Marijam Didžgalvytė
@marijamdid.com
Materialist Videogames Industry Critic │ Author of "Everything To Play For" (Verso Books) w/ 7 translations
Bylines Vice, Guardian, Kotaku etc Bikes, Post-rock, Adorno, Gramsci, Antifascism, Anarcho-Syndicalism, Lust, Negronis 🍸🏴
Email etc: marijamdid.com
Bylines Vice, Guardian, Kotaku etc Bikes, Post-rock, Adorno, Gramsci, Antifascism, Anarcho-Syndicalism, Lust, Negronis 🍸🏴
Email etc: marijamdid.com
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Marijam Didžgalvytė
@marijamdid.com
· Sep 17
📢PUBLICATION DAY📙
"Everything To Play For: How Videogames Are Changing The World" out now w/ @versobooks.bsky.social.🌏
www.versobooks.com/products/308...
The 📕 blends cultural theory & materialist critiques with accessible language and personal stories engaging both novices & seasoned connoisseurs.
"Everything To Play For: How Videogames Are Changing The World" out now w/ @versobooks.bsky.social.🌏
www.versobooks.com/products/308...
The 📕 blends cultural theory & materialist critiques with accessible language and personal stories engaging both novices & seasoned connoisseurs.
1 year exactly since the release of my debut book w/ @versobooks.bsky.social.
In February '24 I wrote down in my journal my goals for the release - audiences reached, countries travelled, connections made etc. This 1st year wildly exceeded all my expectations, I am so so grateful.
What's next? 1/4
In February '24 I wrote down in my journal my goals for the release - audiences reached, countries travelled, connections made etc. This 1st year wildly exceeded all my expectations, I am so so grateful.
What's next? 1/4
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
this is worse than announcing a DLC before the base game has come out
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
this is worse than announcing a DLC before the base game has come out
Haha funny to see this on the timeline whilst I'm literally currently sat in the building in the 1st picture. :)
I wrote my book at my local library (not in the picture), did my launch parties at the British Library and the said local library so yes - huge love to libraries, Danish or not. 💛
I wrote my book at my local library (not in the picture), did my launch parties at the British Library and the said local library so yes - huge love to libraries, Danish or not. 💛
@eu2025dk.bsky.social is underway and we’re shining a spotlight on Denmark's long-standing reputation for great libraries 📚
Denmark’s libraries aren’t just about books, but also about culture, community, and innovation 💡
Find out more 👉 link.europa.eu/JnBWtt
Denmark’s libraries aren’t just about books, but also about culture, community, and innovation 💡
Find out more 👉 link.europa.eu/JnBWtt
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Haha funny to see this on the timeline whilst I'm literally currently sat in the building in the 1st picture. :)
I wrote my book at my local library (not in the picture), did my launch parties at the British Library and the said local library so yes - huge love to libraries, Danish or not. 💛
I wrote my book at my local library (not in the picture), did my launch parties at the British Library and the said local library so yes - huge love to libraries, Danish or not. 💛
Dk what's more fun - Starmer being ousted by an even slimier version of himself, or the prospect of Labour being tanked so hard under Streeting that it's only a win for the Greens. Streeting is absolutely the natural conclusion of a neocon Labour.
Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister
Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister
Health secretary dismisses claims as ‘unhelpful’ and ‘self-defeating’ after reports that PM’s job could be under threat
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UK politics live – latest updates
Wes Streeting has denied wanting to oust Keir Starmer, comparing rumours he is plotting a leadership challenge to conspiracy theories.
The UK health secretary on Wednesday morning categorically ruled out a bid to challenge the prime minister, describing rumours as “unhelpful” and “self-defeating”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Dk what's more fun - Starmer being ousted by an even slimier version of himself, or the prospect of Labour being tanked so hard under Streeting that it's only a win for the Greens. Streeting is absolutely the natural conclusion of a neocon Labour.
Man there was every opportunity for Eminem to just be a vile wasteman, and he's just like, good. Actually good. Seeing how many of the Y2K stars did end up right-wing, fame-thirsty, otherwise nasty or dead it's straight-up impressive.
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Man there was every opportunity for Eminem to just be a vile wasteman, and he's just like, good. Actually good. Seeing how many of the Y2K stars did end up right-wing, fame-thirsty, otherwise nasty or dead it's straight-up impressive.
