@article { , title = {Growth of conventions shows geeks have always wanted to meet up IRL}, abstract = {A discussion of the rise of fan conventions, and the positive connections these build between fandom, academia and gaming / science fiction and fantasy gaming professionals}, journal = {The Conversation}, note = {Comments and Suggestions : https://theconversation.com/uk/republishing-guidelines}, publicationstatus = {Published}, url = {https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/831005}, keyword = {Digital Cultures Research Centre, conventions, game studies, fan studies, fandom, videogames, worldcon}, year = {2015}, author = {MacCallum-Stewart, Esther} }