Academia

In print:

A Taxonomy of Queer Game Design Experiences in MMO Games (2022)

Undertaken during my ongoing master’s in game development, this paper was produced in relation to an advanced GUX course. Applying extensive literature review to develop a taxonomy of queer game design and a case study of Final Fantasy XIV, the paper was later approved for publication in the upcoming book What Happens When We Play: a critical approach to games user experience design and education, by Rouse, R., Berg Marklund, B., & Alklind Taylor, A-S. (forthcoming).

The taxonomy developed in this paper is currently being researched in my master’s thesis.

In print:

Same-Sex Romances in Games (2022)

Undertaken during my ongoing master’s in game development, this paper was produced in relation to an advanced GUX course. Mixing anecdotal experiences with research, the paper explores same-sex romances in games and their relation to identity, personal growth and subjectivity. The paper was later approved for publication in the upcoming book What Happens When We Play: a critical approach to games user experience design and education, by Rouse, R., Berg Marklund, B., & Alklind Taylor, A-S. (forthcoming).

Master Thesis:

Queer game design: What kind of game design practices are favored by queer players?

Bachelor Thesis:

Homosexual relationships in media: How does gender and gender norms of the reader affect their perception of homosexual male romances in interactive text-based media?

Other works that have sparked a great response:

  • The Desired Skills of a Game Writer
  • Literary Gaming
  • Transmedia, Adaptation and Fandom
  • UX for trans players in Cyberpunk 2077