Across Beyond: A Transmediale Reader on Post-Digital Practices, Concepts, and InstitutionsAcross Beyond: A Transmediale Reader on Post-Digital Practices, Concepts, and Institutions edited by Ryan Bishop, Kristoffer Gansing, Jussi Parikka and Elvia Wilk. Sternberg Press, Berlin, Germany, 2017. 352... (original) (raw)

This work critiques the historical perception of videogames, focusing on the relationship between technological innovation and obsolescence in the medium. By examining the influence of North America and the UK in videogames, it highlights challenges in archiving and understanding the past, emphasizing the need for a non-linear narrative in Game Studies. The text discusses the disconnect between modern 'hardcore' gamers' expectations and the realities of contemporary gameplay, advocating for a broader historical context to better appreciate the medium's evolution.