game studies
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5.6
- noun
- /ɡeɪm ˈstʌdiz/
- Specialized
- As a leading expert in game studies, she examines how video games influence culture and communication.
Examples
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I am the only person working in historical game studies that really really doesn't like Paradox games.
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Von Neumann's game theory and Howard's metagame analysis may seem very far afield from game studies and even further afield from game design.
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Many universities now offer degree programs in game studies to explore the impact of gaming on society.
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The research presented at the conference highlighted new findings in game studies, focusing on player behavior and game mechanics.
Synonyms
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9.9
The study of games, especially video games
How Academic
- Specialized
38
3.4
- Specialized
1
5.6
607
1.8
9
3.0
981
2.0
298
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the academic field concerned with the study of games' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'game' (games) with 'study' (a branch of knowledge). This noun-noun composition follows the common 'the study of X' pattern found cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Game studies began when people who study culture put the words game and studies together: imagine researchers watching players, writing notes about rules and stories, and treating games like books or films. So, game studies now means the academic 'study' of games, their design, culture, and social impact.