The Fight for the Soul of Video Games The Fight for the Soul of Video Games
Marijam Did’s Everything to Play For makes a case for rebuilding the culture of gaming, which has become infected with rotten politics.
May 7, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Lewis Gordon
Eliane Brum Is in the Reforesting Vanguard Eliane Brum Is in the Reforesting Vanguard
A conversation with the award-winning Brazilian writer and journalist about the politics of the Amazon rain forest, the violence that seethes beneath its canopy, and her new book, ...
May 22, 2023 / Q&A / Lewis Gordon
James Bridle’s Dream of a Cybernetic Forest James Bridle’s Dream of a Cybernetic Forest
The British writer and artist explores the growing confluence of nature and technology, examining how each might be used to create a more equitable world.
Feb 16, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Lewis Gordon
Richard Seymour’s World Is Full of Wonder Richard Seymour’s World Is Full of Wonder
The author’s latest book is a wide-ranging collection of left-wing ecocriticism catalyzed by his own ecological awakening.
Jul 15, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Lewis Gordon
How Making Video Games Became a No-Win Situation How Making Video Games Became a No-Win Situation
Jason Schreier’s Press Reset investigates how labor conditions in a booming industry became so volatile and precarious.
Sep 14, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Lewis Gordon
Kim Stanley Robinson Bears Witness to Our Climate Futures Kim Stanley Robinson Bears Witness to Our Climate Futures
A conversation with the acclaimed sci-fi novelist about the climate crisis, activism, utopia, and his new novel, The Ministry for the Future.
Nov 17, 2020 / Q&A / Lewis Gordon
Animal Crossing’s Embrace of Cute, Capitalist Perfection Is Not What We Need Animal Crossing’s Embrace of Cute, Capitalist Perfection Is Not What We Need
Instead, check out these games that are more critical of work and optimization.
May 11, 2020 / Lewis Gordon
The 2010s Radicalized Video Games—and the People Who Make Them The 2010s Radicalized Video Games—and the People Who Make Them
As an increasing number of games began to critique 21st century capitalism, their designers in the US battled for unionization.
Dec 19, 2019 / Lewis Gordon