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Game Studies Study Buddies
52 – Woodcock – Marx at the Arcade
Oct 31, 2022
Author Jamie Woodcock discusses the intersection of Marxism and video game culture, critiquing the depiction of Karl Marx in Assassin's Creed Syndicate. The podcast explores the evolution of video games, labor movements in the industry, and applying Marxist theory to game analysis. It also touches on gendered marketing, GamerGate's political implications, and upcoming books to be covered on the show.
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- 'Marx at the Arcade' provides a unique blend of historical figures in a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen style.
- The book offers a comprehensive history of video games from military origins to global commercial success.
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The podcast discusses 'Marks at the Arcade: Consoles, Controllers, and Class Struggle' by Jamie Woodcock, examining its dual focus on popular press and academic perspectives, with leftist inclinations. The book recounts an alternate history involving figures like Marx, Engels, and Victorian luminaries in a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen style.
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