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cultsociologist.bsky.social
Last few spaces left at our #GAMEHEARTS event at IWM London later this month, exploring the value of video games. www.eventbrite.com/e/game-chang...
Game-changing Synergies: exploring the cultural and societal value of video
Join us for at the in London as we bring together researchers, policy makers, game creators, and the wider creative industry
www.eventbrite.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
cgislam.bsky.social
I have a (open access!!) paper out as part of my work on the GAMEHEARTS project and with my fantastic colleagues at the University of Salford!

It uses Bourdieu's idea of cultural intermediaries to map out the route video games are taking towards increased cultural legitimacy.
Do Video Games Matter? Examining Video Games’ Pathways to Legitimacy and Cultural Value Through Cultural Intermediaries - Charlotte Gislam, Garry Crawford, Gaynor Bagnall, Victoria Gosling, Neta Yodov...
After years on the fringe of our cultural and social life, video games are becoming more recognized as legitimate and culturally valuable. This paper examines t...
journals.sagepub.com
July 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
cultsociologist.bsky.social
We have a new paper out!!

Do Video Games Matter??
Read our new #GAMEHEARTS paper which explores the role of cultural intermediaries in shaping the cultural legitimacy of video games.

journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Do Video Games Matter? Examining Video Games’ Pathways to Legitimacy and Cultural Value Through Cultural Intermediaries - Charlotte Gislam, Garry Crawford, Gaynor Bagnall, Victoria Gosling, Neta Yodov...
After years on the fringe of our cultural and social life, video games are becoming more recognized as legitimate and culturally valuable. This paper examines t...
journals.sagepub.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
cgislam.bsky.social
As part of my work on the GAMEHEARTS project, I am looking for people to fill out this survey on #music and #videogames. Tell us about the music you listen to and why you do so - it will massively help out our research!

💜 Plz share widely 💜

Link to the survey is: rb.gy/h5emy5
A call for participants for a survey on music and video games.
May 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
cultsociologist.bsky.social
Me doing my thing.
Presenting our #gamehearts research at the annual British Sociological Association conference today.
April 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
tipheret.bsky.social
Spent the weekend at GameHearts repping GOG. The event focused on how gamedev connects with culture, policy & economy at both EU and national levels. I made sure game preservation and real industry support were front and center. Now let’s see if these ideas turn into real action where it matters!
March 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
cultsociologist.bsky.social
Our first #GAMEHEARTS newsletter is available here:

gamehearts.eu/gamehearts-n...

Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, do please get in touch with me!
Gamehearts
gamehearts.eu
February 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
cultsociologist.bsky.social
Do you play video games? We’re after people over 18 to complete our pilot survey for our #GAMEHEARTS research here:
Please share.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Gamers' experience: Information sheet and consent form
Dear gamer, We are a research team from The University of Salford who are interested in the experiences of being a gamer. 1. About the Survey The following survey is part of a broader project called...
docs.google.com
November 13, 2024 at 8:56 PM
cgislam.bsky.social
In my work as a researcher for the GAMEHEARTS project, I'm looking for responses to this survey on the experiences of gamers.

Help us get lots of data to shape our research by telling us about the games you connect to!

Please share widely!

#Gamesky #Academia #Videogames
Gamers' experience: Information sheet and consent form
Dear gamer, We are a research team from The University of Salford who are interested in the experiences of being a gamer. 1. About the Survey The following survey is part of a broader project called...
forms.gle
November 11, 2024 at 5:21 PM