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About Impact of Video Games

My name is Luis and I study IT and Information Studies at OU. I’ve always been interested in gaming and how it connects people, inspires creativity, and becomes part of our culture. This site collects some of the work I’ve done this semester, along with the gaming topics I personally care about.

My Focus Areas

Understanding Gaming as Cultural Heritage

I like exploring how certain games become part of our cultural history. Some titles stick with us for years, and I’m interested in why that happens and how players help keep their stories and memories alive.

Influential Games and Their Impact

I look at games that really changed things, whether it’s gameplay, storytelling, or the way people think about the medium. These are the titles that shaped the direction of gaming and left a lasting influence.

Community Preservation Efforts

I’m interested in how fans help preserve older games by using mods, ROMs, emulators, and online archives. A lot of gaming history survives because communities care enough to save it and share it.

Cultural Expression through Gaming

I enjoy seeing how games inspire creativity. Players make art, music, stories, and other forms of expression that show how games connect to people on a personal level.

Digital Heritage Reflection

I like reflecting on how gaming has become part of our shared digital life. Our experiences, memories, and interactions with games say a lot about how this culture has grown over time.

Interactive Digital Exhibits

I will create small digital exhibits to show how games relate to culture and storytelling. It’s a way for me to combine visuals, ideas, and reflections in one place and share what I’ve learned.

FAQs

The digital exhibit aims to explore and showcase how influential video games and their communities contribute to preserving gaming as a form of modern cultural heritage.

The exhibit will feature major games known for their cultural impact, innovation, and storytelling that have shaped the gaming landscape.

Fan communities play a vital role by creating ROMs, mods, and archives, ensuring older games remain accessible and part of our cultural narrative.

Cultural heritage in gaming pertains to the values, art, and creativity represented in games, reflecting shared experiences within communities.

Yes, the exhibit will include visuals such as box art, screenshots, and promotional images related to the influential games discussed.

Visitors can explore themed sections of the exhibit that provide detailed discussions and reflections on gaming as cultural heritage.