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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 21/09/2026

Our exhaustive collection of football shirts featuring video game cameos has been updated for the 26-27 season: aftermath.site/football-shirt...

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Many thanks to Lookout Eugene-Springfield for this comprehensive profile of my career. I really appreciated this in-depth conversation about my work. Meet the UO professor who studies the serious side of games lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/univer...

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Meet the UO professor who studies the serious side of games

Maxwell Foxman, an associate professor at the University of Oregon, studies how games and play intersect with nongame industries and media.

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

"It also serves as an example of solid research in its skillful weaving of interview insights, personal experience, and concrete examples" Thanks to Steffi Shook for the kind words about craft in @nieborg.bsky.social and my book Read the @ijoc-usc.bsky.social review here: ijoc.org/index.php/ij...

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View of David B. Nieborg and Maxwell Foxman, Mainstreaming and Game Journalism | International Journal of Communication

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Thanks for the shout out! Saw this article a few days ago and Oscar did a great job breaking it down this thread.

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

"Real or fake" is running out of road as a way to evaluate images. My recent article proposes fidelity instead — how faithfully an image represents what it claims to, across several dimensions rather than one verdict. Nice write-up from OregonNews with a great chart! news.uoregon.edu/how-evaluate...

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Rabindra Ratan, Donna Z. Davis, Ph.D., Danny Pimentel, David Beyea, Alex P. Leith, Jakki Bailey, and David Jeong. Also many thanks to Tai Le for making it all possible!

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Day 2 of Meaningful XR is already off to a great start with Cortney Harding discussing benefits and drawbacks of smart glasses on the market. So pleased to be a lead organizer for this @uosojc.bsky.social conference along with colleagues and friends:

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Absolutely! We track 3 of those “weird” early articles and essentially advocate for more time needed when it comes to such play (something I’ve been passionate about for a few years now)

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

And thanks to @zizip.bsky.social for putting this whole book together so thoughtfully and efficiently. Can't wait to read the whole thing

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

New Book Chapter w/ @nieborg.bsky.social about early days of AI news coverage. Drawing from our book, we argue mainstreaming AI will be hard, especially given expectations for journalists to play with and understand the tech. Send me a note if you need a copy: www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...

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Mainstreaming AI | 8 | How Journalists Play with Emerging Technologies

This chapter examines the role of US-based journalists in shaping artificial intelligence (AI) discourses and imaginaries as the innovation becomes increasingly

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Matt Knutson @mattknutson.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Nearing the end of #SCMS26, and guess what's still left to talk about? P18, Reexamining Esports with @a-c-cote.bsky.social, @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social, Keung Yoon Bae, and Taylore Woodhouse. Starting in 30 min in Alpine 1.

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

I illustrate the framework using Forensic Architecture's investigation into the killing of Hind Rajab — a powerful example of how CGI-based journalism can pursue truth through measurement, transparency, and approximation rather than the pretense of neutral capture.

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🔹 Contextual Features — Is the visual clearly tied to the story and its sources? 🔹 Informational Integrity — Is the development process documented and accessible?

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🔹 Visual Equivalence — Does the image effectively convey the intended reality? 🔹 Technical Qualities — What production tools and limitations shape how it looks? 🔹 Complexity — Does the level of detail match the message's intent?

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

In this article, I propose fidelity as a new occupational ideology for visual journalism. Borrowed from computer science, fidelity refers to the degree to which computer-generated media accurately represent reality. I break this down into five key dimensions:

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

As CGI becomes a staple of newsroom production — from 3D reconstructions and immersive journalism to AI-generated visuals — how do we evaluate whether these images are truthful? The old standby of "objectivity" was built for a world of cameras and film, not rendering engines and generative models.

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

New article out in Digital Journalism! 🎉 "Conceptualizing Fidelity: Reimagining Contemporary Visual Journalism's Occupational Ideologies" Open access → doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2026.2626739 I propose fidelity as a new framework for evaluating truth in CGI-based visual journalism. More below

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Conceptualizing Fidelity: Reimagining Contemporary Visual Journalism’s Occupational Ideologies

This article conceptualizes fidelity as a new occupational ideology in visual journalism, offering an alternative to objectivity as computer-generated imagery (CGI) becomes increasingly commonplace...

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Submission categories: Full Papers, Short Papers, Work-in-Progress Escalator, Posters, Panels/Roundtables, Lightning Talks, and XR Demos. Student, early career, and industry submissions are highly encouraged. Questions? Contact Me! Details at meaningfulxr.org

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

About one week left to submit to Meaningful XR (2/28) 📅 May 30–31, 2026 | 📍 University of Oregon, Portland & Virtual Submit here: event.fourwaves.com/mxr2026/subm... Topics include XR + AI, XR in education and the workplace, game design in XR, XR's societal impact, and more. #VR #XR #AR

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Don’t know how I missed this but many thanks to @stantium.bsky.social for this kind review of @nieborg.bsky.social and my book from 2023! Read it here: muse.jhu.edu/pub/15/artic...

