The Wealth of Virtual Nations

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Exploring the estrangement of wealth in modern life, this book analyzes how videogames reflect economic anxieties stemming from the Global Great Recession. It reviews historical titles that connect wealth with themes from sentimental romance literature, often depicting the wealthy in relation to underworld imagery. By examining contemporary games, the author highlights the enduring relevance of these romantic themes and their implications for understanding acts of exchange within the gaming context.