Video game companies often time the release of their most popular titles for the holiday season. Now is the time to reflect on the political economy of video games and which games we buy.
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The many visual errors in the latest Pokémon games have led to an unexpected glitch-chasing frenzy.
Tears of the Kingdom doesn’t hand hold, with the narrative full of abstract and surreal moments that keep players guessing.
Despite calls to boycott the game by trans activists, the game has proved wildly popular – particularly among Black gamers.
Vampire Survivors distils the essence of compelling ‘just-one-more-go’ design to create an extremely satisfying game.
In its simulation of real world living, without real world limits, The Sims offers players the chance to embody characters that represent their true selves.
Even though the typical mobile gamer is a middle-aged woman, ageist stereotypes about gamers continue to circulate.
The modern home is a digital home – so why are mothers who game so overlooked?
A former video game executive offers advice on how to land a job in the industry.
Games can help players practice important skills related to civics and public life, like communication, empathy and compassion, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
More than just an entertaining way to pass the time, some players have found that some video games can change how they see the world.
Combating sexism and other forms of harassment in online videogames comes down to community standards.
Apple Arcade and Google Stadia may threaten a sector that spawned the likes of Farmville and Angry Birds. Developers can build better communities in response.
Games have come a long way since their genesis in the 1970s. Today, games designers consult with ecologists and other experts to create worlds that feel alive and real.
We recently set up a Foldit competition between gamers, undergraduate students and professional scientists. The winner might surprise you – and offer important possibilities for scientific research.
Is there a way to objectively measure players’ subjective enjoyment of any given video game?
There is no doubt that virtual reality is the next big thing. But for families with young children, it may be wiser to wait a little before leaping headlong into this new reality.
A key element of enjoyment, it turns out, is the ability to fully experience a game. What ethical obligations do game designers have to ensure this?
Augmented reality games have been around for more than a decade, so what was it about Pokémon GO that allowed it to become a global phenomenon?
The Pokemon GO craze has transformed a generation of gamers who admit they would otherwise be inside watching TV, surfing the internet, or playing console games.
Top contributors
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Senior Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Psychology, University of York
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ARC DECRA Fellow and Associate Professor, Emerging Technologies, Deakin University
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University of Cape Town
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C. Michael Armstrong Professor of Applied Game Design, Miami University
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Professor of Communication, University of California, Davis
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Cultures, SOAR Fellow., University of Sydney
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Associate Professor of Media and Information, Michigan State University
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Associate Professor of Philosophy, Ohio Northern University
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Research Fellow, Microsoft Centre for Social Natural User Interfaces, The University of Melbourne
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Research Fellow, University of Michigan
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Professor, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan
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Professor of Mobile Media and Games., RMIT University
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Professor of Psychology, Wichita State University
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Professor of Digital Communication, Queensland University of Technology
