CGSA/ACÉJ
@cgsaacej.bsky.social
Canadian Game Studies Association / Association canadienne d’études des jeux. Publisher of Loading... Journal. gamestudies.ca
CGSA hits its 20th year, and I'm approaching my 5th year with the @cgsaacej.bsky.social association. CGSA was my 1st conference, it is where I test the wildest ideas, and - just last year - it was the forum where I had an 'aha' moment that secured a solid #PhD thesis topic. To 20 more 💛
Game Over? Not! 🎮👾 CGSA 2026 concludes its *20TH YEAR* as a gathering for game scholars, makers, & enthusiasts. THANK YOU to Marc Lajeunesse, coordinator of @tag-centre.bsky.social at Concordia University for hosting (3 times!) our members from & beyond Canada🍁 👀 Stay tuned for next year’s CGSA!
I had delightful time at @cgsaacej.bsky.social this year! ✊Labour talk w/ @kenzitronic.bsky.social, @thechristinet.bsky.social, & @evkuzn.bsky.social 🎮Game preservation w/ @jeanketterling.bsky.social & @videogamehistorian.bsky.social Thankful to CGSA for running inclusive events (praise the OWL).
At the CGSA/ACEJ @cgsaacej.bsky.social conference, I presented on Pokémon remakes, nostalgia, and game preservation! I had a fantastic time, and I am so proud of the presenters and presentations on our panel. Thanks to the organizers and our wonderful community for another inspiring conference!
So excited to talk about video gaming meditation @cgsaacej.bsky.social today ! This is a unique opportunity to discuss some of my results with some lovely people ! #ethics #gamestudies #philosophy
Nearly time for my (online) presentation at @cgsaacej.bsky.social - talking about my #diablo data and how hardcore players negotiate permadeath. #GameStudies #AcademicSky
🔴Tuesday 26th at 12pm ET - Associate Professor Marc Ouelette @olddominionu.bsky.social reflects on his career in #academia & navigating the space of #gamestudies with: - @kenzitronic.bsky.social - @srirachanikorn.bsky.social - @ahbraithwaite.bsky.social as moderator! Tune in: shorturl.at/ktCCa
🔴Happening TOMORROW! - Tuesday 19th May at 12pm ET 👉 shorturl.at/u1vjt Join Aparajita and Brandon, Assistant #Professor and #PhD #student who, for 10 weeks, got together to: 👽 looked at role of goo in #videogames 👿 studied slimes in #gamedev #pixelart 👻 explored the genre of horror in #cozygames
💚 Assistant Professor Aparajita Bhandari from @uwaterloo.ca tagged team with PhD student Brandon Blackburn from @ucirvine.bsky.social for 10 weeks! 👽 Together, they examined the role of SLIME and GOO in #videogames #pixelart #gamedev 🍿 Join them this Tuesday 19th May at 12pm ET: shorturl.at/u1vjt
🧡 PhD student Brandon Blackburn from @ucirvine.bsky.social paired up with Assistant Professor Aparajita Bhandari from @uwaterloo.ca for 10 weeks! 🦠 Together, they examined the role of SLIME and GOO in #videogames #pixelart #gamedev 🍿 Join them this Tuesday 19th May at 12pm ET: shorturl.at/u1vjt
Tuesday May 19th - the third of our #TwoPlayerTalks! Sign up now: shorturl.at/u1vjt Join Assistant #Professor Aparajita Bhandari & #PhD candidate Brandon Blackburn in a recap of their 10 week journey: - Exploring #cozyhorror in #videogames - Examining goo in #game, #games, #gameart
🔴Happening tomorrow - Tuesday 5th May - at 12pm ET! Sign up for Agata & Charlotte's talk now: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 👐They will discuss #gamedev skills (from making a #videogames about duck butts!), tips on #writing a #book for the #PhD #research, and common experiences in #academia.
Tuesday May 5th - the first of our #TwoPlayerTalks! Sign up now: shorturl.at/xMwKJ Join Assistant Professor @agatawaszkiewicz.bsky.social & PhD candidate Charlotte Courtois in their talk, where, for 10 weeks, they: - #gamedev made a game about duck butts - finished up a #research book manuscript
Fresh from the oven! 🔴LIVE talks by Professors, students, #gamedev, #videogames scholars. FREE to join :-) Across 10 weeks, these folks have taught & learnt new skills w each other - we call it "mutual #mentorship" - they are now ready to share their output! Register now: linktr.ee/cagamestudies
✨ Charlotte Courtois, #PhD student at l'Université de Montréal teamed up w #Professor Agata Waszkiewicz to: (i) Make a #videogame #gameprototype that taught them #gamedev skills and... (ii) Finish Charlotte's #book #manuscript for publication ...IN UNDER 10 WEEKS! 🍿 Learn more: shorturl.at/zYCGo
💫 Featuring @agatawaszkiewicz.bsky.social of our "Multiplayer Mentorship Program"! 🎮 The MMP is a 10-week pairing of industry, creative, and academic folks of the #gamestudies scene. 🍿 Tune into Agata's talk on May 5th on #gamedev #gamedesign #videogames #bookwriting here: shorturl.at/zYCGo
Registration for CGSA 2026 is officially OPEN!!! Les inscriptions pour l’ACÉJ 2026 sont officiellement OUVERTES!!! event.fourwaves.com/cgsa2026/reg...
