Abstract
This article examines the function and representation of the historical concept of ‘revolution’ in Sid Meier’s Civilization and its offshoot Colonization. Revolution is a central concept in both games, although it has a different character and purpose in each. Both offer their own take on revolutions in history, in terms of origins, trajectories and consequences. Revolution has a central place in the gameplay, but their operationalization of the concept differs from each other. Differences stem partly from history’s place in the video games.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Locus : Tijdschrift voor Cultuurwetenschappen |
| Volume | 26 |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Jul 2023 |
Keywords
- game studies
- historical representation
- colonization (game)
- civilization (game)
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