2026 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 will be ER1072, located on the 10th floor of the ER building at 2155 Guy. The computer lab will be located in the Hall building, in which all teaching activities take place during the year.

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 a better information regarding bus and subway schedules: STM Information

When?

TBA

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?

TBA

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