Commercial Video Games: Their Role in Depicting History, Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage

What is it about?

This work explores how commercial video games depict historical events, archaeology, and cultural heritage, emphasizing their potential to enhance cultural awareness. It underscores the need for collaboration between game developers, heritage professionals, and communities to create respectful representations. By focusing on “Shadow of the Tomb Raider,” this work identifies both the ethical challenges and educational benefits associated with these portrayals.

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Why is it important?

Exploring the educational potential of commercial video games, this work reveals how they can engage players with cultural narratives in an immersive way, emphasizing the significance of collaboration in their development. This research highlights the importance of respectful portrayals of cultural heritage and contributes to discussions on the role of digital media in education and preservation. It advocates for balancing entertainment with cultural sensitivity and calls for more ethical and inclusive practices in game development, encouraging further exploration of how games can promote cultural understanding and appreciation.

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