Register now for #FROG2021! Online Conference: Nov 27th FROG Crossroads on site im Vienna: Nov 26th We are looking forward to a magical conference with you. 😊 frogvienna.at #gamestudies #conference #callforabstracts #gamedesign #gameresearch

The most recent issue of Game Studies journal is again out, with new peer-reviewed research articles and CFPs #gamestudies gamestudies.org/2103

Note that #DiGRA 2022 conference deadline has been extended until 31st October (conference dates are April 25th - 29th 2022) #gamestudies digra2022.org

Hey friends! The Gaming for Emotional and Mental Health lab are looking for participants for a new study (specifically a Randomised Controlled Trial). It seems really interesting so I'm looking to spread some awareness of it - all details available below. Thanks for helping out!

2 week left to submit your abstract to #FROG2021 on the topics: 🎮The Magic of Creating through Games 🔮The Magic of Immersion in Games 🧙‍♀️The Magic of Connecting through Games 🐸Representations of Magic in Games ⭕️Magic Circles in Game Studies frogvienna.at/call-2021/ #gamestudies

HEVGA released a new report today with Entertainment Software Association, Benefits of Video Games in K-12 Education, based on a review of the academic literature. We hope the report encourages more teachers to use video games in their classrooms! Download the report: tinyurl.com/vp49wbub

Thinking of using social media to advertise your research study? Here are some practical steps of how to avoid common pitfalls and how to make the best of the platform/s of choice lindakkaye.wixsite.com/dr-linda-kaye/…

The CFP for "Trans Game Studies" is out! Abstract submissions for special issue of Communication, Culture & Critique on the intersection of games and trans lives open now through *December 15* Co-edited by Whit Pow (they/them) & myself. See full CFP for more info: ourglasslake.com/wp-content/upl…

Students graduating in 2021/22 from any game related degree, diploma or certificate in Canada & the US are eligible to participate - complete the eligibility survey to apply! bit.ly/3o67Tow

"Games are not inherently addicting" says research psychologist Dr. Rachel Kowert to the #F24Debate as #China dubbed #videogames the "opium of the mind" and further regulated screen time. #Fortnite

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NCA Game Studies top paper awards for “Not your therapist: Streamers’ and Content Creators’ perception of parasocial relationships and therapeutic inquiries on stream” Thank you to Steph Orme, Ph.D. @ PAXEast and @ferchauda for being the most bestest coauthors!

Plz RT! Call for Chapters for a NEW book, "50 Games to Use for Inclusion, Equity, & Justice." ETC Press Propose a game to write about (very quick form): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #inclusion #equity #justice #DEI #games #care #compassion #teaching

Anyone have any recommendations about books that talk about open world type games (GTA, Far Cry, etc) #gamestudies

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Who represents the future of our incredible video game industry? Today we are introducing #TheGameAwards Future Class 2021, 50 inspiring individuals from across gaming. Meet all 50 of them and hear their stories now! thegameawards.com/future-class

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Plz RT! Due TODAY! Call for Chapter proposals for 50 Games to Use for Inclusion, Equity, and Justice. We are especially looking for submissions from: K-12 #educators #BIPOC #gamedevs Very short proposal at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #equity #justice #inclusion #games #K12

Happy holidays!