Understanding Hopepunk Games: Combining Theories of Hope, Hauntology, and Utopia
Games and Culture: A Journal of Interactive Media
Published online on April 29, 2026
Abstract
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This paper introduces a theoretical framework for understanding “hopepunk games” by combining hauntological attitudes and utopian approaches, offering a grounded conceptualization of its core traits. By drawing together theories from hauntology and utopia ...
This paper introduces a theoretical framework for understanding “hopepunk games” by combining hauntological attitudes and utopian approaches, offering a grounded conceptualization of its core traits. By drawing together theories from hauntology and utopia ...