Brainiacs and gamers are colliding for one fascinating event this August.
Australia Plays 2023 is a country-wide event, hosted by Bond University’s Dr Jeffrey Brand, and will see thousands gather to acknowledge new research around video games and their players.
Dr Brand will present the findings collected over the past 18 years, exploring “the demographics and behaviours of video game players in Australia and their attitudes towards games.”
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Dr Jeffrey Brand from Bond University is the author of the Australia Plays report.
Aussies pick up their controllers, keyboards and handhelds to play games for a multitude of reasons including fun, relaxation, education and friendship – and these findings will explain why. Australia Plays 2023 is set to offer a deeper explanation into why we play, how we play, and detail our attitude towards the hobby that unites gamers together.
Australia Plays 2023 is set to be an insightful event, shining a light on our relationship with gaming, and delving deeper into the psychological side of Aussie gamers.
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I personally can’t wait and encourage all to expand your minds – you never know, you might learn more about that gamer brain of yours.
Tickets are free across the country thanks to IGEA and available at EventBrite.
