Es ist wieder soweit: die zweite Ausgabe des wissenschaftlichen games Journals "Eludamos" ist online! Details siehe unten:
Dear colleagues and friends of the game research community,
We are happy to announce that the second edition of "Eludamos. Journal for Computer Game Culture." is now online.
This issue marks the launch of two new sections in Eludamos. The first new section, POSITIONS, offers critical views on key gaming issues. By asking bold questions and turning a light on misconceptions, we want to foster discussion and help to keep the field fresh and lively.
The second new section, PERSPECTIVES, is designed to take an in-depth look at some of the key subjects in the study of digital games.
Next steps:
Eludamos never sleeps and so we are already planning our next steps. For one, we are excited to announce a cooperation with the IADIS conference coming up in July 2008. Alongside other game specific journals ("Simulation & Gaming: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theory, Practice and Research" and "International Journal of Computer Games Technology"), Eludamos will provide a publishing platform for the best conference papers.
Of course, we are also already getting into gear for the fall edition to be published in September 2008. Our thematic focus for the new PERSPECTIVES section is going to be on independent games. Also, we aim to emphasize the academic game review section. On the one hand, this means you can look forward to another exquisite selection of interesting and relevant contributions in the fall; on the other hand, this is a new opportunity for you to get your work noticed! For more details, please see the following call for Papers.
Call for Papers
The call for papers for "Eludamos. Journal for Computer Game Culture" is now open, and we again would like to welcome submissions dealing with everything that is relevant to the field of game studies. We especially encourage contributions focusing on "Independent Games", since this is our thematic focus for the PERSPECTIVES section in the September edition.
We further would like to emphasize our academic game review section. Close "readings" of games are still rare, although much insight about the aesthetics and potentials of this young medium is to be gained from the practice of critical analysis. Tell us why a particular game is noteworthy, what can be learnt from it for practice of game design or in how far it is a culturally and / or socially relevant artefact.
Please note that from now on, all articles undergo a double blind peer review process except for papers submitted to the game review section. We still expect all submission to be in english and accept full papers only. For further specificiations about our submission guidelines please consult http://www.eludamos.org.
The next issue is due to appear in September 2008. Submissions can be made throughout the year, however, articles for the September edition must be submitted by June 20th 2008. Submissions that reach us after that date will be considered for the next issue.
We are looking forward to read from you soon!
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