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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

It's Star Wars Day and there is a special event on the horizon for the franchise's 50th anniversary next year. Durham University is hosting a special conference in 2027 reflecting on the legacy of the iconic series. The CFP is below. starwarsat50.webspace.durham.ac.uk

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Call for Papers - Star Wars at 50: Forces, Forms, Legacies

A one-day scholarly conference at Durham University scheduled for May 7th 2027.

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Lawrence has given us a great list of immerse documentaries to check out!

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Our final paper today is from Lawrence Brannon presenting The Potential of Interactivity and Gamification Within Immersive Journalism & Interactive Documentary (i-docs) to Inoculate Against Misinformation

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Some fantastic videos created by Leo Wang capturing an autoethnographic experience of the realities of being an international student

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

A quick two minute break now before our penultimate paper today is from Leo Wang, presenting Becoming a 'Wojak': Life of an 'abnormal' international student

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Some really interesting reflections on AI and how it is deepening the need for critical thinking and creator knowledge.

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Next up is Dr Nick Lewis presenting AI - Assistant or Replacement?

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Loved the discussions from Amanda on player diaries and the difficulties of interviewing devs!

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Well, now we want to play Death Stranding but no time as Amanda Curtis is launching us right into the next paper - Documenting Play: Player Journals as Tools for Inclusive Game Studies

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Now we have Meg Ritchie presenting Play(er) as Research(er): An Autoethnographic Approach for the Analysis of Non-Normative Pleasures within Play

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Having a short break now but what a fantastic start to the conference!

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Dr Chloe Germaine is now taking us through The Hacking Method she has helped develop; looking at hacking as remaking, breaking and critical play. #CreativeMethodologiesConference

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Lisaa @spacesandplaces.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Fantastic morning podcasting, looking forward to this afternoon!

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

We start with our first keynote from Dr Chloe Germaine, Playing, Making, and Breaking: Research through Games. Fantastic exploration of capacity of games to be played with, broken, and applied to design practice - and what we can learn from this!

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

It's conference day! Tickets still available for our hybrid event starting at 1pm. Come join us for some wonderful papers of media methodologies! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-m...

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Creative Methodologies: Practical Play and Media Multiplicities

A special conference examining the wonderful potential of research methods in media studies.

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

MultiPlay is working with the University of Sunderland and MeCCSA to host a special conference on media studies research methods. Come join our online event Creative Methodologies: Practical Play and Media Multiplicities on 3rd July. Tickets free! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-m...

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Creative Methodologies: Practical Play and Media Multiplicities

A special conference examining the wonderful potential of research methods in media studies.

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Need some research inspiration? Our conference papers are on our YouTube channel! Browse our playlists and discover new games studies ideas www.youtube.com/@multiplayne...

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Video Game Monsters: A Compendium is shaping into an incredible collection but we're looking for scholars working in some specific areas to join this wonderful project, with submissions on the figure of the werewolf, classic monster games, and the monstrosity of the video games industry.

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

We're delighted to share this special one day conference organised by Ewan Kirkland on Concept Art and Character Design: Critical and Creative Perspectives Conference 18th July - abstracts due by 30th April! Details here: cacd2025.edublogs.org

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Concept Art and Character Design: Critical and Creative Perspectives – a one-day conference – 18 July 2025 – the University for the Creative Arts

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

We're seeking abstracts for our third potential entry into our video game minigraph series! Minigraphs are REFable even though they are half the word count of a monograph. Details in the link below. Send abstracts/queries to networkmultiplay@gmail.com multiplaynetwork.org/call-for-pap...

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Call For Papers: Books and Journals

Call For Proposals: Video Games MiniGraphs MultiPlay is excited to announce that we are launching a new minigraph series: Video Games… Minigraphs are much shorter and concise forms of monographs, u…

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Come join us for our special Games in the Zeitgeist Conference on Jan 28th. Papers on Zelda, Dragon Age, Baldur's Gate and more! Tickets free. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/games-in-t...

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Games in the Zeitgeist

Join us for our 'Games in the Zeitgeist' conference, where we explore and celebrate trends in gaming culture 2024!

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MultiPlay Network @multiplaynetwork.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Hi everyone! MultiPlay is a multidisciplinary network supporting video game studies. Join our Discord here: discord.gg/WhT49QJ4dp see our website for CFPs: multiplaynetwork.org

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The Network for Multidisciplinary Research on Digital Play and Games

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