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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 95 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureVideo Games | |||

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I’m a 27 year old blue state bureaucrat with a BA in urban planning. I’m also autistic. For the past 5 years, my special interests have been a) Buddhism, b) the Marxist tradition, and c) drugs. That’s a rather intense trifecta through which to interpret, navigate, and relate to the world. My wife is very pleased that, through these fine blokes, I’ve added a superficially more approachable and socially acceptable 4th lens to the repertoire. Now, when random in-laws ask me about my interests, I ca... more
Loved the summer of simulation episodes, and would love to see more! Thank you for the great podcast!
Even if you’re not that interested in the academic field of game studies, it’s a must listen for those who want to complete their knowledge of the Baby Chauncey canon
Loved #88. After a couple years of incredibly poignant films on "domestic terror" (One Battle After Another, How to Blow Up a Pipeline), continuing to explore the lineage of where we, We, came from, feels all the more necessary. Capitalist Realism as requiring a mapping of steps, a lineage?
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A thoughtful, theory-rich show that analyzes game studies and related cultural phenomena through close readings of seminal texts and contemporary media. Episodes thread together rigorous critique with practical anecdotes, often balancing dense theory with accessible humor. Notable strengths include the hosts' clear scholarship, a penchant for interdisciplinary connections, and a welcoming tension between academic rigor and approachable conversation. Listeners likely tune in for intellectual depth, nuanced debates, and recommendations that deepen understanding of games as cultural artifacts; sponsorship and guest opportunities may appeal to academics, researchers, and educators seeking thoughtful discourse with a playful edge.
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Game Studies Study Buddies launched 8 years ago and published 95 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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