The global gaming industry continues to evolve as one of the most dynamic cultural and creative sectors. To explore this transformation from academic, industrial, and artistic perspectives, Kazimierz Wielki University’s Faculty of Cultural Studies and The University of Novi Sad, Academy of Arts are hosting the Fourth International Video Game Studies Conference (SVI2025) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, on December 1–2, 2025.
Focus on Game Design Studies
This year’s edition brings game design studies into the spotlight. The conference seeks to bridge theory and practice, combining game design as a discipline with analytical approaches to gameplay, narrative, mechanics, and methodology. From historical studies to the latest industry challenges, participants will gain insights into design strategies, stylistic trends, technological shifts, and evolving methodologies.
Suggested themes include:
- Game mechanics and rules as ludological structures
- Narratological and worldbuilding approaches to games
- Comparative and case studies of games as art
- Longitudinal analyses of game series and genres
- AI-driven innovation in game design
- The influence of politics, technology, and culture on development
- Industrial and collective authorship in games
- Game design education and its future directions
Bridging Academia and the Industry
Since its beginnings at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad, the SVI Conference has been a forum uniting scholars, designers, and industry professionals. By collaborating with Kazimierz Wielki University, this year’s event emphasizes the close relationship between practical training and theoretical research. Students and researchers are encouraged to submit their analyses on gameplay structures, design philosophies, narrative development, and cultural contexts to inspire the next generation of game creators.
Submission Guidelines
Researchers and scholars are invited to submit abstracts of up to 300 words with a maximum of five keywords by October 26, 2025. Abstracts should be sent to:
Email: conference.svi@gmail.com
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