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Video Games and Politics

Video Games and Politics

Left, Left, Forward: Thoughts On The Future Of Gaming And Progressive Politics

Marijam Didzgalvyte, Jish Newham and Simon Saunders discuss how video games are going to evolve in the future, the effects of the big world events and what space is there for radical politics to progress in gaming.

Long Read: Inside the UK Fighting Games Community: Arcades, Grime and Classless Meritocracy

by Marijam Didzgalvyte

Rounding off the articles for this week’s Focus on video games and politics, Marijam Didzgalvyte interviews Darkos Strife and Danielle Nelson about life in the fighting games community.

Frozen Screen: Why Are Progressives So Reluctant to Engage With Gaming?

by Simon Saunders

Video games are here to stay - why won't we give afford them the same importance as other cultural objects? Simon Saunders continues our Focus on video games and politics.

Long Read: Liberal Feminism Is Not a Winning Strategy in Gaming

by Marijam Didzgalvyte

Our Focus on video games and politics continues as Marijam Didzgalvyte considers how we can take on the gendered impact of the industry's supply chains.

9 Times Video Games Were Great for Mental Health

by Marijam Didzgalvyte and Jish Newham

Video games are often blamed for social isolation or mental health issues, despite scientific evidence to the contrary. Marijam Didzgalvyte and Jish Newham explore some of the games that have helped people cope with mental health issues.

Silicon Laggy: How Neoliberal Roots Hold Gaming Back

by Simon Saunders

As part of our Novara Focus on video games and class, Simon Saunders explores how the gaming industry's origins and workplace practices have produced a conservative streak.

Video Games and Politics

Writer and blogger Marijam Didzgalvyte introduces Novara Media’s focus week on video games and politics. Join us to reflect on the gaming landscape’s relationship to the body politic.