Episode 158: The Two Jaakko Problem: The Problem of Representation in Game Studi
Sep 9, 2017 ·
1h 37m 20s
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This week we chat about the perils and pitfalls of having a particular history of a the field of game studies laid out in a journal special issue when there...
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This week we chat about the perils and pitfalls of having a particular history of a the field of game studies laid out in a journal special issue when there is an apparent lack of diversity, disciplinary representation, and more. The title “The Two Jaakko Problem” does not come from the fact that we have a problem with Finnish dudes named Jaakko, but rather that we see the limitations of having a number of scholars with similar demographics while having none that represent others.
Links of Note:
NYMG Call for Submissions
What We’re Playing:
Conan ExilesMario + RabbidsOverwatchFortniteMake Hexa
What We’re Reading
Getting Gamers by Jamie MadiganThe Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
What We’re Drinking
Bourbon and SourGrapefruit vodka and La CroixVodka and Crystal Light
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Links of Note:
NYMG Call for Submissions
What We’re Playing:
Conan ExilesMario + RabbidsOverwatchFortniteMake Hexa
What We’re Reading
Getting Gamers by Jamie MadiganThe Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
What We’re Drinking
Bourbon and SourGrapefruit vodka and La CroixVodka and Crystal Light
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Author | Not Your Mama's Gamer |
Organization | Not Your Mama's Gamer |
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