Date of Award
Spring 2021
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Historical & Political Studies; College of Arts & Sciences
First Advisor
Jennifer Riggan
Abstract
Video game developers have the ability to create synthetic worlds. These are places where players have the ability to immerse themselves within a culture presented to them by the creators. This allows a global audience to participate in the expression and learning of culture but that may come at a cost. Focusing on Japan, I want to dive into how culture is presenting within video games, why it is presented in such ways, and what that means for players' perception of the country through play.
Recommended Citation
Davies, Garrett, "Gaming and Culture: How Videogames Can Affect Global Players' Preception and Understanding of Japan's History and Culture" (2021). Capstone Showcase. 7.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2021/is/7
Gaming and Culture: How Videogames Can Affect Global Players' Preception and Understanding of Japan's History and Culture
Video game developers have the ability to create synthetic worlds. These are places where players have the ability to immerse themselves within a culture presented to them by the creators. This allows a global audience to participate in the expression and learning of culture but that may come at a cost. Focusing on Japan, I want to dive into how culture is presenting within video games, why it is presented in such ways, and what that means for players' perception of the country through play.