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Every book Ethan Gilsdorf recommended on podcasts

3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Ethan Gilsdorf appears on The Book Review to discuss literature addressing video games, digital culture, and society. As evident from the podcast, Gilsdorf is an informed commentator on gaming culture who evaluates how various authors approach the subject for different audiences. During the conversation, Gilsdorf highlights Simon Parkin's book Death by Video Game, recommending it specifically because it is written for a beginner who may not know much about gaming while serving as the core focus of Parkin's investigative framework. In addition to Parkin's work, Gilsdorf discusses several other titles exploring the medium, referencing Ian Bogost's book Play Anything and Dan Ackerman's The Tetris Effect, which Gilsdorf distinguishes as having a more historical focus. Through these discussions, Gilsdorf provides a thoughtful overview of contemporary writing on video games, comparing how different authors structure their investigations into play, history, and digital media.