IMC 2023: Sessions

Session 736: The Middle Ages in Modern Games, III: Scandinavian, Celtic, and Islamic Entanglements

Tuesday 4 July 2023, 14.15-15.45

Sponsor:	Centre for Medieval & Renaissance Research, University of Winchester
Organisers:	Robert Houghton, Department of History, University of Winchester Mariana Lopez, Department of Theatre, Film & Television, University of York
Moderator/Chairs:	Mariana Lopez, Department of Theatre, Film & Television, University of York Markus Mindrebø, Department of History, Royal Holloway, University of London
Paper 736-a	Skyrim and the Viking Stereotype (Language: English) Andrew M. Alliger, Independent Scholar, New York Index terms: Computing in Medieval Studies, Medievalism and Antiquarianism
Paper 736-b	Facts or Falsehoods?: Representations of Viking Warfare and Conflict in Action-Adventure Games (Language: English) Jessica Nutt, School of History, Classics & Archaeology, University of Edinburgh Index terms: Computing in Medieval Studies, Medievalism and Antiquarianism, Military History
Paper 736-c	'The (Digital) Suppressor of the Followers of the Cross': Simulating Saladin and the Crusades in Video Games (Language: English) Juan Manuel Rubio Arévalo, Department of Medieval Studies, Central European University, Budapest/Wien Index terms: Computing in Medieval Studies, Crusades, Medievalism and Antiquarianism, Military History
Abstract	Scandinavian and Celtic elements form a central touchstone for many popular representations of the Middle Ages. The material culture associated with these groups is present as an easy identifier for works set in a medieval or pseudo medieval world and as such pseudo-Scandinavian and pseudo-Celtic imagery and cultures have made frequent appearances within medievalist games. The papers of this session address the causes and consequences of these engagements considering a range of approaches across several games and periods.