{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/662689795dd0140012bec35b/6669b70fefa053001196f762?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Stardew Valley: How well does Stardew Valley function as a critique of capitalism, harmful environmental practice, and community?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/662689795dd0140012bec35b/1718208734171-6e121ede6981575f7a85aa9fb31f9a4c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What does <em>Stardew Valley</em> have to say about corporations? How does it encourage us to think about and interact with the environment? And is community romanticised in <em>Stardew Valley</em>?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we discuss Eric Barone's 'cosy game' <em>Stardew Valley</em>, a farming simulator which grapples with how to live well in a difficult world. Join us as we explore these themes and ask ourselves how well <em>Stardew Valley</em> functions as a critique of capitalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Write to us! - levellerpodcast@gmail.com</p><p>Avatars by MostlyPixels /&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.lunaii-dollmaker.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lunaii</a> @ https://www.avatarsinpixels.com/</p>","author_name":"Emma and Adam"}