2nd Summer School on Retro Gaming History, Critique, and Development

A summer school dedicated to retro gaming, which invites both humanities and engineering to provide unique insights on retro gaming, both theoretical and practical, and opportunities for cross-fertilization among research fields.

Who?

Researchers, writers, journalists, students, gaming enthusiasts, and individuals interested in (retro) games. No previous experience in retro-development is necessary: enthusiasm trumps experience!

What?

Five days, providing ample time for theoretical learning and hands-on practical activities on retro-development.

Where?

Concordia University, at the heart of Montréal, in a conference room for the theoretical sessions and a fully-equipped, state-of-the-art computer lab. for the hands-on sessions. The conference room is ER1072, located on the 10th floor of the ER building at 2155 Guy.

Important

The public transport system of Montreal (STM) will enter in a strike at 9th of June, so please access the following link to have the latest information regarding bus and subway schedules: STM Information

When?

Jun. Mon. 9 to Fri. 13, 2025 (inclusive)

Why?

Despite becoming mainstream and being the subject of some recent, popular books, retro gaming remains under-studied in academia and existing research rarely enters mass media.

How?

Please register here until/on Tue. Jun. 3rd or, if you cannot afford the registration fees, please send an e-mail to reanimate.school@proton.me with a (short) bio. (200 words max) and possibly 1-2 sentences about your interests.

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