The Post-9/11 Video Game
Autor: | Ouellette, Marc A. Thompson, Jason C. |
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EAN: | 9780786499021 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Seitenzahl: | 202 |
Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 17.03.2017 |
Untertitel: | A Critical Examination |
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This critical study of video games since 9/11 shows how a distinct genre emerged following the terrorist attacks and their aftermath. Comparisons of pre and post-9/11 titles of popular game franchises--Call of Duty, Battlefield, Medal of Honor, Grand Theft Auto and Syphon Filter--reveal reshaped notions of identity, urban and suburban spaces and the citizen's role as both a producer and consumer of culture: New York represents America; the mall embodies American values; zombies symbolize foreign invasion. By revisiting a national trauma, these games offer a therapeutic solution to the geopolitical upheaval of 9/11 and, along with film and television, help redefine American identity and masculinity in a time of conflict.