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Welcome to Game Studies for Everyone, the podcast where complex game research becomes accessible to everyone! Join our co-hosts as they break down cutting-edge research in games and interactive media. Each 15-minute or less episode transforms academic findings into bite-sized, engaging discussions that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re a gamer, developer, or just curious about the science behind the games you love, Game Studies for Everyone is your go-to source for easy-to-digest insights. No jargon, just fascinating research from peer-reviewed, published research in the humanities, computer science, narrative and more. Learn what’s new and how is shapes the way we play, learn, and develop. Hosted by Eliza Jiqiren and Nat Weizenbaum.
Epizódok
A legújabb 20 a(z) 40 epizódból
- Checkpoints & Choices: Bureaucracy, Borders, and Playing Through Deportation Machines · 12 perc · 14. epizódAs immigrations tensions escalate and policy grows ever more dehumanizing, what can indie games teach us about the systems behind the suffering? In this episode, we examine how…
- Borderlines & Backstories: Can Games Teach Us to Empathize With Immigrants? · 16 perc · 5. évad 2. epizódWhat happens when players step into the shoes of immigrants—not just to win, but to understand? In this episode, we explore how video games like Citizenship Quest, Everyday…
- Playing for Papers: How Video Games Expose the Cruel Logic of U.S. Deportation · 17 perc · 5. évad 1. epizódAs deportation politics in the U.S. grow ever more punitive and chaotic, what can a video game reveal that headlines can’t? In this episode, we explore how games like Papers…
- Well Played: Growing Older, Gaming Deeper · 11 perc · 4. évad 10. epizódDrawing from observations of the well-cited research, J.P. Gee, we discuss what happens when the goal of gaming shifts from beating the boss to contemplating the journey? In this…
- Jobs, Masks, and Mastery: How RPG Systems Shape Our Stories · 11 perc · 4. évad 9. epizódWhat do medieval bards, fantasy job classes, and 16th-century Italian improv have in common? In this episode, we explore the deep connections between RPG class systems and the…
- Falling Blocks, Enduring Love: The Timeless Magic of Tetris · 9 perc · 4. évad 8. epizódWhat makes a game with no characters, no story, and no ending one of the most beloved of all time? In this episode, we dive into the deceptively simple brilliance of Tetris—a…
- Surviving Kenshi: Hardship, Agency, and the Beauty of the Unfinished · 5 perc · 4. évad 6. epizódWhat happens when a game refuses to hold your hand—or even care if you survive? In this episode, we dive into Naomi Clark’s essay “Kenshi,” a sharp and deeply personal…
- Fly Far, Far Away: Hitman, Escapism, and Finding Joy Through Play · 4 perc · 4. évad 5. epizódIn this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of memory, identity, and digital escape through the lens of Kishonna L. Gray’s personal essay “Dear God, Make Me a Bird, So…
- From Colony to Collaboration: Rethinking a Board Game Classic · 7 perc · 4. évad 4. epizódJoin us as we delve into its initial acclaim, the growing concerns surrounding its colonial themes, and the inspiring journey that led to its thoughtful redesign as Puerto Rico…
- Pedal to the Pixels: Racing, Gaming, and the Pursuit of Progress · 11 perc · 4. évad 3. epizódPedal to the Pixels: Racing, Gaming, and the Pursuit of Progress - what the video game Gran Turismo Teaches Us About Life in the Fast Lane
- From MUDs to Mythic: A Gamer’s Journey Chasing XP, Finding Meaning · 8 perc · 4. évad 2. epizódWhat happens when decades of gaming lead to a realization that the grind isn’t everything? In this episode, we follow Dr. Kurt Squire’s journey through 35 years of online…
- XP & Romance: Leveling Up in Life, Love, and Games · 15 perc · 4. évad 1. epizódInspired by Dr. Constance Steinkuehler’s Games: A Love Story chapter in Well Played - For the Love of Games, this podcast celebrates the unexpected ways video games transform…
- Games "You" Should Know: Breaking the Game: Finding Meaning in "You" · 15 perc · 12. epizódWhat if the point of a game wasn’t to win, but to question why we play at all? In this episode, we explore the thought-provoking and unconventional video game You, a critical…
- Games You Should Know: Breaking Boundaries and the Surprising Impact of Stolen Kisses · 15 perc · 13. epizódIn this episode, we explore the groundbreaking mobile game Stolen Kisses, designed to upend the heteronormative tropes of traditional affection games and create a more inclusive…
- Games You Should Know: Emoji, Literature, and Play: The Game of Meaning · 7 perc · 3. évad 11. epizódWhat happens when you adapt a literary classic into a game using only emoji? In this episode, we dive into The Unbearable Lightness of Meaning, a game inspired by Milan Kundera’s…
- Games you should Know: Unplaying War: The Radical Mechanics of 'Healer · 7 perc · 3. évad 10. epizódIn this episode, we explore a fascinating case study from the ”Critical Gameplay” series, focusing on the video game Healer and its bold reimagining of what it means to play…
- Breaking the Game: The Power of Critical Games in Challenging Conventions · 21 perc · 9. epizódWhat happens when games go beyond fun and entertainment to challenge societal norms and player expectations? In this episode, we dive into the growing field of "critical games,"…
- Code & Creativity: Unveiling the Philosophy Behind Software Design · 15 perc · 8. epizódEver wondered how the software you use shapes your creativity? In this episode, we unpack a thought-provoking study from the International Journal of the Humanities that dives…
- Games as Art, in Scotlands Blank Arcade 2016 · 17 perc · 3. évad 7. epizódStep into the immersive world of digital games and interactive art with our latest episode, where we dive deep into Blank Arcade 2016, an early and pioneering exhibition that…
- Play with Purpose: Unraveling the Art of Critical Gameplay Design · 12 perc · 3. évad 3. epizódIn this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of ”critical gameplay design,” an innovative form of game development that challenges the norms of traditional gaming…
