Beginning in 2023 the MIT Game Lab and ElevatePro have been working together to bring Chinese students to MIT for intensive summer learning programs on game design. Students take classes and conduct projects to learn about the state-of-the-art of design …
Dr. Mikael Jakobsson, 2023 The Games and Innovation project explores the role game creators play in technological innovation and dissemination in society. From the rapid evolution of personal computer technology to crucial advances in artificial intelligence, the game industry has …
Playful communal audio experiences The MIT Game Lab explores audio media and experiences to prototype and discover new playful experiences for groups and communities. We build on decades of best practices from live PA and high-fidelity reproduction and combine it …
We explore the intersection of culture and technology in play spaces through attention to the emergent and co-creative practices of users as they engage with games and playful environments. From multiplayer gaming to play in theme parks, we tackle how …
On Nov 9 & 10 we will host two events on the subject of play and theme parks November 9, 2023 – Podcast recording (Public) Live podcast recording of The Disney Dish with Jim Hill and Len Testa. …
Courses Game Lab staff regularly teach courses on game studies, design, and development within CMS/W. Please see the CMS/W info page on undergraduate education for more details. Undergraduate Research Opportunities (UROP) The MIT Game Lab offers research opportunities during the …
Faculty T.L. Taylor Director, MIT Game LabProfessor of Comparative Media Studies T.L. Taylor is Professor of Comparative Media Studies and Director of the MIT GameLab. She is a qualitative sociologist who focuses on the interrelations between culture and technology in …
The MIT Game Lab has a long history of innovative research that spans game culture to design practice. Below are some highlights of our work. See specific pages in the pull down menu for more detailed information on some of …
The MIT Game Lab, founded in 2007, brings together scholars, creators, and technologists to teach, conduct research, and pursue innovative game design. Gaming has become an increasingly important component of contemporary life, not only as a site of leisure but a …
Following an IAP class about DJ History, Technique, and Technology, students interested in learning more about DJing can apply to join an ELO on Live Streaming DJ Technology and Performance this Spring!