Literature as a game. Gaming as literature. How are writers and artists interacting with video games, gaming, and notions of play? Spanning fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, comics, and multimedia works from an international array of emerging and established voices, Free to Play: A Video Games Anthology is both a love letter to, and a bold exploration of what video games and gaming culture are and can be. Guest contributors: Erica Eng(Eisner and Ringoaward-winning creatorofFried Rice) Wen-yi Lim(Speculative fiction writerand author ofWhen TheyBurned the ButterflyandThe Dark We Know) Ken Liu(Nebula and Hugo award-winning author ofTheDandelion DynastyandThe Paper Menagerie) Alvin Pang(Award-winning poet, 2022Dublin Literary Awardjudge, and author ofAllThat Is Left Of The Sea) Other notable contributors: Meihan Boey(Dublin Literary Award Longlist, Winner of Singapore Book Awards 2022) Gabriela Lee(World Fantasy Award 2025 Winner) Myle Yan Tay(Winner of Singapore Book Awards 2024) Games mentioned in the anthology include: Animal Crossing Fortnite God of War Pokemon Skyrim Super Mario Bros Venba World of Warcraft
