Power Play

In Power Play, Volume 1, author George E. Osborn examines the unexpected intersection of digital entertainment and global geopolitics. This non-fiction work explores how the video games industry has evolved from a simple entertainment medium into a massive ecosystem used for political influence. Osborn investigates how figures like Mohammed bin Salman utilize gaming businesses and how nations like Russia leverage digital platforms to wage information warfare. The book analyzes the ways online communities impact political landscapes, from the rise of populism to the strategic censorship of games in China.

Categorized within Business & Economics and Technology & Engineering, Power Play provides a deep dive into the weaponization of eSports and gaming communities. Through insights from academics and industry experts, the text details how extremists and authoritarians exploit these digital spaces. This volume serves as a critical study of how the technology and entertainment sectors have become new frontiers for global power struggles.