Game Studies Study Buddies

We discuss Souvik Mukherjee’s 2015 book Video Games and Storytelling. Buy the shirt! Support this show on Patreon! Buy books from our Bookshop.org page! Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.

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.

We discuss 1978’s The Grasshopper, a book on the philosophy of games. Buy the shirt! Support this show on Patreon! Buy books from our Bookshop.org page! Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.

Dovey and Kennedy discuss 'Game Cultures,' exploring game studies' early development. They touch on VR, identity, simulation evolution, and resistance in gaming culture. The conversation delves into media analysis, subversion, racialization, taste cultures, character depiction, and the intersection of performance theory in game studies.

We discuss Stuart Hall’s Cultural Studies 1983, published in 2016. Buy the shirt! Support this show on Patreon! Buy books from our Bookshop.org page! Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.

We discuss Gary Alan Fine’s foundational book Shared Fantasy: Role Playing Games as Social Worlds from 1983. Buy the shirt! Support this show on Patreon! Buy books from our Bookshop.org page! Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.

Austin Walker, IP director for Possibility Space and a seasoned narrative critic, dives into the transformative years of tabletop RPGs from 2001 to 2012, exploring the legacy of The Forge community. They discuss the dynamics of feedback, inclusivity, and representation within RPG culture, highlighting the importance of personal narratives. Walker unpacks the evolution of game design theories, contrasting traditional norms with modern gaming practices, and shares humorous anecdotes from gaming conventions. This lively conversation sheds light on the intricate interplay between game creation and community.

We discuss Jon Peterson’s The Elusive Shift: How Role Playing Games Forged Their Identity. Buy the shirt! Support this show on Patreon! Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.

Anne-Marie Schleiner discusses Ludic Mutation in games, exploring player creativity, activism, and resistance. The hosts delve into academic challenges, anthropomorphic narratives, game mods, and empathetic missions. They also touch on corporate influence, player autonomy, and the potential for games to drive social impact.

We discuss Rebecca Cassidy’s Vicious Games: Capitalism and Gambling. Buy the shirt! Support this show on Patreon! Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.