How can video games explore troubling and tricky moments in history? On Friday 13 September, the QUB Centre for Public History is bringing four fantastic speakers into conversation to answer this question. Joining us for this discussion will be Dr Esther Wright, author of a recent book exploring the American past in Rockstar Games; Paul Dillon, Derry-based game developer and co-founder of Cupboard games; and Holly Nielsen, PhD student in History and narrative designer. Simon Parkin, contributing writer at the New Yorker and video game critic for the Observer, will chair the event. This is a free event open to all, but spaces are limited and prior registration is required.

This event is part of the programme for the Centre for Public History 2024 conference ‘Digital Public History in a Divided World’. For more information on the wider conference and to register, please follow this link: https://digitalpublichistory.eventbrite.co.uk