

Seth Giddings, author of 'Gameworlds: Virtual Media and Children's Everyday Play,' discusses children's engagement with digital media, the concept of Soft Worlds, the impact of digital artifacts on play, and the evolution of mediatized play. The podcast explores how video games influence imaginative play and the fascination of children with Grand Theft Auto, alongside promoting support for various podcast shows.

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Exploring Game Worlds by Seth Giddings

01:42 • 26min

Critique of Giddings' Interpretation of the Virtual and the Actual

Analyzing Children's Play and Interaction with Media Culture

34:44 • 27min

Exploring Soft Worlds: Children's Interaction with Games

01:01:49 • 7min

The Impact of Digital Artifacts on Children's Play

01:08:29 • 21min

Exploring Play, Media Engagement, and Mediatized Play

01:29:48 • 8min

Exploring Children's Fascination with Grand Theft Auto and a Book Review

01:37:24 • 4min

Analyzing Podcast Shows and Promoting Support

01:41:52 • 2min

Imaginative Play Inspired by Video Games

01:43:42 • 4min