Victoria Strategem

About the Author

Victoria Strategem is a pioneering voice in digital culture and gaming history, with a keen eye for the economic undercurrents that shaped the virtual worlds of the late 20th century. Drawing from her background in technology journalism and archival research, she explores how early video games mirrored real-world capitalism, blending nostalgia with sharp economic analysis. Her debut book, Pixels & Profit: Building Empires in 90s Tycoon Games, delves into the addictive allure of simulation titles like SimCity and RollerCoaster Tycoon, revealing their profound influence on modern entrepreneurship and digital economies. Strategem's work bridges gaming enthusiasts and business scholars, offering fresh perspectives on how pixelated empires foreshadowed today's tech giants. A frequent contributor to outlets like Wired and The Verge, she continues to champion the intersection of play and profit in an increasingly gamified world.