About this episode
The episode discusses how video games can reshape narratives and culture through decolonial thinking and inclusivity.
In this episode of Looks Like New, host Júlia Martins Rodrigues speaks with Warren Liu, a Media Studies doctoral student. Liu examines how video games shape culture—both by reflecting colonial legacies and by offering space to challenge them. Their conversation explores how games can spark decolonial thinking and open new paths for cultural exchange. From reclaiming narratives and traditions to reimagining design and player agency, they discuss how gaming can become a tool for inclusivity, empathy, and social change.
People in this episode
Host: Júlia Martins Rodrigues
Guest: Warren Liu
Topics covered
- video games
- narratives
- decolonial thinking
- cultural exchange
- inclusivity
- social change
Keywords
- video games
- narratives
- decolonial
- cultural exchange
- inclusivity
- empathy
- social change
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Media Studies
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