Game Studies Study Buddies

We talk about T.L. Taylor’s Play Between Worlds. 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.

We talk about Mary Ann Buckles’ 1985 dissertation Interactive Fiction: The Computer Storygame “Adventure.” You can read the dissertation by clicking this link. Support this show and all of our videos on Patreon, where you can also get our notes for this episode for $3 a month! Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.

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.

We talk about Christopher Patterson’s Open World Empire. Support this show and all of our videos on Patreon, where you can also get our notes for this episode for $3 a month! Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.

Colin Milburn, an author and scholar, discusses his thought-provoking work, Mondo Nano, which expertly blends nanotechnology with culture and gaming. The conversation dives into the playful yet serious implications of programmable matter and its global impact. Milburn traces the journey of nanotech from Feynman to its representation in video games, while uncovering surprising connections between Shakespearean themes and modern nanotechnology. The chat also explores the narrative evolution of nano superheroes and the cultural significances of virtual identities.

We discuss the second edition of Brenda Laurel’s Computers as Theatre. Support this show and all of our videos on Patreon, where you can also get our notes for this episode for $3 a month! Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.

We discuss Tara Fickle’s 2019 book The Race Card. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show and all of our videos on Patreon, where you can also get our notes for this episode for $3 a month! Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.

We discuss Lisa Nakamura’s 2002 book Cybertypes. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show and all of our videos on Patreon, where you can also get our notes for this episode for $3 a month! Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.

Delve into the innovative idea of mixed realism in games and literature, examining its power to challenge traditional narratives. The hosts explore the ethical complexities of representation in gaming, particularly through controversial titles. Nostalgic reflections on the 'dot hack' series blend with discussions on player identity and agency, while the intricate relationship between narrative and gameplay takes center stage. Join in as they navigate themes of violence, moral dilemmas, and the evolution of storytelling in the digital age.

We discuss Kishonna Gray’s Intersectional Tech. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show and all of our videos on Patreon, where you can also get our notes for this episode for $3 a month! Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.