🚨ANNONCE !🚨 Nous avons décidé d’offrir une petite extension pour la remise des soumissions jusqu’au mercredi 14 janvier à 23 h 59 (HP). Veuillez noter que ce sera la date limite finale! event.fourwaves.com/cgsa2026
CGSA/ACÉJ 2026
Join CGSA/ACÉJ 2026, June 11-14, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.
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🚨ANNOUNCEMENT!🚨 We have decided to offer a small submission deadline extension to Wednesday, January 14 at 11:59 PM PT. Please note that this will be the final deadline! event.fourwaves.com/cgsa2026
CGSA/ACÉJ 2026
Join CGSA/ACÉJ 2026, June 11-14, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.
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Nous venons de lancer notre site web bilingue pour l'ACÉJ 2026 (un jour plus tôt!): event.fourwaves.com/cgsa2026 Nous sommes officiellement prêts à recevoir vos excellentes propositions (l'onglet "Soumissions" est en haut à gauche). N'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous avez des questions. <3
CGSA/ACÉJ 2026
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Our brand-new and bilingual website for CGSA 2026 is now live (a whole day early, go us!): event.fourwaves.com/cgsa2026 We're officially ready receive your wonderful proposals (click the "Submissions" tab in the top-left). As always, email us if you encounter any issues or have any questions. <3
CGSA/ACÉJ 2026
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📣✨Call for Papers!📣✨ CGSA 2026 will take place at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec from June 11-14th, 2026. This year’s chosen theme is “On Repeat”. Submissions are due January 7th, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST Full CfP here: gamestudies.ca/conference-c...
Conference // Conférence
Version française ci-dessous The 2026 CGSA/ACÉJ annual conference will be a hybrid event co-hosted by the Technoculture, Art and Games Lab (TAG) at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec&nbs…
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📣✨Appel à communications !📣✨ L’ACÉJ 2026 aura lieu du 11 au 14 juin 2026, à Montréal (l'Université Concordia). Le thème pour cette année est « La Répétition ». La date limite pour soumission est le 7 janvier 2026 à 23 h 59 HNP. Appel complet ici: gamestudies.ca/conference-c...
Conference // Conférence
Version française ci-dessous The 2026 CGSA/ACÉJ annual conference will be a hybrid event co-hosted by the Technoculture, Art and Games Lab (TAG) at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec&nbs…
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The Canadian Game Studies Association @cgsaacej.bsky.social is an org made up of game researchers, educators, and practitioners with expertise in a wide array of topics. We've published a list of experts related to Steam/itch to help journalists connect with members. gamestudies.ca/media-inquir...
Media Inquiries/Demandes des médias
CGSA is an organization made up of researchers, educators, and practitioners who possess expertise in a wide array of topics, including many that make their way to national and international headli…
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📯L'inscription au l'ACÉJ 2025 est OUVERTE!📯 Rejoignez-nous en ligne ou à Montréal pour des discussions enrichissantes, du réseautage et tout ce qui concerne les études des jeux. Le prix des billets est flexible. Ne manquez pas cette occasion! www.eventbrite.com/e/1216997013...
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📯Registration for the 2025 CGSA/ACÉJ Annual Conference is officially OPEN!📯 Secure your spot today and join us online or in Montreal for insightful discussions, networking, and all things game studies. Flexible ticket pricing and cheaper day passes are available! www.eventbrite.com/e/1216997013...
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Are you interested in Serious games? Educational Games? Learning Games? Or any other term around them. Come to the free, hybrid pre-conference event: Serious Game Arcade! In Montreal before the @cgsaacej.bsky.social conference, Come share, talk, and play. Full call: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
CGSA Pre-Conference: Serious Game Arcade 2025 Call for Participation
CGSA Pre-Conference: Serious Game Arcade 2025 Call for Participation Location: Concordia University 4th Space, Montreal Date: June 6, 2025 Time: 11 am - 5pm When you ask someone who plays games abou...
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⚠️GOOD NEWS//BONNES NOUVELLES⚠️ We have decided to offer a deadline extension to Tuesday, December 17 at 11:59 PM PT. Let's go! Nous avons décidé d’offrir une extension pour la remise des soumissions jusqu’au mardi 17 décembre à 23 h 59 (HP). Allons-y ! cgsaacej202.uwaterloo.ca/openconf.php
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