Qiren Wang
Fellowship
Algorithmic Capitalism in Video Game: Commoning, Microtransactions, and Heteromation
In the era of algorithmic capitalism, the video game industry offers countless examples of how algorithms shape labor relations and market dynamics. This PhD-research examines the “Banana Game” a click-based game that has rapidly garnered significant attention since its release on April 24, 2024. By analyzing the “Banana Game”, it aims to explore how algorithms reshape labor relations and exacerbate labor alienation within platform capitalism, providing insights into algorithmic resistance strategies.
