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  • Digital Humanities
  • Game Studies
  • Literary Theory

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  • Gérard Genette's concept of paratexts, introduced 40 years ago, defines texts acting as thresholds to other texts.
  • The concept has been adopted and adapted in video game studies, notably by Mia Consalvo and Steven Jones.
  • The migration and adaptation of paratextuality in game studies have led to significant debate regarding its meaning and application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To take stock of the concept of paratextuality in video game studies.
  • To explore new ways of adapting the concept of paratextuality.
  • To introduce a special issue examining video games and paratextuality, looking beyond Genette's original framework.

Main Methods:

  • Reconsideration of Gérard Genette's reception in video game studies.
  • Analysis of scholarly debate surrounding the expansion of the paratext concept.
  • Introduction and synthesis of articles contributing to the understanding of video game paratextuality.

Main Results:

  • The concept of paratextuality has evolved significantly since its introduction into literary studies.
  • Video game studies has expanded the application and meaning of paratexts.
  • Ongoing debate highlights the need for updated theoretical frameworks for paratextuality in games.

Conclusions:

  • The concept of paratextuality remains a vital area of study in digital humanities and game scholarship.
  • Further research is needed to adapt and refine paratextual theories for contemporary media.
  • This special issue offers new perspectives that extend beyond foundational theories of paratextuality.