Simulation & Gaming: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theory, Practice and Research is a scholarly journal published quarterly, with one of the longest standing publication histories dedicated to the study of games, having published articles for over five decades. Some of the topics covered in the journal are simulation in nursing education, networked team play, gamified sustainable consumption, informal social-emotional learning, board game-play and learning, game-based learning, in-game purchases, online gaming, educational escape rooms, serious game design, and gamer identity.
American Journal of Play is one of the more recent scholarly journals to be published, with publications produced three times a year since 2008. This journal explores the topic of play from a variety of perspectives. It is written for a diverse international readership and includes articles on a wide range of topics related to play. Some of the recent articles in the journal have explored the relationships between play and learning in low-income families, children's dark play, the importance of flow in established play cycles, and social and spatial play domains in a childcare setting.
Games and Culture: A Journal of Interactive Media is a scholarly journal published quarterly with the focus of game studies across economic, political, and socio-cultural perspectives. Some of the specific topics covered in the journal are the effects of video games on people’s well-being, game design, and the video game industry. The journal is a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners interested in the field of games and culture. It provides a forum for the publication of high-quality research on a wide range of topics related to games, including their social, cultural, and economic impact. The journal is also a valuable resource for game designers and developers, as it provides insights into the latest research on player behavior and game design.