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Project MUSE -- Verification required!

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Before the calendar year closes out, I just want to remind everyone to consider submitting to Meaningful XR! Deadline for submissions is the end of February! We look forward to seeing your research and projects surrounding VR, AR, and XR! Here's the link to the CFP: www.meaningfulxr.org

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Chris Kerr @kerrblimey.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

NEW: I spoke with the reporters behind Post Games, Aftermath, Game File, People Make Games, Rogue, and Rascal News to learn about the trials and triumphs of going independent in a shifting game media landscape dominated by conglomeration and layoffs.

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jeeyon shim 심지연 @jeeyon.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Listening to Cameron Kunzelman interviewing Jacob Geller about essay writing and the vagaries of making an income on YT. Laughed out loud when Geller observed that Mr. Beast probably has terrible conversion rates on his ad sponsorships bc he targets children, aka people who don't have credit cards

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Thanks to my co-authors @a-c-cote.bsky.social, @combatwombat1.bsky.social, Vasil Arangelov, Bri Sonner and Jeffery Fricke-Waters on this project! Looking forward to next steps!

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Another presentation in the books for @esportsresnet.bsky.social! This one arguing for how philosophies, labor and infrastructure shape differences in collegiate esports programs.

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Was very pleased to represent the EGR Lab in discussing VR Spectatorship and Esports at the annual @esportsresnet.bsky.social con. Thanks to co-director @a-c-cote.bsky.social for coordinating Twitch. For those hoping to catch the last day, go here (it's free): esportsresearch.net/category/ern...

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Was happy to contribute to this article helmed by Alex Leith on how VRChat became a space for coping during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the article here and we nicely have a visual abstract to go with it: doi.org/10.1016/j.ch...

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Nintendo Life @nintendolife.com · 23/10/2025

Marvel Cosmic Invasion Scores December Release Date And Two New Fighters. (Repost)

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Scores December Release Date And Two New Fighters

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Thanks to SPJ Oregon and Nicole Dahmen for having me talk about the challenges of covering AI as it becomes an increasingly ubiquitous technology at their conference. Especially appreciate them letting me Zoom in considering me currently being in NYC

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Due to a gaffe in reading from a text-to-speech program, I think if I ever do decide to get into rapping, I'll go by the moniker of MC Luhan.

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Another kind review of our work by Andreas Rauscher about @nieborg.bsky.social and my book! For those who speak German, this may be a good one for you: mediarep.org/server/api/c...

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Another year of collaborating with the excellent Katerina Girginova and team on the Social Grammars of Virtuality Report! Want to know the dominant theories surrounding XR today? Take a look at the co-authored chapter between me and Shane Burrell there: penn.manifoldapp.org/read/theorie...

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Dr. Penelope K Hardy @pkhardy.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

New on H-Sci-Med-Tech: Check out Gabriel Antúnez De Mayolo Kou (UWisconsin-La Crosse)‬’s review of @nieborg.bsky.social (@utoronto.ca‬) & @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social‬ (@uoregon.bsky.social‬)’s book _Mainstreaming & Game Journalism_ (2023) @mitpress.bsky.social Review avail @hnetreviews.bsky.social

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Are you still in New York or the surrounding area? Do you want to hang out and/or connect regarding the usual work stuff (games, VR/AR/XR, game journalism, etc.)? Please send me a note! I am looking forward to seeing new and old faces!

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

For those who don't know, I am a FEW days away from taking a year-long sabbatical from UO! For the next year, I will (mostly) be found right back home in New York City!!!!!

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Glad I could be the first! Such a good read! And thanks also to @jameshodges.net for all the support we book editor.

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

It's the summer of reviews here in the PNW For those interested in contemporary videogame production and the complicated changes in employment and ideology in game studios, I can't recommend @brkeogh.bsky.social's book enough. Read the review here: dx.doi.org/10.1353/lac.....

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Project MUSE - The Videogame Industry Does Not Exist by Brendan Keogh (review)

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Read Jim’s book! Short review is it’s very good if you’re interested in game tools!

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

As I get ready for the "Instagramming Amsterdam" study abroad class I am about to teach, I was trying out my best instagrammable photo moments in NEW Amsterdam, while having a lovely (if sweltering) day at Art Omi

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Not my favorite habit but managed to churn out an entire chapter (roughly 2,750 words) today. Sometimes you just need those days to sit and *really* focus on writing!

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

It’s been another great #ica25 and my last as @icagames.bsky.social chair! Been a privilege to see this division grow in scope and size! Looking forward to seeing what comes next and thanks to my fellow officers both in the division and others

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Maxwell Foxman @maxwellfoxman.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Celebrating 20 years at #ica25!!! @icagames.bsky.social made this swag showcasing our “tour schedule.” If you want your own band shirt, shoot me a note! Cc @icahdq.bsky.social

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Daniel Pietschmann @empi2k.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Very cool panel and demo on using Beyond Meet Space in VR chat as research and teaching platform by a large team of colleagues, including Robby Ratan, Max Foxman, Swati Pandita

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