Pixels and Power: The Politics Beneath the Play

Every game has a political philosophy baked into it whether the designers intended it or not — even Candy Crush. This episode digs into what video games actually reflect back at us about power, choice, and the systems we navigate every day. From resource management mechanics that mirror real-world economics, to the illusion of player agency in a broken system, to what GamerGate actually was as a political moment — the politics were always in the game. We’re just finally talking about them out loud.Music: “Don’t Worry” by Moire, provided by Uppbeat. ☕🧶 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit coffeecrochetandconversation.substack.com