「Invited Talk on October 29, 2025: "A Quarter Century of Game Research and Education: Experiences, Explorations and Explanations"」

We look forward to your participation in the following talk. No registration is required, and participation is free.

■Title

A Quarter Century of Game Research and Education: Experiences, Explorations and Explanations

■Presenter

Jouni Smed, Lecturer, the University of Turku

■Date and Time

October 29th（Web）17:00～18:00

■Venue

Ritsumeikan University – Osaka Ibaraki Campus, Building H, Room H708

■Summary

Over the past twenty-five years, I have been involved in developing both research and education in computer games. This journey has included early efforts to establish game development as a credible academic field, the challenges of translating research into teaching, and the creation of new curricula, laboratories, and collaborations. In this talk, I will reflect on lessons learned from successes and setbacks alike, and discuss how game research and education have evolved over the years. I will also share perspectives on current directions and future possibilities, from applied games and interdisciplinary research to emerging fields such as quantum games.

■ Host

Ruck Thawonmas (College of Information Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University)