The conference on BIPOC Game Studies (C-BIPOC) is an event dedicated to exploring the intersection of gaming culture, technology, and the experiences of BIPOC communities worldwide. Our aim is to provide a space for scholars, game developers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to engage in critical discussions, share research findings, and foster collaboration in the field. This conference brings together peer- reviewed research from leading academics, perspective from industry and fosters community among consumers, game-makers and academia.

Prior Conference Themes Included:

• Representation and Identity in Video Games
• Digital and Analog Games and Play as Cultural Artifact
• Fostering, analyzing and critiquing games about and from Black and Indigenous groups
• Decolonizing Game Development and Design
• Indigenous, Black and People of Color Knowledge Systems and Gaming
• Afro futurism and Gaming
• Cultural Preservation and Digital Heritage
• Social Impact and Activism in Gaming
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Playful Technologies

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