Playing by doing and players' localization of the sims 2

Hanna Elina Wirman

doi:10.1177/1527476413505001

Playing by doing and players' localization of the sims 2

Hanna Elina Wirman

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Abstract

In this article, I will introduce how and why a group of female game modders (or "skinners") modify the computer game The Sims 2. I will draw on examples of players' creations that represent aspects of their Finnish cultural context to illustrate a connection between the game's encouragement for being productive and for understanding skinning as a form of play.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	58-67
Number of pages	10
Journal	Television and New Media
Volume	15
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1527476413505001
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2014

Keywords

Computer games
Gender
Identity
New media
Participation
Popular culture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cultural Studies
Visual Arts and Performing Arts

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