After years of writing articles and blog posts for everyone else, Professor Henry Jenkins has finally launched his own blog, Confessions of an Academic/Fan.
Convergence Culture Consortium Manages its Brand
This past fall saw the public unveiling of the Convergence Culture Consortium, a new CMS initiative examining the world of branded entertainment.
Jenkins on Women in Gaming
“The more women who are involved in the making of games, the more say and influence women will have in shaping the flow of thought and the flow of ideas for developing new games.”
Jenkins on Korean “Pop Cosmopolitanism”
Professor Henry Jenkins weighs in on the topic of pop cosmopolitanism as it relates to the rising global popularity of Korean pop music.
Jenkins on Virtual Economies and Gamers
“It’s not just about the fantasy of slaying dragons but about the reality of forming strong bonds with other people.”
Henry Jenkins: Playing Games Makes You Better Workers
“Users of multiplayer or alternative-reality games learn to work with other people over distance, to share knowledge, to resolve disputes quickly, and to stay on task.”
Jenkins Debunks 8 Video Game Myths at PBS
Professor Henry Jenkins has contributed an article at PBS.org debunking eight major myths about video games and their social impact.
