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Alfie Bown

is a writer and an assistant professor of literature. He is the author of 'Enjoying It: Candy Crush and Capitalism' (Zero Books, 2015) and many academic publications. As well as The New Inquiry he has written for publications such as The Guardian and The Huffington Post. He is the co-editor of Everyday Analysis.

Essays & Reviews

Future Games

By Alfie BownApril 19, 2016
What makes conservative retro farming simulators so popular?
Essays & Reviews

Seconds of Pleasure

By Alfie BownFebruary 2, 2016
Phone games, listicles, masturbation booths, and the return of rational recreation
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