Because it effectively straddles market and non–market interests it is important to study how modders negotiate the two sides of modding, which has been at the leading edge of the participatory turn in media consumption and production. Modding culture is not only concerned with accessing the game industry however, but also puts a high premium on modding for fun or out of love for a particular community or game. Modding culture can be thought of as a point of articulation between the industry and participatory cultural practices. Studies have shown that PC game modders mod for a host of reasons not least of which as a means of developing the skills and portfolio needed to get a job in the video game industry. Modding is an important characteristic of participatory culture in video games. Modding to the big leagues: Exploring the space between modders and the game industry
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