Five Italian Books on Video Games and Interdisciplinary Connections

Italian publishing efforts are increasingly delving into the intersection of video games and various disciplines. "Filosofia del gaming" by Tommaso Ariemma examines the evolution of video games alongside philosophical concepts, game design, and surveillance capitalism. In "My favourite game," Simone Santilli links photography with gaming, highlighting how in-game photography influences perceptions of reality. C. Thi Nguyen's "Giocare è un'arte," translated by Andrea Chiarvesio, portrays games as instruments for engaging experiences while warning against the pitfalls of gamification. Edited by Francesco Toniolo and Chiara Ambrogio, "Natura in pixel" compiles twenty essays on video games and nature, with proceeds benefiting Oasi Lipu Bosco del Vignolo. "Kuma 01 – Architettura" explored the relationship between video games and architecture but was discontinued after its inaugural issue. Lorenzo Fantoni's "Vivere mille vite. Edizione ampliata" updates a well-known science book on video games, tackling issues of sexism and toxic masculinity.