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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I wrote a book and it has a cover now! (Pre-order up, available Feb 5, 2026) www.bloomsbury.com/us/fractured...

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Popping in to share my EXP Talk with Psychgeist - you can find other interesting and fun talks on the YouTube channel as well! This one is based on my chapter in the Dragon Age book, but there are other talks available on The Last of Us and The Witcher, with more being added!

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Mirrors, Morality, and Dragon Age | EXP Talk

YouTube video by Psychgeist

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

@ghildirthalen.bsky.social Hello! You don't know me, but I'm a fan and scholar who has done (maybe too much) work re: Dragon Age. I have a project right now that I'm interested in reaching out to you about, but wasn't sure how to contact you. Let me know if you might be interested in chatting!

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Anyone who studies/writes enjoying Dragon Age: The Veilguard? Have anything to say about it? Get in touch!

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

New article now available! Looking at romance and comparing the approaches/possibilities (and player experiences) across the Dragon Age series and Baldur's Gate 3. revistas.ulusofona.pt/index.php/ij...

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Designing Romance and the ‘Playersexuality’ Debate | The International Journal of Games and Social Impact

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

I had a fantastic time at my first Antiquity in Media Studies conference (and a lot of fun talking about The Forgotten City and Baldur's Gate 3 yesterday). Thanks so much to the organizers for drawing together so many wonderful scholars and projects! #AIMS2024

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

I had a wonderful time listening to engaging approaches to teaching about antiquities and talking about God of War and Hades for the Pedagogy Potluck at #AIMS2024 this morning!

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Leon Xiao @leonxiao.com · 04/11/2024

Too many people have told me they missed out on an academic event (CfPs) because they didn’t know about it (I have too!). 😢 No more FOMO! Here’s the beginning of a small spreadsheet database: docs.google.com/spreadsheets.... 📝 Let’s start with game studies. 🎮👾 Ping me for edits.

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Call for Papers

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Romance is a big deal for a lot of players. This article checks out some of these romantic dynamics in games like the new Dragon Age title The Veilguard (and I'm also briefly quoted in it)!

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In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the Dating Pool Includes Elves and Mages

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest video game to lean into relationships between fellow adventurers that grow into something more.

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Victor Navarro-Remesal @vthewanderer.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

A starter pack for Game Studies on Bluesky. Let me know if you want to be added or want to recommend any account or feed. Share it around! go.bsky.app/56c1mPm

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

Quote post with your cat's yearbook photo #caturday (Voted most likely to be perpetually unamused)

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

The collection is growing.... ...new book announcement SOON! Learn more about the collection here: rkowert.com/psychgeistof...

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 12/07/2024

Probably about time to update socials. I'll be starting as a new Assistant Professor of Games and Esports at ASU next month!

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 28/03/2024

Looking forward to the release of this collection in September! So many fantastic chapters on regional, historical, and cultural representations in video games. (And it includes my chapter on representations of Iraq in House of Ashes!) www.routledge.com/Asian-Histor...

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Asian Histories and Heritages in Video Games

This book explores the representations of national Asian histories in digital games. Situated at the intersection of regional game studies and historical game studies, this book offers chapters on his...

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

So thrilled that this is available now! Thanks to the editors and other authors. This is a great collection (and may also feature a chapter by me on using Dragon Age in the classroom). The book is incredible and worth a look!

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Christine Tomlinson, PhD @socstudygames.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

Hello! Looks like I get to try to find everyone on a new platform now 🤔

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