Dr. Emma Vossen
@emmavphd.bsky.social
🎮Assistant Professor, Game Studies, Brock University
📚"Historiographies of Game Studies: What It Has Been, What It Could Be" (2025) and "Feminism in Play" (2018).
End the Genocide. Free Palestine 🍉
📚"Historiographies of Game Studies: What It Has Been, What It Could Be" (2025) and "Feminism in Play" (2018).
End the Genocide. Free Palestine 🍉
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Dr. Emma Vossen
@emmavphd.bsky.social
· Aug 12
Historiographies of Game Studies: What It Has Been, What It Could Be – punctum books
punctumbooks.com
After 5 years of hard work by @sparklebliss.bsky.social, @cmejeur.bsky.social, @onlyalishak.bsky.social, myself, our contributors, and the lovely people at @punctumbooks.bsky.social Historiographies of Game Studies is out NOW! You can read all 780 pages for FREE. 🔓
punctumbooks.com/titles/histo...
punctumbooks.com/titles/histo...
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Brain-fog-riddent #journorequest, but, for The Verge, I want to hear from gaming accessibility folks about where we are heading into 2026. What's going well, what's slowed down, what's to come? Is 2026 going to be a better year for accessibility? Hit me up in DMs or at the details in my bio.
January 27, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Brain-fog-riddent #journorequest, but, for The Verge, I want to hear from gaming accessibility folks about where we are heading into 2026. What's going well, what's slowed down, what's to come? Is 2026 going to be a better year for accessibility? Hit me up in DMs or at the details in my bio.
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Also no mention of the general strike that was part of this today.
Zero.
Corporate media doesn’t want you to know this was a general strike
Zero.
Corporate media doesn’t want you to know this was a general strike
Fuck you CNN “hundreds”?!?!
Fucking spineless cowards - how many were really there you boot licking enablers?
Fucking spineless cowards - how many were really there you boot licking enablers?
January 24, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Also no mention of the general strike that was part of this today.
Zero.
Corporate media doesn’t want you to know this was a general strike
Zero.
Corporate media doesn’t want you to know this was a general strike
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Kinda incredible it was only four days ago that the US launched an unprovoked attack on another country, kidnapped its head of state and announced it was now “running” it and there have already been 2 or 3 other crises since then that have bumped it from the top of the news cycle
January 8, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Kinda incredible it was only four days ago that the US launched an unprovoked attack on another country, kidnapped its head of state and announced it was now “running” it and there have already been 2 or 3 other crises since then that have bumped it from the top of the news cycle
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If you haven't already, January is a good time to cancel your Xbox Game Pass in solidarity with Palestine. Read more about the boycott on our website and sign our pledge at nogamesforgenocide.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM
If you haven't already, January is a good time to cancel your Xbox Game Pass in solidarity with Palestine. Read more about the boycott on our website and sign our pledge at nogamesforgenocide.com
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If you're a video game worker looking to have a stronger voice on the job, stop corporate greed and get better pay, benefits and more, join @videogameworkers.bsky.social and build worker power to change the gaming industry for good.
uvw-cwa.org
uvw-cwa.org
December 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
If you're a video game worker looking to have a stronger voice on the job, stop corporate greed and get better pay, benefits and more, join @videogameworkers.bsky.social and build worker power to change the gaming industry for good.
uvw-cwa.org
uvw-cwa.org
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We've updated our Gamers for Palestine leaflet to include updated resources, organisations and calls to action including @nogamesforgenocide.com! Let's get organised, gamers!
If you print/use the leaflet, snap pics and tag us!
Find the printable PDF in B&W and colour at linktr.ee/gameassist
If you print/use the leaflet, snap pics and tag us!
Find the printable PDF in B&W and colour at linktr.ee/gameassist
Game Assist | Instagram, Twitch | Linktree
A collective standing for transformative justice and liberation through game writing, research and development 💜
linktr.ee
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We've updated our Gamers for Palestine leaflet to include updated resources, organisations and calls to action including @nogamesforgenocide.com! Let's get organised, gamers!
If you print/use the leaflet, snap pics and tag us!
Find the printable PDF in B&W and colour at linktr.ee/gameassist
If you print/use the leaflet, snap pics and tag us!
Find the printable PDF in B&W and colour at linktr.ee/gameassist
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Call of Duty is published by Activision Blizzard, which is owned by Microsoft - so it's on the boycott list!
Call of Duty will no longer receive back-to-back Black Ops or Modern Warfare releases, as latest series entry fails to meet expectations www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty...
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Call of Duty is published by Activision Blizzard, which is owned by Microsoft - so it's on the boycott list!
