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19 – Kocurek – Coin-Operated Americans

Posted January 30, 202002:04:10

We read Carly Kocurek’s excellent Coin-Operated Americans to learn about arcades and masculinity.

18 – Jenkins – Game Design As Narrative Architecture

Posted December 31, 201901:38:06

We delve deep into Henry Jenkins’ essay “Game Design as Narrative Architecture,” a classic in the game studies field. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow...

17 – Hans – The Play of the World

Posted November 29, 201903:16:10

We delve deep into James S. Hans’ The Play of the World, a little-known text about the philosophy of play from 1981. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow...

16 – Aarseth – Cybertext

Posted September 30, 201902:45:08

We check out Espen Aarseth’s classic Cybertext. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out...

15 – Paul – Wordplay

Posted September 2, 201901:50:12

We discuss Chris Paul’s Wordplay. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord...