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Monstrosity in Games and Play: A Multidisciplinary Examination of the Monstrous in Contemporary Cultures

Monstrosity in Games and Play: A Multidisciplinary Examination of the Monstrous in Contemporary Cultures

Stang, Sarah
Meriläinen, Mikko
Blom, Joleen

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Series: Games and Play

Games & Activities GeneralGeneral Sociology

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ISBN10: 1041183062
ISBN13: 9781041183068
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Jun 10 2026
Pages: 294
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.20
Language: English

Monsters fascinate us. From ancient folklore to contemporary digital games, they are at the core of the stories we tell. They reflect our fears, deepest desires, and the monstrosity hidden within ourselves. Monsters hold a mirror to our contemporary society and reveal who we truly are. This edited collection examines monsters and monstrosity in games and play. Monsters are a key feature of most games: we fight, kill, and eat them--and sometimes, we become them. However, monsters in games and play are not only entertaining but also a reflection of the monstrosity of our world. In this book, twenty-two scholars explore how themes such as mental health, colonialism, individualism, disability, gender, sexuality, racism, and exclusion are reflected in the monsters we interact with in games, play, and our daily lives both online and offline. Monstrosity in Games and Play is recommended to readers interested in the monstrous in contemporary game cultures and their surrounding societies.

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