From the Editors

From the EditorsAfter a prolonged break over the holiday season, Cerise is back in 2009 with “The Socially Conscious Gamer.” Addressing the issue of where social issues and gaming intersect, Casey Fiesler discusses the politics of online sexual assault, Amy M Hopper investigates Sony Online Entertainment’s “G.I.R.L.” scholarship program, Oliver Saenz analyzes how different video games represent different philosophies, while Kialo and Andrea Rubenstein take a broader view and discuss the topic as a whole.

We also have interviews with gaming industry professionals, reviews, a report on the RinCon convention and a step-by-step guide to turning your favorite 8-bit sprites into fridge magnets.

- The Editors

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