Everyone’s talking about the horrible political message of the new 'Call of Duty'. Fair enough. But there’s no proof that video games generate real-world violence. There is proof, however, …
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How ‘Counter-Strike’ Helped Shape the Future of Digital Capitalism
Developed as a passion project, Counter-Strike became a video game phenomenon. It also served as a laboratory for the exploitation of video game labor and the commodification trends that …
Who Invented Video Games?
For almost as long as there have been computers, there have been video games.
‘Resident Evil: Village’ and First-Person Video Game Immersion: Hands Showing Pain
Game design engages players through emotional identification and physical participation, and relies heavily on the role of human hands in knowing and navigating the world.
The ‘Gay Button’ in Gaming: LGBTQIA+ Representation in Video Games Is Often Hidden
It's not proper representation if you have to go hunting for it or if players can choose to leave it out of their gameplay.
Hikikomori Artists: How Japan’s Extreme Recluses Find Creativity, Self-Discovery in Isolation
Seeking isolation can lead to creativity and a deeper understanding of oneself, as these artworks show.
My Connection With Video Games
Games like 'Star Wars Battlefront 2' and 'Metal Gear Solid 5' helped me overcome the grief of losing someone very close, and taught me about human connection and interaction.
Inherent Toxic Culture Aside, It’s a Good Time to Be a Woman in Gaming
While many video games continue to showcase women as stereotypically ‘sexy’, many others show sensitively written women.