GAMING THE CULTURE: PIONEERING NATIONAL CONTENT THROUGH COMPUTER GAME LEADERSHIP

Abstract

In the contemporary landscape, computer games have transcended mere hobbies, emerging as pivotal and strategic mediums for conveying creators' concepts to a global audience. This paradigm shift reflects their growing influence in homes and minds, as recognized by Barzgar (2011). Projections by Minai (2012) even posit computer games as the preeminent global medium by 2020. Concurrently, the national computer games law plays a dual role: mitigating potentially deleterious cultural incursions and fostering cultural development. This duality offers a platform for exploring Islamic cultural alternatives and religious paradigms, albeit accompanied by a requisite readiness to navigate diverse challenges. Employing a descriptive-analytical approach of applied nature, this study explores the multifaceted dimensions of computer games' societal impact and the complex interplay between regulation, culture, and religious ideologies