Lewis Gordon

Lewis Gordon is a UK-based video game and culture journalist. His work appears in outlets such as Vice, The Verge, and The Onion’s AV Club.

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Eliane Brum Is in the Reforesting Vanguard Eliane Brum Is in the Reforesting Vanguard

A conversation with the award-winning Brazilian writer and journalist about the politics of the Amazon rain forest, the violence that seethes beneath its canopy, and her new book, ...

May 22, 2023 / Q&A / Lewis Gordon

James Bridle’s Dream of a Cybernetic Forest

James Bridle’s Dream of a Cybernetic Forest James Bridle’s Dream of a Cybernetic Forest

The British writer and artist explores the growing confluence of nature and technology, examining how each might be used to create a more equitable world. 

Feb 16, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Lewis Gordon

Richard Seymour

Richard Seymour’s World Is Full of Wonder Richard Seymour’s World Is Full of Wonder

The author’s latest book is a wide-ranging collection of left-wing ecocriticism catalyzed by his own ecological awakening.

Jul 15, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Lewis Gordon

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How Making Video Games Became a No-Win Situation How Making Video Games Became a No-Win Situation

Jason Schreier’s Press Reset investigates how labor conditions in a booming industry became so volatile and precarious.

Sep 14, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Lewis Gordon

Kim Stanley Robinson Bears Witness to Our Climate Futures

Kim Stanley Robinson Bears Witness to Our Climate Futures Kim Stanley Robinson Bears Witness to Our Climate Futures

A conversation with the acclaimed sci-fi novelist about the climate crisis, activism, utopia, and his new novel, The Ministry for the Future.

Nov 17, 2020 / Q&A / Lewis Gordon

Animal Crossing’s Embrace of Cute, Capitalist Perfection Is Not What We Need

Animal Crossing’s Embrace of Cute, Capitalist Perfection Is Not What We Need Animal Crossing’s Embrace of Cute, Capitalist Perfection Is Not What We Need

Instead, check out these games that are more critical of work and optimization.

May 11, 2020 / Lewis Gordon

The 2010s Radicalized Video Games—and the People Who Make Them

The 2010s Radicalized Video Games—and the People Who Make Them The 2010s Radicalized Video Games—and the People Who Make Them

As an increasing number of games began to critique 21st century capitalism, their designers in the US battled for unionization.

Dec 19, 2019 / Lewis Gordon

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