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An unseen figure holding a red and white ball stares down a yellow, rabbit-like creature with black-tipped ears and red dots on its cheeks. The entire world is rendered in blocks, the scene set on a hill of green grass and brown dirt, dotted with daisies and violets, a blue sky in the background. Red, pixelated hearts float above the creature, with an arrow pad and line of squares lining the bottom.

The History and Influence of Mods on Video Games

Video game mods allow eager fans an opportunity to partake in the medium's tradition of reiteration, reimagining cult classics in new forms.…

March 5, 2024

Virtual Reality Hardware Is Ready, but the Games Lag Far Behind

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Consumer-ready headsets are here, but the games available disappoint even the most casual of users.…

August 7, 2022

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How Fan Creativity and Playbor Are Increasingly Exploited by Corporations

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Fans often show their love for their favorite media through fan art, fan translations and video game mods, but are they getting the recognition they really deserve?…

March 30, 2022

In Their Decision to Abstain from Censorship, Valve Has Taken the Coward’s Way Out

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

After years of searching for an appropriate way to curate their game selection, Valve has finally given up.…

July 10, 2018