

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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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Marxism in Video Games
02:33 • 17min
Evolution of Video Games: From History to Labor Movements
19:41 • 30min
Exploring Marxist Theory in Video Game Analysis
49:53 • 22min
Gendered Marketing in Games and the Political Significance of GamerGate
01:11:42 • 5min
Supporting the Podcast on Patreon for Exclusive Content
01:16:39 • 2min
Discussion on Bonus Episode and Listener Testimonials
01:18:30 • 3min
Upcoming Books and Listener Support
01:21:00 • 3min