Enrico De Angelis

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Enrico De Angelis is a researcher specialised in journalism and new technologies in the MENA region. He holds a PhD in media studies and currently works as a consultant for several NGOs and media development organisations. He is one of the founders of the platforms SyriaUntold and Untold Magazine.

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    The Lost Innocence of Playing: Why games are becoming the new cultural battlefield between the far right and its opponents

    Theory & ResearchVideo games are often dismissed as entertainment, yet they have become a crucial arena where politics, technology, and the far right intersect. From GamerGate and Steve Bannon’s mobilisation of gaming communities to the gamification of online politics, game cultures have profoundly shaped today’s social media dynamics and reactionary movements. Enrico De Angelis explores in this article why games deserve far more attention and political and cultural significance, not only as the world’s largest entertainment industry.
    By Enrico De Angelis