Thought some of you might be interested in the Women in Games conference. Its aims are:

1. Analyse the role of women in the videogame industry.
2. Discuss the future of games that appeal to female gamers.
3. Provide an opportunity for women in the videogame industry to network.
4. Provide an opportunity to present and discuss the latest videogame research.

Topics include:

History of women in computing and computer games

Issues facing women in the games industry

Games and education

Games and usability

Understanding gameplay

Motivation in gaming

MMORPGs

Games audience

Game art

Game activism

Depiction of females in games

Avatars as female role models

Design and usability considerations for women/girls

Cultural variation in gameplay

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Full call for papers here. Deadline is March 28, 2005.