Author Archives: Kelly Boudreau

In the spirit of sharing my work on identity and mmorpg’s, here is an image of myself and my alter ego in EverQuest – Velixious. (if i could only get my eyes to look normal in this pic it would be great!!)

Working Backwards – or – The Make Work Program Over the last year working on my various pieces of paid and personal research, I have become known to do things the long way. I am constantly being told that I am making more work than is necessary to get the task done. Yet, each timeContinue reading “Working Backwards – or – The Make Work Program Ov…”

Fun TheoryFor those looking for the fast and fun road to social theory. By no means a new discovery for many, but wanted to post the link.

Girls & GamesFor the most part, my academic interests in games tend to exclude gender issues, but on a personal level – as a mom of 9 and 13 year old girls, the issue of gender and games is unavoidable. They are both very aware of the sexual connotations and gender roles written into mostContinue reading “Girls & Games For the most part, my academic inter…”

Images to WordsI have to say, i have a new found respect for my friend over at WhimsyInc. for being able to use images to express so much. I am working on a presentation for monday, where i am attempting to make a simple MS Slide show that will demonstrate the issues i am discussingContinue reading “Images to Words I have to say, i have a new found …”

Virtual BoundariesThere is a conversation currently happening on the digra/gamesnetwork mailing list that discusses the pros and cons of delineating the boundaries that make up an academic field. Although this, in no way relates to the particular topic at hand, it is the root of it. This conversation led me to think about boundaries. WeContinue reading “Virtual Boundaries There is a conversation current…”

Academic EmergenceAlthough for many, game studies is a known, emerging academic field. With many upcoming conferences, and the growing number of available resources, game studies is evolving nicely into a well-rounded discipline. Of the many signs of good things to come from this field (yes i am a tad biased!), the upcoming Games & Culture:Continue reading “Academic Emergence Although for many, game studies…”

Good News & Good Tunes First things first, I am proud to say, I have been accepted to continue my education at Concordia University – heading into the Masters of Arts program in Sociology. Looking forward to a change in academic pace and intensity. Good News #2, the abstract that Maude Bonenfant and I submittedContinue reading “Good News & Good Tunes First things first, I am p…”

When it comes right down to it…. A good friend and intellectual nemesis sent me this link last night. We all get wrapped up in the world we live in, but sometimes, we need a reality check … a few minutes to step back, look at ourselves, our lives, our society and our future andContinue reading “When it comes right down to it…. A good friend …”

Game Studies in Montreal: Upcoming EventThe Montreal GameCODE Project, in collaboration with the Department of ArtHistory and Film Studies of the University of Montreal, present: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell : Analysis Is The Only Option.This Is Not a Post-mortem.April 1st 2005 at 14h00Room B-43153200 Building,Jean-Brillant StreetUniversity of Montreal (Côte-des-Neiges Metro) Papers/conférences :Sébastien Babeux (UQAM) :Continue reading “Game Studies in Montreal: Upcoming Event The Mon…”