Giorgio Chiappa

Giorgio Chiappa (he/him/his) is a Berlin-based researcher and educator whose work explores the dynamic intersection of narratology, video games, and urbanism. He holds a degree in Foreign Languages and Literature with a focus on German and English from the University of Milan and has recently completed a Ph.D. in Theatre Studies at Freie Universität Berlin. Giorgio's academic trajectory is strongly interdisciplinary, bridging literary studies, theatre studies, and game studies, giving him a unique perspective on the narratives and mechanics of digital experiences.

Currently, he is authoring a book on the representation of cities in video games, examining how urban spaces are depicted and navigated in virtual worlds. Alongside this, Giorgio is working on a language-teaching educational game inspired by the works of Italian writer and pedagogue Gianni Rodari.

Giorgio’s current research also delves into game history, where he explores gameplay mechanics across genres—such as turn-based combat and action elements—and investigates the cultural practices of modding and "cracking." His critical contributions to the game studies field include essays on memory culture within games as well as the depiction and significance of urban spaces in the Zelda series.