Riley MacLeod

In this discussion, Rob Zacny leads a team featuring Riley MacLeod, an American Civil War enthusiast; Luke Plunkett, a pop culture expert; and Rowan Kaiser, a video game consultant. They humorously navigate Riley's newfound interest in the Civil War, using the game Ultimate General: Civil War as a springboard. Topics range from the ethical challenges of portraying historical conflicts in gaming to the psychological dynamics of gameplay. They also critique the game's historical accuracy while reflecting on the complexity of Civil War narratives and their impact on players.