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Immersed in a fantasy world:

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January 27, 2016Elise Vist

What does it mean to be immersed in something?

This is a question I’ve been asking myself for the last year or so. As a member of the Games Institute, which is part of the IMMERSe network, this question is one that pretty much pervades my 9-5 existence. It’s not always at the forefront, but it’s always there. Continue Reading →

Commentary ARGs, Elise Vist, fan studies, GISHWHES, Immerse, Immersion, Janet Murray

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