Marx at the Arcade - by Jamie Woodcock (Paperback)

Marx at the Arcade: Consoles, Controllers, and Class Struggle by Jamie Woodcock is a groundbreaking analysis of the video game industry from a Marxist perspective.

This book uncovers the hidden world of artists, software developers, and factory workers who create the games we play on a massive scale.

Woodcock offers a refreshing approach to video game analysis, rejecting both fanboy boosterism and moralistic denunciations.

He highlights how material conditions shape the stories games tell and how they tell them, while also exploring the participatory aspect of gaming and its cultural significance.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the power dynamics behind the production, distribution, and consumption of video games as cultural products through a Marxist lens.