Category Archives: York College Transformative Games Initiative

U.S. Technology Device Ownership 2015

68% of Americans have smartphones; 45% have tablet computers. Ownership of other digital devices has not grown in recent years.
Today, 68% of U.S. adults have a smartphone, up from 35% in 2011, and tablet computer ownership has edged up to 45% among adults, according to newly released survey data from the Pew Research Center. Smartphone ownership … Continue Reading ››

Call for Papers: Role-Playing the Queer – LGBTQ+ Characters in RPGs

Deadline for essay pitches: Saturday, November 14th Deadline for final essay: Saturday, December 12th Submit your pitches to: PopMatters’ Features Editor Dawn Eyestone, eyestone(at)popmatters.com Email subject line: PopMatters / Queer RPGs It’s no secret that role-playing games allow players to experience the world (or another world) through the eyes of any number of characters. Players can “try on” … Continue Reading ››

Abstract Deadline Extended to Nov 1st for CUNY Games Festival!

Attention all CUNY and non-CUNY Gamers! We have extended the deadline for abstracts until November 1st to accommodate additional faculty and student presentations! The CUNY Games Network is excited to announce the third annual CUNY Games Festival to be held on January 22, 2016 at the CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan. We will also … Continue Reading ››