Sören Schoppmeier
Author of 'Playing American: Open-World Videogames and the Reproduction of American Culture'
Best podcasts with Sören Schoppmeier
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Jul 19, 2024 • 25min
Sören Schoppmeier, "Playing American: Open-World Videogames and the Reproduction of American Culture" (De Gruyter, 2023)
Sören Schoppmeier discusses how open-world video games reproduce American culture. He highlights ambient operations in games like Grand Theft Auto, Watch Dogs, and Red Dead Redemption, exploring themes of systemic racism, neoliberal capitalism, surveillance, and the Western genre. The podcast also delves into the future evolution of gaming in cultural representation and influence.
Jul 19, 2024 • 25min
Sören Schoppmeier, "Playing American: Open-World Videogames and the Reproduction of American Culture" (De Gruyter, 2023)
Author Sören Schoppmeier discusses how open-world videogames like GTA and Red Dead Redemption reproduce American culture. Topics include systemic racism, neoliberal capitalism, surveillance practices, and the reconfiguration of the Western genre. The podcast explores the importance of ambient operations in shaping gameplay experiences and conveying cultural meanings to players, highlighting the role of video games in cultural representation and influence.
