Game Studies Study Buddies

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.

We discuss McKenzie Wark’s Gamer Theory. 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 Jon Bailes’ Ideology and the Virtual City and learn a thing or two about psychoanalysis and Marxism. 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.

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.

We discuss Soraya Murray’s On Video Games. 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.

The discussion dives into Susan Laxton's 'Surrealism at Play,' merging art history with game studies. Key themes include how surrealism intersects with psychoanalysis and the unconscious mind, showcasing relatable examples like food cravings and gaming experiences. The podcast also critiques representation in Surrealist art and explores the radical nature of play as a resistance against societal norms. Additionally, there's a look at innovative photography games and the chaotic creativity of urban environments intertwined with surrealist collaboration.