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Video Games, War, and Capitalism With Adam Ganser and Michael Swaim | American Prestige

Video Games, War, and Capitalism With Adam Ganser and Michael Swaim | American Prestige

FromThe Nation Podcasts


Video Games, War, and Capitalism With Adam Ganser and Michael Swaim | American Prestige

FromThe Nation Podcasts

ratings:
Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this episode of the American Prestige podcast, Danny and Derek sit down with Adam Ganser and Michael Swaim of the 1Upsmanship podcast to discuss the confluence of history, U.S. foreign policy, and capitalism in video games. The group broaches topics like the implicit politics of first-person shooters, the capitalist logic in games based on survival and growth, the portrayal of governments in different series, and how far developers can go to portray the reality of war in a game.Check out more of Adam and Michael's work at their Small Beans podcast network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Released:
Jan 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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