Video Games in Focus

The Video Games in Focus series explores individual landmark video games within their cultural and historical context. Each minigraph focuses on one game’s unique narratives, themes, and innovations, as well as its importance in the evolution of interactive media. The titles in this series explore a variety of aspects, including artistic merit, societal impact, narrative innovation, and role in contemporary culture in order to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and fresh perspectives while showcasing individual games.

This series aims to enrich academic discourse on video games, providing a platform for thoughtful analysis while providing a model for the analysis of video game texts by engaging with key issues and debates surrounding the medium. The series is student-friendly, offering insights that can be utilized in teaching while engaging with contemporary discussions in game studies.