Author Archives: Kelly Boudreau

Academic Inspiration & CFP One of my very best friends – who has recently finished a 5 year degree in Education at McGill, gave me this wonderfully inspirational plaque to hang on my wall =) Appropriate considering this recent CFP:A Companion to Bullshit AbstractsOctober 19,2005George Reisch and Gary Hardcastle (editors)Popular interest in bullshit might beContinue reading “Academic Inspiration & CFP One of my very best f…”

Digital Memories & Amnesia In a web of hyperlinks and google searches, it is hard to remember what you saw and where. The talk of (cyber)footprints, security features that allows one to trace the steps of a user in cyberspace interests me, but tell me – how do I find that great site i stumbledContinue reading “Digital Memories & Amnesia In a web of hyperlinks…”

Acronyms in [cyber]Space Over the last 3 years that I have been working on research surrounding game studies and identity, the shift in acronyms – much like definitional terms in the field – have been confusing at best. After a good coffee and chat with a friend, this is where acronyms stand… When i startedContinue reading “Acronyms in [cyber]Space Over the last 3 years th…”

Call for PapersHuman Systems – Digital BodiesThe International Digital Media and Arts Association and the Miami University Center for Interactive Media Studies partner to present CODE – an examination of the many codes that drive the digital media and arts world. This is an expanded program from previous iDMMa or IMS conferences and it willContinue reading “Call for Papers Human Systems – Digital Bodies Th…”

Upcoming EventsIf you are interested in game studies (and if you read this space at all, chances are that you are), there are a few events coming up that are worth taking time out to attend: —————————–Where the Boys Play: Video Games, Nostalgia and the so-called Other Spaces of ChildhoodShanly Dixon, Humanties Program, ConcordiaBart Simon,Continue reading “Upcoming Events If you are interested in game stud…”

Kuhn, Paradigms & Game StudiesAnother course material inspired post – we have been talking about Thomas S. Kuhn’s work on The Structure of Scientific Revolution. A VERY simplified understanding (filtered through my brain that is) is that the transition to science is embodied in the concepts of paradigms. That is to say, that in pre-paradigmicContinue reading “Kuhn, Paradigms & Game Studies Another course mate…”

Trick or TreatFor those of us who are too old to trick or treat (aside from bringing our kids out) World of Warcraft has decked themselves out in Hallowe’en decorations and a special trick or treat quest in today’s patch. Head to Ogrimmar, and visit the orphanage in the valley of strength – its quiteContinue reading “Trick or Treat For those of us who are too old to …”

Radio without BordersI was re-reading the history section on my favorite radio station woxy.com and thought of the Keane lecture I went to yesterday…A step in the right direction? On July 16th, after a few months of sorting out paperwork and buying new equipment, 97X signed on once again and began a new life asContinue reading “Radio without Borders I was re-reading the history…”

Democracy across BordersEnjoyed a fascinating lecture today by John Keane, on Journalism and Democracy Across Borders. The lecture combined a historical perspective of the role of journalism in politics and democracy, and the future ahead in a ‘globally’ connected world. With bells ringing of Lawrence Lessig, with pleas for serious attention to who has theContinue reading “Democracy across Borders Enjoyed a fascinating lec…”

Mutli-Disciplinarity or Fragmented CommunityThe debate that has been occuring in the field of game studies since perhaps its beginning, the question has become a personal one over the last few months. A recent conversation with a colleague has brought to my attention, the problem that the multi-discplinarity of game studies faces. I am, by departmentalContinue reading “Mutli-Disciplinarity or Fragmented Community The d…”