“We play games and talk about them the way people in book clubs talk about books."

At the LJ Games Club, they first agree on playing a specific game, and then they discuss it at monthly meetings. They play games that are critical of their own medium. Among the games they have chosen so far are non-commercial works by artists and small teams, critiques of imperialism and capitalism, interactive poetry, critiques of games themselves, and works that explore interactivity in unique ways.

They analyze games both through their design and their anthropological significance. Occasionally, they also read — creators’ manifestos or, for example, academic articles published in game studies journals. They play short games (under 2 hours), affordable games, and those that don’t demand too much from players. They’re not interested in commercial standards aimed at profit. They’re interested in games as an art medium.

If you're interested in games and would like to discuss them, you can join the meetings every second Tuesday of the month from 18:00 to 20:00 on the ground floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (+MSUM)!

LJ Games Club #21: Fortnite

Tuesday, 12 August 2025 | 18:00 – 20:00

Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (+MSUM) bookshop

Sometimes it's worth taking a critical look at pop culture—examining why it takes the shape it does and what it reveals about the world we live in.

For our 21st Game Club meeting, we're diving into Fortnite—the modern gaming phenomenon that's more than just a game. It's a platform where genres blur, where concerts happen live, where Superman, Darth Vader, and Sabrina Carpenter all coexist. A game that started as one thing and became something entirely different.

We invite you to step into the world of Fortnite. Spend an hour or two exploring what "play" means in a space like this. Then in August, join a conversation about this ever-evolving mega-game and what it says about gaming, media, and culture today.

Download Fortnite here