Solip Park
@solippark.bsky.social
Game researcher (Doctor of Arts) at Aalto University and University of Jyväskylä. Researching migrants in the game industry and gamer & game dev culture in Korea and Finland :)
People said the first baby kicks tend to feel "like a butterfly inside the stomach". Nah. It felt like a dualshock controller in Playstation 2 inside my belly 😁 It later became stronger as weeks goes by 😍
August 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
People said the first baby kicks tend to feel "like a butterfly inside the stomach". Nah. It felt like a dualshock controller in Playstation 2 inside my belly 😁 It later became stronger as weeks goes by 😍
LOG winter 2024: As the baby started to grow, so as my belly. And our parent's know-hows and gifts surely came in handy!
July 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
LOG winter 2024: As the baby started to grow, so as my belly. And our parent's know-hows and gifts surely came in handy!
After some series of thoughts, I've decided to gradually move on from Meta to alternative social media channels to start sharing my comic. For starters, here are some of my earlier comics about my pregnancy! :D FYI, the kid is now already 2 months old <3
July 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
After some series of thoughts, I've decided to gradually move on from Meta to alternative social media channels to start sharing my comic. For starters, here are some of my earlier comics about my pregnancy! :D FYI, the kid is now already 2 months old <3
On my way back to Finland after #digra25 It was an amazing experience to meet such an inspiring game scholars <3
For those who might have wondered why that one section of the ladies bathroom at the venue was occupied during coffee breaks, sorry that was me hiding and breast milk pumping haha :D
For those who might have wondered why that one section of the ladies bathroom at the venue was occupied during coffee breaks, sorry that was me hiding and breast milk pumping haha :D
July 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
On my way back to Finland after #digra25 It was an amazing experience to meet such an inspiring game scholars <3
For those who might have wondered why that one section of the ladies bathroom at the venue was occupied during coffee breaks, sorry that was me hiding and breast milk pumping haha :D
For those who might have wondered why that one section of the ladies bathroom at the venue was occupied during coffee breaks, sorry that was me hiding and breast milk pumping haha :D
I got to wear the robe and the hat! Aalto ARTS conferment, 13th June 2025. Photo by me and Aina <3
June 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I got to wear the robe and the hat! Aalto ARTS conferment, 13th June 2025. Photo by me and Aina <3
After 4 years of doctoral study in Finland, I recently realised that the Finnish doctoral hat is BLUE - instead of black, which is typical in other majors. And not just regular blue. But SONIC BLUE! Oh, what an interesting place to have a Doctor of Arts degree as a game researcher :D :D
April 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
After 4 years of doctoral study in Finland, I recently realised that the Finnish doctoral hat is BLUE - instead of black, which is typical in other majors. And not just regular blue. But SONIC BLUE! Oh, what an interesting place to have a Doctor of Arts degree as a game researcher :D :D
YES! After nearly 4-months since the short- self- attempted coup, Yoon is finally out. 🎉🎉🎉 #Korea www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Celebrations as president’s impeachment is upheld – as it happened
Removed president says he is ‘very sorry’ to have not lived up to expectations. This blog is now closed
www.theguardian.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:11 AM
YES! After nearly 4-months since the short- self- attempted coup, Yoon is finally out. 🎉🎉🎉 #Korea www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
I've published a short article about how Europe is handling lootbox regulations in one of the Korean news. Special thanks to @leonxiaoy.bsky.social :)
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확률형 아이템, 유럽은 어떻게 규제할까?
확률형 아이템? 최근 게임업계에서 확률형 아이템 이야기가 많이 거론된다. 확률형 아이템이란, 말 그대로 확률적으로 보상을 획득할 수 있는 아이템을 말한다. 우리가 흔히 알고 ...
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March 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I've published a short article about how Europe is handling lootbox regulations in one of the Korean news. Special thanks to @leonxiaoy.bsky.social :)
www.pressian.com/pages/articl...
www.pressian.com/pages/articl...
Finnish police playing games, as for work.
"Trust has been built between young people and the police, and some have even dared to report serious criminal matters. Young people have also been helped to move forward with, for example, mental health problems and cyberbullying cases."
"Trust has been built between young people and the police, and some have even dared to report serious criminal matters. Young people have also been helped to move forward with, for example, mental health problems and cyberbullying cases."
