Written by: Raiford Guins
Abstract: “What is the research value of a platform studies approach for the writing of game history?” This is the question that I assign to students enrolled in my Game History course each year. In this short reflective piece, I “take the test” like my students to discuss platform studies as a method for historical study.
Keywords: Atari VCS, Platform Studies, Racing the Beam, Graphic Design, Industrial Design