Representing City Development: A Critical Geographic Analysis of Urban Simulation Games
Simulation & Gaming: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theory, Practice and Research
Published online on April 13, 2026
Abstract
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IntroductionCity-building games, despite their niche status compared to mainstream action titles, significantly influence players’ conceptions of urban dynamics, governance, and spatial organization.ObjectiveThis study critically analyzes how selected ...
IntroductionCity-building games, despite their niche status compared to mainstream action titles, significantly influence players’ conceptions of urban dynamics, governance, and spatial organization.ObjectiveThis study critically analyzes how selected ...