Violence, combat and competitions that end in one party "KO"d are everywhere in games. How does the pervasiveness of this seemingly brutal metaphor shape how we understand video games and those who engage in them? 

Also check out our Patreon and help us get a PS4: https://www.patreon.com/gamingmechanics

Violence, combat and competitions that end in one party "KO"d are everywhere in games. How does the pervasiveness of this seemingly brutal metaphor shape how we understand video games and those who engage in them? Also check out our Patreon and help us get a PS4: https://www.patreon.com/gamingmechanics

Violence, combat and competitions that end in one party "KO"d are everywhere in games. How does the pervasiveness of this seemingly brutal metaphor shape how we understand video games and those who engage in them?&nbsp;

Also check out our Patreon and help us get a PS4: https://www.patreon.com/gamingmechanics

Violence or Play: A Gamer's Look at Combat

The field of video games is wonderful and complex. Games can be considered an art or a national sport. Join Mark and Greg as they get under the hood to explore the unexplored topics of games.

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Violence or Play: A Gamer's Look at Combat