Game Studies Watchlist CW #42
?? Dr. Dr. Rudolf T. Inderst ??
Professor of Game Studies, Podcast Founder & Host, Newsletter Distributor and Video Essay Aficionado (+ Krav Maga Practioner)
?? AHOI there, game studies operators,
Do you feel racing today? Or how about writing some history? Then I have the right answer! The Arcade Race: Computer Space vs Galaxy Game [1971]
"In 1971 two ports of the same mainframe game vied to become the first arcade coin-op." (Michael Coorlim)
His contribution about the first arcade coin-up is highly relevant since it sheds light on the historical, cultural, technological, economic, and design aspects of the video game industry. It serves as a foundational narrative in the broader context of gaming history and helps us appreciate the origins of a medium that has become a major part of contemporary entertainment and culture.
Now let's move on to other nice news:
1? This week, we have crossed a so-called "Schnapszahl" subscription line - let's welcome 1111 Game Studies Watchlist readers (and counting)! ????
2? Also, for our German-speaking readers, may I recommend two interviews I had the pleasure of conducting that went live this week.
? This is Jasmin Karatas, the author of the book Game Changing: https://www.nahaufnahmen.ch/2023/10/17/gamification-aber-anders/
? And secondly Tabea Widmann, the author of the book The Game is the Memory: https://www.nahaufnahmen.ch/2023/10/19/digitale-spiele-sind-erinnerungsmedien/
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