An avid gamer and sharp media critic explains meritocracy's negative contribution to video
game culture—and what can be done about it Video games have brought entertainment …

Playing a digital game is considered to be a leisure activity; therefore playing or not playing
is typically viewed as an autonomous choice motivated by individual preferences for how …

To date, much of the research about massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) and the
people who play them has focused on studies of current players. Comparatively, little is …

EVE Online is a space-themed massively multiplayer online game that has developed a
reputation for being difficult and unwelcoming to new players. In this article, I explore how an …

The US televised game Survivor is fascinating for the study of multiplayer games because
the winner of a season of Survivor is not dictated by the rules. Instead, a “jury” of eliminated …

To date, much of the research about games and the people who play them has remained
overwhelmingly focused on the study of current players. Very little is known about non …

This volume examines fifty of the most important video games that have contributed
significantly to the history, development, or culture of the medium, providing an overview of …

Video games are a challenging object of study for the musicologist because they are never
played the same way twice. As video games are interactive texts, the timing of their musical …

EVE Online is a massively multiplayer online game that has gained notoriety for player
organizations boasting thousands of active members. The complexity of these groups …

The sandbox genre of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) addresses players as
subjects with agency to shape worlds, impact populations, and make history through their …