Games Research and Education (M.Sc. and Ph.D.)
Welcome to the Institute of Digital Games, the research and education centre at the University of Malta, focusing on game design, game analysis, and game technology!
Our work is at the forefront of innovative games research. We explore games and play, uncovering new playful and generative possibilities in game design and technology. We delve into everything games can teach us about ourselves.
Our multidisciplinary academic team spans computer science, literature, game design, philosophy, media studies, and social sciences.
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David developed an innovative model for understanding board game involvement for his thesis.
It is an environment roaring with ideas, thoughts, games, prototypes, concepts. It was a period when I felt constantly inspired.
Rebecca is researching narrative in games. As part of her thesis, she developed a choice-driven video game.
Practice in the form of game project assignments and a supportive teaching staff really boost your confidence as a game designer!
The Institute feels like a little community that you're part of.
William's research explored the procedural generation of multi-floor levels for first-person shooters.
Being involved in the research process, I realised how passionate everyone at IDG is about their research.
Blog What we have been up to lately
Game Design Universities Represented at Athens Game …
The Institute of Digital Games (IDG) – University of Malta had a strong presence at the Athens Game Festival this year. Prof Georgios Yannakakis and Prof. Stefano Gualeni were invited to speak at the national video game event. Prof. Yannakakis … read more
Machine Learning and Games: IDG published in IEEE …
Machine Learning in the Gaming Industry: Cutting Edge Research at the IDG The Institute of Digital Games is excited to announce that the work of Daniele Gravina, Dr Antonios Liapis, and Prof. Georgios Yannakakis on "Quality Diversity Through Surprise" will … read more
Location-Based Game in Valletta - Play-testers required
Location Based Games 2018 - We're looking for people to help us test a geolocated game in Valletta between 20-23rd November 2018 Would you like to discover stories about Malta’s history, people, culture and language? Would you like to evaluate a … read more
Insulting with Emotes in Hearthstone: Examining use of …
The Institute of Digital Games is thrilled to have Dr Jonne Arjoranta in this academic year's Game Seminar Series with his presentation Insulting with Emotes in Hearthstone: Examining use of communication in an Online Multiplayer Game - … read more
Awe, terror and spreadsheets: Video game monsters as …
The Institute of Digital Games is thrilled to have Dr. Jaroslav Švelch kick-off this academic years Game Seminar Series with his presentation Awe, terror and spreadsheets: Video game monsters as computational others - 26th October 15:00 … read more
Sept the. 21st: Game Studies and the Digital Humanities
Together with the Centre for the Digital Humanities, and as part of his visiting professorship at the University of Gothenburg, IDG's Stefano Gualeni is organizing a day-long seminar titled 'GAME STUDIES AND THE DIGITAL HUMANITIES'. This seminar will … read more