The Rhetoric of Game Design: how videogames speak to us

​Think video games are just entertainment? Think again.

​Every quest, character, and decision is carefully designed to shape how we think about leadership, power, and morality. In this fascinating talk, you'll discover how video games communicate hidden messages through storytelling and game design and why they deserve to be studied just like books and films. Whether you're a lifelong gamer or simply curious about how media influences us, you'll leave seeing games in a completely new light.