LibGuides: Media Studies: Video Games & Gaming

Getting Started: Video Games & Gaming Research

Suggested Search Terms:

video games
gaming
names of games
names of artists (developers, voice over artists, writers, , etc.)
names of companies & studios (Nintendo, Sony, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Activision Blizzard, CD Projekt, etc.)
genres (puzzles, role-playing games, arcade, simulation, sports, etc.)
words that describe an issue/theme (e.g. gender, women, power, race, racism, stereotypes, culture, diversity, etc).
platforms (mobile, PC, console, etc.)
history
criticism
interpretation
production and direction
video game industry

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Video Games & Gaming Equipment

The Bentley Library has a new collection of Video Games & Gaming Equipment! Browse our full list of games and equipment offerings. Currently supporting only Nintendo Switch.

BAFTA Awards Database
Search the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards database to discover annual winners and nominees in film, television, and games.
Entertainment Software Association
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is the main association for the video games industry. Visit the website for reports and data related to the industry.
The Game Awards
Established in 2014, the Game Awards recognize excellence in the video game industry.
IGN
IGN is an website that provides news and reviews related to video games and entertainment.
Video Game History Foundation Library
The Video Game History Foundation collects materials related to the history of video game development. Items in the video game history foundation library includes various materials including magazines, artwork, promotional material and more. Some items are made available for research purposes in their Digital Archive.