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
I wonder if Ezra Klein is drafting his version of “Zohran Mamdani is winning elections the wrong way”
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I wonder if Ezra Klein is drafting his version of “Zohran Mamdani is winning elections the wrong way”
"Dick Cheney killed millions of Iraqis the right way"
- Ezra Klein
- Ezra Klein
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"Dick Cheney killed millions of Iraqis the right way"
- Ezra Klein
- Ezra Klein
A few washes down the line and I've kind of grown into it the bangs for now, I think. + it looks cute with my Bernie 2020 hat which got me a few smiles in the autumnal relieved Copenhagen today.
November 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A few washes down the line and I've kind of grown into it the bangs for now, I think. + it looks cute with my Bernie 2020 hat which got me a few smiles in the autumnal relieved Copenhagen today.
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
Politicians should probably get on Bluesky to get better in touch with the American electorate.
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Politicians should probably get on Bluesky to get better in touch with the American electorate.
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
In some corner an Ezra Klein or a Matt Yglesias feels very worried and irrelevant right now and that's v good.
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
In some corner an Ezra Klein or a Matt Yglesias feels very worried and irrelevant right now and that's v good.
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
Save the planet; Eat the rich.
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Save the planet; Eat the rich.
And this, my friends, is why the left never trusts Liberals.
They're forever the polite face of the right.
They're forever the polite face of the right.
I think the American right is in fact correct about several things and it would be wise to concede that.
November 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
And this, my friends, is why the left never trusts Liberals.
They're forever the polite face of the right.
They're forever the polite face of the right.
What can that even be? "This is how you set up the direct debit to your landlord"?
All schoolchildren in England to be taught financial literacy on.ft.com/47rsXOk
All schoolchildren in England to be taught financial literacy
Major changes to curriculum also include teaching about fake news and climate change
on.ft.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
What can that even be? "This is how you set up the direct debit to your landlord"?
A very strange duality about being an Eastern European leftie -
Going to sleep praying hoping Mamdani will win. ❤️ But also know that many of the city's self-prescribed left-wingers not only couldn't care less about my region, but actually side with reactionary pro-Imperialist forces here. Oh well.
Going to sleep praying hoping Mamdani will win. ❤️ But also know that many of the city's self-prescribed left-wingers not only couldn't care less about my region, but actually side with reactionary pro-Imperialist forces here. Oh well.
November 4, 2025 at 10:57 PM
A very strange duality about being an Eastern European leftie -
Going to sleep praying hoping Mamdani will win. ❤️ But also know that many of the city's self-prescribed left-wingers not only couldn't care less about my region, but actually side with reactionary pro-Imperialist forces here. Oh well.
Going to sleep praying hoping Mamdani will win. ❤️ But also know that many of the city's self-prescribed left-wingers not only couldn't care less about my region, but actually side with reactionary pro-Imperialist forces here. Oh well.
Sometimes I daydream about co-owning a games media publication just so I could work together with such talented people like Ian there. If you happen to have that publication - don't waste a minute and hire the absolute real deal that Ian Walker is. 🤍
it's that time again: i need work.
i'm available for blogging, copywriting, editing, interviews, criticism, just about anything in media. self-taught with over 15 years of experience and a handful of referrals from industry figureheads. let's hit the ground running.
iangwalker.com
i'm available for blogging, copywriting, editing, interviews, criticism, just about anything in media. self-taught with over 15 years of experience and a handful of referrals from industry figureheads. let's hit the ground running.
iangwalker.com
a purple cartoon character with a skull and crossbones on its chest
ALT: a purple cartoon character with a skull and crossbones on its chest
media.tenor.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Sometimes I daydream about co-owning a games media publication just so I could work together with such talented people like Ian there. If you happen to have that publication - don't waste a minute and hire the absolute real deal that Ian Walker is. 🤍
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
literally pulled the “oh no, anyways,” just perfect.
Mamdani was unaware Dick Cheney had died when I asked just now:
November 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
literally pulled the “oh no, anyways,” just perfect.
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
The framing of this is hilarious: Democrats deeply worried about the repercussions of a victory
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/m...
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/m...
As Mamdani nears victory, Democrats worry about national fallout
The progressive candidate is on the cusp of a historic mayoral win. And that's adding to unease among Democrats looking for a way back to national power.
www.msnbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The framing of this is hilarious: Democrats deeply worried about the repercussions of a victory
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/m...
