From swastikas in gaming boards to anti-Semitic harassment in voice chats and reenactments of extremist assaults in modified sport environments, far-right ideologies have turn into more and more seen in some elements of digital gaming tradition. How precisely does antisemitism manifest in these areas, and why are gaming communities notably prone to such narratives?
This session will discover the totally different manifestations of antisemitism in gaming tradition. Topics will embrace problematic representations in sport improvement, extremist actors appropriating present video games, poisonous neighborhood dynamics, and coded cultural references. Additionally, it’s going to discover the gamification of political radicalization.
Constantin Winkler, a Researcher within the RadiGaMe undertaking at PRIF and a doctoral candidate on the University of Passau, will lead the session. His analysis focuses on antisemitism and radicalization in digital gaming environments. His areas of focus embrace antisemitism research, cultural sociology, and Critical Theory.
When: May 13, 16:30-17:30 (CET)
Where: Online by way of Teams
Register here. More info might be discovered on the CCOA website.