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Central Michigan University Press @cmichpress.bsky.social · Jun 10
New Game Series – Art & System: Games for Expanded Play

Cmich Press announces the launch of a new series, Art and System: Games for Expanded Play, debuting on October 1st. Led by Tim Hutchings, this series aims to preserve impactful indie games and showcase innovative works. Featured titles…
New Game Series – Art & System: Games for Expanded Play
Cmich Press announces the launch of a new series, Art and System: Games for Expanded Play, debuting on October 1st. Led by Tim Hutchings, this series aims to preserve impactful indie games and showcase innovative works. Featured titles include Dog Eat Dog, Princess with a Cursed Sword, and The Mountain Witch.
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We are thrilled to announce that tickets are on sale NOW for our upcoming event with Brengman Family Wines: a "Winter Wine & Games Night." Join us on January 31st for an evening of games, wines, and snacks at their beautiful Traverse City site! Purchase your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4ijuj1g
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November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Planning for Black Friday and Giving Tuesday? Keep the CLGS in mind!
We will be offering a limited-time sale on our website starting on Thanksgiving, and you can designate a donation to the CLGS by searching for us through CMU's giving page! Visit giving.apps.cmich.edu/donate to get started.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Hello, friends and vampires! Try this new link to our Discord server and join our Five Hundred Year Old Vampire fan channel: The Prime Convocation. Share your stories, art, and questions with others in the community and expand your cohort. https://bit.ly/4px0H33
Art: @goblinprincete.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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This winter, join our Five Hundred Year Old Vampire Facebook Group (https://bit.ly/4a2irP8 ) and/or our Discord channel (https://bit.ly/4prW4r3) to share the stories/art you have created!

Pick up FYOV through Gifts for Gothic Gatherings: https://bit.ly/43lWh6t

Art: @goblinprincete.bsky.social
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Glide into the weekend on the wings of great news! The latest CMich Press newsletter is live now: https://bit.ly/4prRh93
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November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Did you know you can designate a donation to the CLGS this year for Giving Tuesday? To donate, go to https://bit.ly/44fO5Fd then search 'Center for Learning through Games and Simulations' in the 'Search for Funds' bar.
November 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Did you know you can designate a donation to the CLGS and Simulations this year for Giving Tuesday? To donate, go to https://bit.ly/44fO5Fd, then search 'Center for Learning through Games and Simulations' in the 'Search for Funds' bar.
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Gifts for Gothic Gatherings is ALIVE! (Well...unless you count the vampires.) Grab your curated bundles of Five Hundred Year Old Vampire and Monumental Consequence content for a limited time (and at a discount)! Start your holiday shopping here: https://bit.ly/43lWh6t

Art:@warbeard.bsky.social!
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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Many different creative disciplines, including sound, can come together to form a game. Check out this article on video game music featuring two faculty members from CMU's School of Music: https://bit.ly/3LHoHC5

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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Break Our Games last Friday -- we had such an amazing turnout, we had to grab more games! Thanks also to Friendly Skeleton for sharing their wonderful creations with us!
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Games can take you anywhere! This week, our Coordinator of Outreach, Veronica Gregory, is attending the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo to learn more about how games are emerging in this space and see what's new. We can't wait to hear all about it!
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November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Be one of the first to pledge to Gifts for Gothic Gatherings TODAY and get access to some of CMich Press's best-selling games packaged in a curated bundle -- at an enticing discount.
Get a head start on your holiday shopping here: https://bit.ly/43lWh6t
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November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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TOMORROW, Gifts for Gothic Gatherings drops on BackerKit. Explore two curated bundles featuring Monumental Consequence and Five Hundred Year Old Vampire at a special seasonal price -- follow the prelaunch page now: https://bit.ly/43lWh6t

Art: @warbeard.bsky.social and @allenpanakalart.com
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November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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During the nights of winter, when charades usually hold sway at holiday gatherings, mix it up. On Tuesday, order the Bloody Holiday bundle from our BackerKit Holiday Market, full of Five Hundred Year Old Vampire content. Follow the prelaunch page: https://bit.ly/43lWh6t

Art: @arayaart.bsky.social
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November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Checking out the Catastrophe Games booth at u-con and came across a couple games from @cmichpress.bsky.social!! You can spot 500 Year Old Vampire there towards the top mid-left!
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November 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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What's in your future this winter? Pick up the Gothic Gathering bundle from CMich Press, which includes Monumental Consequence and Five Hundred Year Old Vampire, to play through adventures where you steer the course. Follow the prelaunch page here: https://bit.ly/43lWh6t

Art:@warbeard.bsky.social
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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We are excited to announce that our Pages of the Press program is off to a wonderful start! We had the chance to speak with Jordan Fox from Epicenter Mt. Pleasant about the program and its background as part of the CLGS last week -- thanks for the great article! https://bit.ly/43Qq3Rd
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November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Tonight's the night! Join us at Room 211 in the Park Library from 3-5 to test games in the development process at CMich Press! No experience is necessary; all are welcome. See you soon to Break Our Games!
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Gifts for Gothic Gatherings is coming... beginning on November 18th, buy a Five Hundred Year Old Vampire bundle on BackerKit and explore the evolution of vampires like Anathi Mbeki, or create your own character! Follow the prelaunch page to get a head start: https://bit.ly/43lWh6t
Art: Goñi Montes
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November 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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On Monday, our co-director, Dr. Jon Truitt, won the Central Michigan University Honors Program Life Raft debate in the Intro to Honors course after a mighty struggle with other faculty and staff! Just one example of the cool things CLGS professors do on campus!

Photo from the Honors Program's post.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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In less than a week, bring home curated holiday bundles featuring CMich Press' games Five Hundred Year Old Vampire and Monumental Consequence. Follow the prelaunch page today: https://bit.ly/43lWh6t

Line art: @warbeard.bsky.social, CMU alumni!
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November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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We know it's cold outside and you're looking for something to do to get out of the house or dorm... so join us this Friday from 3-5 at Room 211 in the Park Library to Break Our Games! Step into the game design process and help us play games in development at CMich Press. See you then!
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November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Today the Duggan Library at Hanover College did an unboxing of the games they received as part of International Games Month. We are so proud that Hydrologic Cycle was one of them! Check out their video here: https://bit.ly/3Jy0ygy
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November 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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It's that time of year when the terrifying question looms: What to get for your loved ones during this holiday season?
Starting November 18th, you can pick up a discounted bundle of select products through our shop on BackerKit's Holiday Market at https://bit.ly/43lWh6t Check it out today!
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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International Games Month game night at the Library was a hit! Special thanks to CMU Libraries for collaborating with us on this event, as well as all of the student game masters who helped everything go so smoothly.

Want more open game time? Check out Break Our Games this Friday from 3-5 PM.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM