8 GAMES
forces players to make stereotypically gendered career choices for their female character in order to cause them to reflect on gender biases in the workplace (Sharp 2015, 77–97). Flanagan herself praises Gonzolo Frasca’s game Septe…[^2]: My account is moderately aligned, in spirit, with those scholars who call themselves ludologists, who argue that games are a unique category and should be studied as such. For surveys of ludology, and of the debate between narratology…
Gonzalo Frasca
game designer · 2 mentions across 1 reading
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Gonzalo Frasca is a game designer and theorist known for creating politically engaged games that use play mechanics to foster critical reflection rather than just entertainment. His work, particularly *September 12th: A Toy World*, exemplifies what Flanagan celebrates as ethical game design that makes players confront real-world consequences through gameplay. He figures in this course's readings as a key figure bridging ludology—the study of games as distinct systems—with socially conscious design practice.
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