Writing Game Histories

Uncover the Stories Behind the Games That Shaped Our World

What does it mean to write the history of a video game? Writing Game Histories, edited by Esther Wright, Iain Donald, and Nick Webber, is a landmark academic anthology that brings together leading scholars to explore exactly that.

This isn't just a book about games — it's a book about how we understand, document, and tell the stories of games. From methodology and memory to archives and oral histories, this collection equips you with the intellectual tools to engage with gaming's past like never before.

Whether you're a game studies student, a cultural historian, a researcher, or simply a passionate gamer who wants to understand the forces that shaped your favourite titles — Writing Game Histories is your essential companion.

Why You Need This Book:

• ✅ Groundbreaking essays from leading game historians and scholars
• ✅ Covers methodology, archival research, oral history, and cultural analysis
• ✅ Part of the respected Writing History series
• ✅ Essential reading for game studies, media studies, and digital humanities
• ✅ Challenges how we think about games as cultural and historical artefacts

If you're serious about understanding where games come from — and why it matters — this book belongs on your shelf.

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