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Demokratie im Spiel – Vom Zocken zum Zusammenleben

Aug 26, 2026 · 53m

Summary

This episode of "Der Tag" explores the intersection of gaming, democracy, and society, featuring insights from the Gamescom in Cologne. Experts discuss how gaming communities function as vital democratic spaces while addressing challenges like radicalization, industry consolidation, and child safety. The program highlights the economic significance of the sector and examines how games can foster political engagement and empathy.

Topics discussed

Introduction: Democracy in Play at Gamescom Gamescom Return: Security, Cosplay, and Crowd Management Mobile Gaming Dominance and Industry Economics Politics and Gaming: Why Politicians Engage with Gamers Industry Crisis: Studio Closures and Regional Funding Gaps The End of 'Gamers': Mobile Platforms and Cross-Device Play Social Spaces: Gaming as a Platform for Youth Interaction Gamification of Life: Smartwatches, Scores, and Value Capture Gaming Communities as Democratic Discussion Spaces Toxicity, Extremism, and Platform Responsibility Child Protection: Risks in Online Gaming and Parental Awareness Political Education: Using Games to Teach Democracy and History
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