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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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  • Children's play combines digital media and physical elements, creating rich imaginative experiences.
  • Ethology provides insights into children's play behaviors and interactions with digital media.

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Exploring the Child's Play for Reading and Analyzing

Children's media converges with digital games, discussing the spread of digital games in the late 2000s. The book 'Game Worlds' delves into examining the intersection of children's media and digital games, exploring the questions and interactions between traditional children's media and digital games.

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