Identity Pathways

These relate to games that help us understand ourselves and our place in the world. This uncovers the important identity work that players are often doing in the games they play. Dress-up and role-play in the play room, video games offer a chance for us to be someone else for a while. Building understanding and compassion for ourselves and others.

Aaron Finding His
Voice In School

Pathway

Aaron found the traditional forms of education and learning a challenge. Exam-focused teaching and classroom interactions meant that he often found himself lagging behind his peers.

25/03/2022 / 2 years ago

Carlos Nurturing
Empowerment Through
Fantasy

Pathway

I’m Carlos Rodela, a sketch comedian, video producer and one of the co-hosts of the So Videogames Podcast. During my childhood, I grew up with a looming divorce and regular intervals of yelling around the apartment. My brother and I often retreated into our bedroom to play games. This escape into another world helped us envision a new place to exist, a new land to explore, and somewhere we could feel empowered.

26/10/2022 / 18 months ago

James Nurtures His
Potential

Pathway

From my earliest memories of playing Manic Miner on a BBC Micro, video games have been a big part of my life. They give me a sense of immersion like my other big hobby, mountain biking, where I don’t (or can’t) think about anything else. My body and my mind are silenced as they are put to work on the task at hand.

23/05/2023 / 11 months ago

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