States of Play: Roleplay Reality
FACT, Liverpool
22 March 2018 - 17 June 2018
An immersive and participatory show examining gaming as both a critical and artistic tool, focusing on the unparalleled importance of role-play within the genre. Collected works illustrate how games are a site of contested power and identity, playing out across both the physical and virtual worlds.
FF Gaiden: Control, Larry Achiampong & David Blandy
Larry Achiampong & David Blandy (UK), Bluehole Studios Inc (KR), Rindon Johnson (US), Reija Meriläinen (FL), Minority Media (CA), Kimmo Modig (FL), David O'Reilly (IE), Porpentine (US) and Neotenomie (US), Jon Rafman (CA), Rockstar Games (UK), Angela Washko (US), Werkflow (UK), Jordan Wolfson (US), Pinar Yoldas (TR)