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DiGRA Central Asia Conference 2027 – Call for Papers
The II DiGRA Central Asia Conference will take place on 27 February 2027 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Researchers, educators, students and industry practitioners are invited to submit English-language abstracts (150–300 words) on game studies and related topics by 23 November 2026.
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Call for Papers – GachaCon 2027: Otome Games
We’ll be hosting GachaCon 2027, a hybrid academic conference on gacha games with otome games as the main theme, on 1–3 February 2027 at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong. We will have a dedicated student-led presentation session, so everyone is encouraged to apply. Call for Papers: https://tinyurl.com/gachacon2027callforpaper
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Play4Change 2027 Award: Call for Games Now Open
The Call for Games for the 2027 Play4Change Award is now open. Submissions are welcome for games, game-based projects, and research exploring games as tools for social change.
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DiGRA 2027-9 Board Candidates
Soon Election Buddy will open for the 2027-9 DiGRA Executive Board. Keep your eyes on your inbox for a ballot and if you do not see an invitation to vote by 17:00 ET, please check your spam folder. The subject line will read: “Vote now: DiGRA – DiGRA Board 2027-9.” Current members will receive a…
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Call for Participants: Psychological Accessibility & Representation in Videogames
This study explores the cultural, social, and psychological dimensions of video game accessibility, addressing areas such as character representation, player safety in multiplayer environments, and participation within gaming communities.
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Welcome DiGRA 2027 Programme Committee
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Job Opening- University of Toronto Mississauga
Assistant Professor The Department of English and Drama at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the field of Game Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1st, 2027. This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote…
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DiGRA Rising Star Award: New Annual Structure
Written by Dr. Yisong Han, Approved by Board vote on 10 September 2026. We are pleased to announce an updated structure for the Rising Star Spotlight. Since its introduction, the Rising Star Spotlight has received a positive response from the DiGRA community and has provided an important way to recognise and showcase emerging scholars in…
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Call for Conference Hosts for DiGRA 2028
Please note that this call has slightly changed from last year given community and host feedback. Every year, the Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA) gathers scholars, designers, and practitioners from across the world to share research, ideas, and play. Since 2003, these conferences have been made possible by local organising committees who volunteer their time…
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HCI & Video Game Psychology Graduate Research Project
Playing with Emotion is an online graduate research study examining how specific RPG mechanics relate to momentary mood and player experience. Adults 18+ are invited to play a short original browser-based game and complete brief questionnaires.