"Luottamusta on syntynyt nuorten ja poliisin välillä, ja osa on uskaltanut kertoa jopa vakavista rikosasioista. Nuoria on autettu eteenpäin myös esimerkiksi mielenterveysongelmissa ja nettikiusaamistapauksissa."
Poliisin resursseja saisi mennä enemmän tällaiseen ja vähemmän asevarusteluun.
Poliisin resursseja saisi mennä enemmän tällaiseen ja vähemmän asevarusteluun.
Nämä poliisit pelaavat työkseen Fortnitea – siksi nuoret avautuvat heille vakavistakin rikosasioista
Verkkopelien maailmassa on uhkailua ja petoksia. Nykyään siellä on myös poliiseja, tulevaisuudessa yhä enemmän.
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March 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Finnish police playing games, as for work.
"Trust has been built between young people and the police, and some have even dared to report serious criminal matters. Young people have also been helped to move forward with, for example, mental health problems and cyberbullying cases."
"Trust has been built between young people and the police, and some have even dared to report serious criminal matters. Young people have also been helped to move forward with, for example, mental health problems and cyberbullying cases."
What a great honour! Today I received a Dissertation Award 2024 from Aalto University School of Arts, Design, and Architecture, for my doctoral thesis "Understanding Game Work Migration: Game Expats in Finland" 🎉
March 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
What a great honour! Today I received a Dissertation Award 2024 from Aalto University School of Arts, Design, and Architecture, for my doctoral thesis "Understanding Game Work Migration: Game Expats in Finland" 🎉
A good summary of what happened in South Korea on 3rd December 2024. The impeachment trial is been on-going since then, and I really hope the impeachment will be ruled and put an end to this political crisis www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How South Korea’s President Planned a Military Takeover, Then Blew It
Yoon Suk Yeol came close to disabling Parliament with a few hundred troops. But he misjudged the power of his people and the willingness of his army to use force. South Koreans worry it could happen a...
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March 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
A good summary of what happened in South Korea on 3rd December 2024. The impeachment trial is been on-going since then, and I really hope the impeachment will be ruled and put an end to this political crisis www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
It was my pleasure to talk at Games Now! open lecture at Aalto University about my doctoral research on migrants in the video game industry :) #gameworkmigration #gamework #finland youtu.be/V1OX22EsY5c?...
Solip Park - Game Work Migration: Experiences of Game Expats in Finland
YouTube video by Games Now!
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March 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
It was my pleasure to talk at Games Now! open lecture at Aalto University about my doctoral research on migrants in the video game industry :) #gameworkmigration #gamework #finland youtu.be/V1OX22EsY5c?...
Workshop coming up! 🔥 It is my pleasure to announce our upcoming workshop, "Exploring Game Work Migration" at DiGRA 2025! Find out more osf.io/m4wgv See you in Malta <3
March 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Workshop coming up! 🔥 It is my pleasure to announce our upcoming workshop, "Exploring Game Work Migration" at DiGRA 2025! Find out more osf.io/m4wgv See you in Malta <3
Paper accepted! ❤ I'm excited to announce that my paper "The Rise of Gamer-Consumers: Anger, Protests, and Divisions in South Korean Gamer Activism" has been accepted to the upcoming DiGRA 2025. See you there! digraconference2025.org (P.S My workshop was also accepted. Details coming soon)
DiGRA 2025 - Malta
The Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA) conference is an international academic conference dedicated to the study of digital games and related phenomena. DiGRA is a global organization that pro...
digraconference2025.org
February 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Paper accepted! ❤ I'm excited to announce that my paper "The Rise of Gamer-Consumers: Anger, Protests, and Divisions in South Korean Gamer Activism" has been accepted to the upcoming DiGRA 2025. See you there! digraconference2025.org (P.S My workshop was also accepted. Details coming soon)
President Yoon said publicly that the recent election was rigged. And that was one of the main reasons he declared martial law on 3.12.24. This sparked two investigations: An impeachment trial by the legislators AND a criminal trial by the investigators --- the latter is just what happened today.
Authorities arrest president Yoon Suk Yeol after dramatic hours-long standoff
Yoon Suk Yeol faces insurrection charges and an impeachment trial after trying to impose martial law last month.
www.bbc.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:57 AM
President Yoon said publicly that the recent election was rigged. And that was one of the main reasons he declared martial law on 3.12.24. This sparked two investigations: An impeachment trial by the legislators AND a criminal trial by the investigators --- the latter is just what happened today.