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It'd be a huge service if people would provide their signatures and HARD boycott Xbox
Fuck you Microsoft
Fuck you Microsoft
SIGN OUR BOYCOTT XBOX PLEDGE: We are asking gamers, game workers, streamers & journalists to join us in boycotting & divesting from Xbox, to force Microsoft to end its complicity in the genocide of Palestinians.
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It'd be a huge service if people would provide their signatures and HARD boycott Xbox
Fuck you Microsoft
Fuck you Microsoft
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The BDS movement is partnering with @nogamesforgenocide.com. Together we can help end Microsoft’s technological support of Israel illegal apartheid regime and genocide in Gaza.
Sign the pledge to boycott Microsoft’s Xbox.
Read more: loom.ly/1FQEDiA
Sign the pledge to boycott Microsoft’s Xbox.
Read more: loom.ly/1FQEDiA
December 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The BDS movement is partnering with @nogamesforgenocide.com. Together we can help end Microsoft’s technological support of Israel illegal apartheid regime and genocide in Gaza.
Sign the pledge to boycott Microsoft’s Xbox.
Read more: loom.ly/1FQEDiA
Sign the pledge to boycott Microsoft’s Xbox.
Read more: loom.ly/1FQEDiA
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If you've been wondering why some folks are boycotting Xbox right now, here's a decent update from, of all places, Kotaku and the Palestinian BDS movement and No Games for Genocide.
Remember, withholding your dollars and engagement are two of the best ways to influence corporate policy!
Remember, withholding your dollars and engagement are two of the best ways to influence corporate policy!
No Games For Genocide Wants You To Boycott Xbox
A collective of video game workers, journalists, and union organizers recently announced a pledge to boycott Xbox for Palestine
kotaku.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:52 AM
If you've been wondering why some folks are boycotting Xbox right now, here's a decent update from, of all places, Kotaku and the Palestinian BDS movement and No Games for Genocide.
Remember, withholding your dollars and engagement are two of the best ways to influence corporate policy!
Remember, withholding your dollars and engagement are two of the best ways to influence corporate policy!
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If you’re a representative of an organisation, such as a game development studio or games media outlet and want to sign on behalf of the whole organisation, have clarifying questions or want help pressuring your organization to end complicity, contact [email protected]
December 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If you’re a representative of an organisation, such as a game development studio or games media outlet and want to sign on behalf of the whole organisation, have clarifying questions or want help pressuring your organization to end complicity, contact [email protected]
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Palestinians call on everyone to sign the Boycott Xbox pledge today. Viable gaming alternatives exist. Genocide is not a game.
Go to nogamesforgenocide.com to sign the pledge and for more details on how to take action.
Go to nogamesforgenocide.com to sign the pledge and for more details on how to take action.
December 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Palestinians call on everyone to sign the Boycott Xbox pledge today. Viable gaming alternatives exist. Genocide is not a game.
Go to nogamesforgenocide.com to sign the pledge and for more details on how to take action.
Go to nogamesforgenocide.com to sign the pledge and for more details on how to take action.
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Microsoft’s Xbox is a priority BDS target.
Call to action for gamers, streamers, journalists, game workers ⬇️
Call to action for gamers, streamers, journalists, game workers ⬇️
December 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Microsoft’s Xbox is a priority BDS target.
Call to action for gamers, streamers, journalists, game workers ⬇️
Call to action for gamers, streamers, journalists, game workers ⬇️
Reposted by Dr. Emma Vossen
SIGN OUR BOYCOTT XBOX PLEDGE: We are asking gamers, game workers, streamers & journalists to join us in boycotting & divesting from Xbox, to force Microsoft to end its complicity in the genocide of Palestinians.
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
SIGN OUR BOYCOTT XBOX PLEDGE: We are asking gamers, game workers, streamers & journalists to join us in boycotting & divesting from Xbox, to force Microsoft to end its complicity in the genocide of Palestinians.
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
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Cute that since Tanille Johnston raised enough to make it through to the next stage of NDP leadership, she’s teaming up to try to get Tony McQuail across the finish line.
Deadline is tonight. I gotta say the camaraderie on display from these two is pretty endearing
www.youtube.com/live/yOaaPW6...
Deadline is tonight. I gotta say the camaraderie on display from these two is pretty endearing
www.youtube.com/live/yOaaPW6...
Tony & Tanille's 15h Telethon Fundraiser
YouTube video by Tanille Johnston
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Cute that since Tanille Johnston raised enough to make it through to the next stage of NDP leadership, she’s teaming up to try to get Tony McQuail across the finish line.
Deadline is tonight. I gotta say the camaraderie on display from these two is pretty endearing
www.youtube.com/live/yOaaPW6...
Deadline is tonight. I gotta say the camaraderie on display from these two is pretty endearing
www.youtube.com/live/yOaaPW6...
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Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Submit a Claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
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Revolutionary ghosts are always helpful.
