Episode 158: The Two Jaakko Problem: The Problem of Representation in Game Studi

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 SubmissionsWhat We’re Playing:Conan ExilesMario + RabbidsOverwatchFortniteMake HexaWhat We’re ReadingGetting Gamers by Jamie MadiganThe Underground Railroad by Colson WhiteheadWhat We’re DrinkingBourbon and SourGrapefruit vodka and La CroixVodka and Crystal Light