Valkyria Chronicles Game and the “Cute” Memory of War

In this article we analyzed digital games as a mode of memory production and preservation especially in the genre World War II games. Using Japanese-produced PS3 game, Valkyria Chronicles (2008), demonstrated ideological aspects type (re)shaping through what called “allegorithmic memory” process. Borrowing from Alexander R. Galloway’s conception “allegorithm,” argued that combination narrative allegory gameplay algorithm has produced “cute” perspective on is closely tied to historical role Japan during War. Set an alternate 1930s Europe, game combined collective Holocaust with atypical representation its allegorithmic structure. We double screen attempted invite shared affection dealing Japanese traumatic II. conclusion, our capacity culturally-specific site offering complex recycled new