Central and Eastern European Game Studies Conference Digital Games Life & Afterlife
Journal Title: Acta Ludologica - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The Central and Eastern European Game Studies Conference 2017 was held in Trnava, Slovakia at the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Faculty of Mass Media Communication on September 28th-30th. It aimed to integrate the community of Central and Eastern European game scholars and professionals and served as a platform for academic exchange and networking. The conference was a continuation of the events hosted by Masaryk University in Brno in 2014,
Authors and Affiliations
Monika Porubanová
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