So I turned to the Surrealists for tips on fighting fascism.
Stay for the ending about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social surrealist campaigning...
Enjoy!
So I turned to the Surrealists for tips on fighting fascism.
Stay for the ending about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social surrealist campaigning...
Enjoy!
New @equatormag.bsky.social: @naomiaklein.bsky.social on how the Surrealists transformed the wreckage of history into revolutionary art – and what their example can teach us about the fight against fascism today www.equator.org/articles/sur...
November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Revolutionary ghosts are always helpful.
So I turned to the Surrealists for tips on fighting fascism.
Stay for the ending about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social surrealist campaigning...
Enjoy!
So I turned to the Surrealists for tips on fighting fascism.
Stay for the ending about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social surrealist campaigning...
Enjoy!
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@naomiaklein.bsky.social: ”Where the Surrealists made irreverent and untameable art, the fascists sought a world of perfect symmetry. While the Surrealists embraced the frailties and mysteries of the human body, the fascists waged war on deviance.’’ www.equator.org/articles/sur...
www.equator.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
@naomiaklein.bsky.social: ”Where the Surrealists made irreverent and untameable art, the fascists sought a world of perfect symmetry. While the Surrealists embraced the frailties and mysteries of the human body, the fascists waged war on deviance.’’ www.equator.org/articles/sur...
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Antisemitism is a lot like Qanon child abuse conspiracies in that there’s this real and bad phenomenon and, parallel to that, what can only be described as a large scale mass psychosis about a mostly fictional version of the same phenomenon
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Antisemitism is a lot like Qanon child abuse conspiracies in that there’s this real and bad phenomenon and, parallel to that, what can only be described as a large scale mass psychosis about a mostly fictional version of the same phenomenon
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I've been slowly making my way through this collection and it's quite good. Should be required reading for anyone who talks about games for a living. Also a painful read as someone who left the academy in part because of how impoverished the support for my work was.
punctumbooks.com/titles/histo...
punctumbooks.com/titles/histo...
Historiographies of Game Studies: What It Has Been, What It Could Be – punctum books
punctumbooks.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I've been slowly making my way through this collection and it's quite good. Should be required reading for anyone who talks about games for a living. Also a painful read as someone who left the academy in part because of how impoverished the support for my work was.
punctumbooks.com/titles/histo...
punctumbooks.com/titles/histo...
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Incidentally, if anyone wants to commission a piece that talks about how the narratives in this book speak to the persistent rift between academic game studies and popular games criticism, hit me the fuck up.
I've been slowly making my way through this collection and it's quite good. Should be required reading for anyone who talks about games for a living. Also a painful read as someone who left the academy in part because of how impoverished the support for my work was.
punctumbooks.com/titles/histo...
punctumbooks.com/titles/histo...
Historiographies of Game Studies: What It Has Been, What It Could Be – punctum books
punctumbooks.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Incidentally, if anyone wants to commission a piece that talks about how the narratives in this book speak to the persistent rift between academic game studies and popular games criticism, hit me the fuck up.
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Elon Musk's bad Lord of the Rings tweets have Tolkien scholars horrified. from @johnsemley3000.bsky.social, magnificent art by @anjalinair.bsky.social
Elon Musk Really Doesn't Get 'The Lord of the Rings'
Musk has recently used Tolkien references to push anti-immigration messaging, as has the Department of Homeland security. They've got it all backwards.
www.wired.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Elon Musk's bad Lord of the Rings tweets have Tolkien scholars horrified. from @johnsemley3000.bsky.social, magnificent art by @anjalinair.bsky.social
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I was interviewed for this article in Wired about how the far right is using and abusing LOTR in their social posts to gain support for their bullshit:
Musk and the DHS have used “The Lord of the Rings” references to push anti-immigration messaging, seemingly positioning themselves as underdogs to justify oppression. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Elon Musk and the Trump Administration Really Don’t Get Tolkien
Musk and the DHS have used “The Lord of the Rings” references to push anti-immigration messaging, seemingly positioning themselves as underdogs to justify oppression.
www.wired.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I was interviewed for this article in Wired about how the far right is using and abusing LOTR in their social posts to gain support for their bullshit:
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The blood on our Controllers - The Complicity of the Game Industry in the Palestinian Genocide
Is OUT!!
youtu.be/g7488to6Jpc?...
Is OUT!!
youtu.be/g7488to6Jpc?...
The blood on our Controllers - The Complicity of the Game Industry in the Palestinian Genocide
YouTube video by Hippolyte 🪐
youtu.be
November 25, 2024 at 2:49 PM
The blood on our Controllers - The Complicity of the Game Industry in the Palestinian Genocide
Is OUT!!
youtu.be/g7488to6Jpc?...
Is OUT!!
youtu.be/g7488to6Jpc?...