Close Reading Gameplay-Schell

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game critique, game analysis

close reading

Each reading creates meaning, and that meaning is situated within the reading. Each player might get different aspects of the media, since games are non-linear.

First step: Immerse yourself in the experience. Second step: Immerse yourself in the data.

Oscillate between immersed play and analysis, oscillate between being a naive player and a games researcher.