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Europe’s Oldest Game Studies Course Is Getting Closed
The University for Further Education Krems is closing the doors of their Center for Applied Game Studies. Center Lead Natalie Denk is looking to save projects like FROG otherwise. (Walter Skokanitsch / Denk)

Europe’s Oldest Game Studies Course Is Getting Closed

The University for Further Education Krems in Austria is ending the oldest game studies course in Europe and closing its Center for Applied Game Studies. This marks the loss of two of the oldest institutions in European Game Studies. Former Center Head Natalie Denk however has plans.
By Pascal Wagner 2 min read
BLM and Bavarian Family Ministry Present Gaming Extremism Study
From left: Constantin Winkler and Lars Wiegold of PRIF and Vivienne Ohlenforst of modus zad presenting the study results at the Bavarian Family Ministry (modus zad)

BLM and Bavarian Family Ministry Present Gaming Extremism Study

Bayerische Landeszentrale für neue Medien and the Bavarian Family Ministry have commissioned a study about extremism in gaming. The results, presented at the Ministry by researchers from PRIF and modus zad today: Right-wing extremism is most prevalent, and most online games don't do enough.
By Pascal Wagner 1 min read
Game Studies Watchlist #48
Rudolf Thomas Inderst; Professor for Game Studies & Game Design (HNU); Founder & Host of the Podcast Channel "Game Studies" (New Books Network); Section Head "Digitalspielkultur" (TITEL kulturmagazin); Expert Advisory Board "Digitale Spiele" (DFJV) © Inderst

Game Studies Watchlist #48

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr. Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include discussions about coastal spaces in GTA, parry systems, and other recommendations.
By Rudolf Inderst 3 min read
Xsolla and HP Launch Joint Education and Innovation Initiative
Signing the collaboration agreement (from Left): Alexey Voronkov, Vice President and Managing Director, Eastern Europe, Türkiye & Israel at HP, and Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla (Picture by HP/Xsolla)

Xsolla and HP Launch Joint Education and Innovation Initiative

In a newly announced collaboration, Xsolla and HP are bringing together Xsolla's Accelerator program and HP's Gaming Garage. The goal is to reach over 100,000 students and young creatives worldwide.
By Stephan Steininger 2 min read