Games and Culture

Module code: MS3011

 On successful completion of this module, you will be able to articulate key terms, concepts, and perspectives related to digital games culture and the games industries. You will develop the ability to identify and critically interpret contemporary social and cultural issues shaping game design, marketing, play, and modification. Through the analysis and discussion of a diverse range of games and game-related contexts, you will gain insight into the design practices, cultural meanings, and political dimensions of digital games. The module also equips you with critical research and analytical skills for assessing the role and significance of digital games in everyday life.

Topics covered

  • Introduction to Digital Game Studies
  • Digital Games Fandom and Modding Videogames       
  • The Cultural Framing of Videogames
  • Promotions and Paratexts in Games
  • Ethics and Values in Game Design  
  • 'Serious’ Games
  • Gender in Games Culture  
  • Race in Games Culture     
  • Online Communities of Play            
  • Future of the Videogames Industry   
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