Biographical note

Robert Alan Brookey is Professor of Media at Ball State University where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies. His previous books include Hollywood Gamers, Digital Convergence in the Film and Video Game Industries, and Playing to Win: Sports, Video Games, and the Culture of Play. His work has appeared in Games and Culture and Convergence.

Jason Phillips is Lecturer in the media department at Ball State University. His interest in media studies really began as a Gen-X kid listening to the radio on the way to school, and watching TV all afternoon after school. His first job in media was as a radio DJ. He has also worked in broadcast journalism. His previous academic work has focused on music videos, gender in the media, and internet culture.

Timothy Pollard is Associate Dean Emeritus for Academic Affairs and Student Relations in the College of Communication, Information, and Media at Ball State University. He held the position from 2019 to his retirement in 2022 and, prior to his elevation to Associate Dean, served in the Department of Telecommunications as an Associate Professor and chair from 2011 to 2017. Previously, he worked for CNN in Atlanta and Washington, D.C.