Call for Papers: "Beyond Avatars: Exploring LGBTIQ+ Narratives, Representation, and Communities in Video Games"

We invite contributions exploring LGBTIQ+ identities, representation, and communities in video games. This special issue seeks interdisciplinary perspectives on how video games reflect and shape gender and sexual diversity, and how queer communities engage in cultural activism through this medium.

Topics of Interest:
- Representation of LGBTIQ+ characters and narratives
- Inclusive game design
- LGBTIQ+ gamers' experiences
- Queer game mechanics
- Hate speech and toxicity in gaming communities
- Avatars, customization, and queer identity
- Video games in LGBTIQ+ education and media literacy

Languages: Spanish and English

Key Dates:
- Research paper deadline: September 15, 2025
- Book review deadline: December 1, 2025
- Publication: February 2026

Contact: lucia.rodriguez@ucl.ac.uk, sergiogu@ucm.es, mvicent@ubu.es

Note: No submission or publication fees.