Game Studies Study Buddies
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Mar 31, 2022 • 2h 1min
45 – Schleiner – The Player’s Power To Change the Game
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.
Feb 28, 2022 • 2h 14min
44 – Cassidy – Vicious Games
We discuss Rebecca Cassidy’s Vicious Games: Capitalism and Gambling.
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Jan 31, 2022 • 2h 53min
43 – Schüll – Addiction By Design
Natasha Dow Schüll, expert on machine gambling in Las Vegas, discusses the addictive 'machine zone' in casinos and the impact of design on prolonged engagement. The podcast explores capitalism's influence on the gambling industry, the architecture of casinos, and parallels between mobile games and casino aesthetics. It also delves into the allure of gaming productivity tactics and the concept of 'play to extinction' in gambling addiction.
Dec 31, 2021 • 2h 16min
42 – Saler – As If
We discuss Michael Saler’s As If: Modern Enchantment and the Literary Prehistory of Virtual Reality.
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Nov 30, 2021 • 1h 48min
41 – Giddings – Gameworlds
Seth Giddings, author of 'Gameworlds: Virtual Media and Children's Everyday Play,' discusses children's engagement with digital media, the concept of Soft Worlds, the impact of digital artifacts on play, and the evolution of mediatized play. The podcast explores how video games influence imaginative play and the fascination of children with Grand Theft Auto, alongside promoting support for various podcast shows.
Oct 27, 2021 • 2h 1min
40 – Ranciere – The Ignorant Schoolmaster
We discuss Jacques Ranciere’s The Ignorant Schoolmaster.
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Sep 30, 2021 • 2h 6min
39 – Crogan – Gameplay Mode
We talk about Patrick Crogan’s Gameplay Mode: War, Simulation, and Technoculture.
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Aug 31, 2021 • 2h 9min
38 – Taylor – Play Between Worlds
We talk about T.L. Taylor’s Play Between Worlds.
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Jul 30, 2021 • 2h 17min
37 – Buckles – Interactive Fiction
We talk about Mary Ann Buckles’ 1985 dissertation Interactive Fiction: The Computer Storygame “Adventure.”
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Jun 30, 2021 • 2h 42min
36 – Manovich – The Language of New Media
The hosts celebrate three years of podcasting, reflecting on community support and humorous anecdotes. They delve into Lev Manovich's 'The Language of New Media,' tackling its themes on cultural narratives and digital transformation. The critique of an unconventional prologue sparks a discussion on reader accessibility. Exploring intersections like gaming and identity, the evolution of media interfaces, and the tensions between gameplay and narrative, they emphasize the importance of a humanistic approach in game development education.
