Past meets Pixel
for those who seek to blend the enjoyment of gaming with a serious engagement with history
Past meets Pixel (PmP) is for those who seek to blend the enjoyment of gaming with a serious engagement with history. Whether you are a historian looking to explore new tools or a gamer with a love for history, Past meets Pixel is your portal to a world where the past and gaming converge.
You can expect original posts and reposts of original works, including:
Analyses: Detailed explorations of historical video games through the lens of an academic historian.
Field Notes: Highlights digital tools, articles, books, and resources for historiographical video game design and production.
Interviews and Features: Conversations with fellow historians and game developers about the intersection of history and gaming.
Reviews and Review Essays: on recent scholarship on historical video games, as well as popular and indie historical games, focusing on their engagement with history and gameplay experience.
Community Engagement: A space for readers to share their thoughts, experiences, and recommendations on historical games.
I look forward to exploring the past with you, one game at a time.