Reposted by Solip Park
Back in 2021, PMG reported on the unseen games industry crunch taking place at outsourcing studios in SE Asia.
Since then, the companies we looked at have continued to work on some of the biggest games in the world, without any push to improve the conditions of the artists doing that work. (1/7)
Since then, the companies we looked at have continued to work on some of the biggest games in the world, without any push to improve the conditions of the artists doing that work. (1/7)
January 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Back in 2021, PMG reported on the unseen games industry crunch taking place at outsourcing studios in SE Asia.
Since then, the companies we looked at have continued to work on some of the biggest games in the world, without any push to improve the conditions of the artists doing that work. (1/7)
Since then, the companies we looked at have continued to work on some of the biggest games in the world, without any push to improve the conditions of the artists doing that work. (1/7)
Defence! Karonkka! Family trip! Sauna! And South Korea's democracy! (Yes, the president was impeached, and we watched it live on our way to Tallinn :D) What a weekend <3 <3
December 16, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Defence! Karonkka! Family trip! Sauna! And South Korea's democracy! (Yes, the president was impeached, and we watched it live on our way to Tallinn :D) What a weekend <3 <3
Today is the day. My public defence. Wish me luck www.aalto.fi/en/events/pu...
Public defence in New Media, MA, MET Solip Park | Aalto University
Understanding Game Work Migration: Game Expats in Finland (title of the thesis)
www.aalto.fi
December 12, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Today is the day. My public defence. Wish me luck www.aalto.fi/en/events/pu...
I once published an article about Korean gamer's "truck protest" phenomenon, where gamers crowdfund and send LED billboard trucks to protest against game companies' faulty live ops. Many have asked, "...how?". I'd say "well...": youtube.com/shorts/Ns8dV... See my article: dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1...
South Korea's K-pop protesters keep the pressure on President Yoon | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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December 10, 2024 at 7:31 PM
I once published an article about Korean gamer's "truck protest" phenomenon, where gamers crowdfund and send LED billboard trucks to protest against game companies' faulty live ops. Many have asked, "...how?". I'd say "well...": youtube.com/shorts/Ns8dV... See my article: dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1...
K-Martial Law Drama still continues. youtube.com/shorts/dM6B3...
South Korea's Yoon Suk-yeol narrowly avoids impeachment | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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December 8, 2024 at 9:22 PM
K-Martial Law Drama still continues. youtube.com/shorts/dM6B3...
In Korea, it's quite common to put "K-" in front of everything. K-drama, K-pop, K-games, K-foods, etc, with a mixed feeling of being "proud" at the same time "cynical". Now, as of yesterday, people in Korea introduced a new term: "K-Martial Law". youtu.be/_VCy6VWsU9U?...
South Korea President Yoon lifts martial law | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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December 4, 2024 at 12:23 PM
In Korea, it's quite common to put "K-" in front of everything. K-drama, K-pop, K-games, K-foods, etc, with a mixed feeling of being "proud" at the same time "cynical". Now, as of yesterday, people in Korea introduced a new term: "K-Martial Law". youtu.be/_VCy6VWsU9U?...
Martial law was rejected by the South Korean parliament. Phew! youtu.be/7oxo71DvAhQ?...
South Korea's parliament votes to block martial law | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
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December 3, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Martial law was rejected by the South Korean parliament. Phew! youtu.be/7oxo71DvAhQ?...
My doctoral thesis is now available publicly online in PDF. 10 days until the defence, also means 10 days until you can publicaly say "I object!" to this defence (nooo please don't🙈) aaltodoc.aalto.fi/items/df3b0f...
Understanding Game Work Migration: Game Expats in Finland
This dissertation explores the experiences and creative work practices of migrant game developers ("game expats") in Finland, focusing on the factors that motivate them to move to or leave the country...
aaltodoc.aalto.fi
December 2, 2024 at 3:15 PM
My doctoral thesis is now available publicly online in PDF. 10 days until the defence, also means 10 days until you can publicaly say "I object!" to this defence (nooo please don't🙈) aaltodoc.aalto.fi/items/df3b0f...