Video Games, Culture, and Society

👋 Hi there! Welcome to the latest edition of SUPERJUMP Weekly. This week, the world changed: Donald Trump was elected to become the 47th President of the United States. That means we're all in for a wild ride over the next four years, to say the very least. These events are a reminder that "history" isn't simply a topic we read about retrospectively; we're living it and shaping it every day. In this issue of SUPERJUMP Weekly, we decided to present a range of stories that explore the cultural and societal implications of video games.

We're also previewing Kaiserpunk by Overseer Games and showcasing the works of Vitor M. Costa.

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IN THIS ISSUE

✍️ Story Showcase: Culture and Society
⭐ Author Showcase: Vitor M. Costa
📡 On the Radar: Kaiserpunk
📅 This Week on SJP
🏆 Backers

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne as a Political Philosophy Experiment

How the world of this classic can lead to deep reflections on humanity and its ideals in society

SUPERJUMPVitor M. Costa

Learning to Troll for the Good of Society

What destroying a small town taught me about misinformation

SUPERJUMPThom Booth

Tomorrow is Here

Reflecting on Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima’s perspective on a society of isolated people, and why human connection matters

SUPERJUMPBriana Gonzalez

Being Evil

Maybe humanity’s darkness simmers much closer to the surface than we would like to believe

SUPERJUMPGavin Annand

Final Fantasy’s Green New Deal

FFVII Remake casts a complex shadow over environmental justice

SUPERJUMPJames Burns

How Punk Culture Influenced Gaming

The intersection of punk and digital entertainment

SUPERJUMPRachel Alm