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/m...
Enormously thankful that the Traditional Chinese translation of my book "Everything to Play For: How Videogames Are Changing the World" is shortlisted for the 2025 OPENBOOK Awards amongst some proper international bestsellers! ✨
www.openbook.org.tw/article/p-71...
www.openbook.org.tw/article/p-71...
2025Openbook好書獎》年度好書．入圍書單：生活是書，書裡有生活的無限 | Openbook閱讀誌
2025年Openbook好書獎入圍的206本書單如下（依中文書名排序）： 【年度中文創作】入圍作品 《七月爍爁》，林俊頴著，麥田出版 《大景》，張贊波著，春山出版 《大腿山》，程廷（Apyang Imiq）著，九歌出版 《天邊的目眉》，廖鴻基著，有鹿文化 《文青櫃姐聊天室》，鍾文音著，大田出版 [slide:type3:71828] 《石榴海難》，曹疏影著，聯合文學 《伊萬的踟躕：卓璽的11篇小...
www.openbook.org.tw
November 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Enormously thankful that the Traditional Chinese translation of my book "Everything to Play For: How Videogames Are Changing the World" is shortlisted for the 2025 OPENBOOK Awards amongst some proper international bestsellers! ✨
www.openbook.org.tw/article/p-71...
www.openbook.org.tw/article/p-71...
I don't at all support death sentence as a policy, but it is good to see a crackdown on the infamous China-Myanmar border scam compounds. Thousands of people from across the world enslaved in those under the most brutal conditions, causing unbelievable pain to millions.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
China sentences infamous Myanmar scam mafia members to death
The Bai family is among notorious crime gangs ensnared in a crackdown on scam networks.
www.bbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I don't at all support death sentence as a policy, but it is good to see a crackdown on the infamous China-Myanmar border scam compounds. Thousands of people from across the world enslaved in those under the most brutal conditions, causing unbelievable pain to millions.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Must be up there re: Best Key Art for a videogame, no?
This is where the new Wolfenstein games are actually the best inspiration - wildly and joyously rebellious against oppression and hate; while bringing a lot of heart and humanity to the table, especially when it came to the group of resistance fighters.
November 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Must be up there re: Best Key Art for a videogame, no?
I hope there will be parties around the world for this. 💃🏼🍸
May he rot in hell.
May he rot in hell.
BREAKING: Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents of US history, dies at 84.
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents of US history, dies at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at age 84. The hard-charging conservative became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
bit.ly
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I hope there will be parties around the world for this. 💃🏼🍸
May he rot in hell.
May he rot in hell.
Brilliant news!
A vintage piece by me re: why Esports Olympics is a terrible idea:(
medium.com/@marijamdid/...
A vintage piece by me re: why Esports Olympics is a terrible idea:(
medium.com/@marijamdid/...
The inaugural Olympic Esports Games, due to take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027, has been cancelled
www.gamesindustry.biz/olympic-espo...
www.gamesindustry.biz/olympic-espo...
Olympic Esports Games no longer taking place in Saudi Arabia
International Olympic Committee, Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and Esports World Foundation "mutually agree" to end partnership following internal rev
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Brilliant news!
A vintage piece by me re: why Esports Olympics is a terrible idea:(
medium.com/@marijamdid/...
A vintage piece by me re: why Esports Olympics is a terrible idea:(
medium.com/@marijamdid/...
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
The Video Game History Expansion Pack – Pitch your story
Today I’m putting my money where my mouth is and launching a new project — a book focused on game history outside of the usual North American perspectives.
crpgbook.wordpress.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
Wow, this story truly has it all - Wagner-style mercenaries in Eastern Europe disrupting elections, looting the DRC and other African countries, Gaddafi's hipster daughter getting exhibits in Moscow, Chechen leader ties, proxies in UAE - the evil parade goes on...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Kremlin-linked operatives scramble to stop extradition of mercenary accused of plotting coup
Exclusive: Inside a Russian bid to free Horațiu Potra, a mercenary held in Dubai accused of conspiring to ‘overthrow constitutional order’ in Romania
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Wow, this story truly has it all - Wagner-style mercenaries in Eastern Europe disrupting elections, looting the DRC and other African countries, Gaddafi's hipster daughter getting exhibits in Moscow, Chechen leader ties, proxies in UAE - the evil parade goes on...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...