Machado, Carmen Maria

Critical Hits: Writers on Gaming and the Alternate Worlds We Inhabit

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ISBN 13:
9781800814523
author:
Machado, Carmen Maria
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Serpent's Tail
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
21.2 x 13.4 x 2.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Computers, Entertainment & Games, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£13.81

Description

Critical Hits is a thought-provoking anthology of essays that explores the impact of video games on our culture and ourselves. Edited by Carmen Maria Machado and J. Robert Lennon, this collection delves into the ways in which gaming provides solace, challenges our perspectives, and reflects our experiences and identities.

Through a diverse range of voices and styles, the essays in Critical Hits examine topics such as language, bodies, power, race, and technology, offering a nuanced understanding of the role of video games in our lives. From personal reflections to in-depth analyses, this anthology provides a unique perspective on the art form and its lasting influence.

With contributions from a range of writers, including Elissa Washuta, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Jamil Jan Kochai, and others, Critical Hits is a rich and engaging exploration of the complex relationships between gaming, culture, and identity.

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