Game Studies Study Buddies
Learn all about the academic field of game studies!
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Mar 31, 2021 • 1h 43min
33 – Laurel – Computers As Theatre
We discuss the second edition of Brenda Laurel’s Computers as Theatre.
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Feb 26, 2021 • 2h 29min
32 – Fickle – The Race Card
We discuss Tara Fickle’s 2019 book The Race Card.
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Jan 29, 2021 • 2h 21min
31 – Nakamura – Cybertypes
We discuss Lisa Nakamura’s 2002 book Cybertypes.
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Dec 29, 2020 • 2h 26min
30 – Welsh – Mixed Realism
We discuss Timothy J. Welsh’s Mixed Realism.
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Nov 30, 2020 • 2h 6min
29 – Gray – Intersectional Tech
We discuss Kishonna Gray’s Intersectional Tech.
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Oct 30, 2020 • 2h 9min
28 – Wark – Gamer Theory
We discuss McKenzie Wark’s Gamer Theory.
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Sep 29, 2020 • 2h 16min
27 – Bailes – Ideology and the Virtual City
We discuss Jon Bailes’ Ideology and the Virtual City and learn a thing or two about psychoanalysis and Marxism.
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Aug 28, 2020 • 2h 15min
26 – Calleja – In-Game
Author Gordon Calleja discusses immersion in games, philosophical perspectives, Borges's work, new research methods, player involvement, composite beings, immersion vs. presence, micro-macro terms, hexagonal chart visualization, multiplayer gameplay, and the concept of incorporation in gaming.
Jul 31, 2020 • 2h 5min
25 – Murray – On Video Games
We discuss Soraya Murray’s On Video Games.
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Jun 30, 2020 • 2h 30min
24 – Laxton – Surrealism at Play
We discuss Susan Laxton’s Surrealism at Play.
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