Gamepathy - conference on games and empathy
GAMEPATHY is an interdisciplinary conference series dedicated to exploring the role of empathy within the context of game design, game culture, and interactive media. It responds to a notable research gap: while games have been extensively analyzed for their mechanics, narratives, and systems, the emotional and social dimensions, particularly the capacity of games to foster empathy, remain underrepresented in academic discourse. GAMEPATHY brings this perspective to the forefront, aiming to foster new theoretical and practical approaches across game studies, cultural studies, design research, and related fields.