Patrick Prax

Patrick Prax is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Game Design, Uppsala University, specializing in participatory media and critical game studies. His research explores co-creation in digital games as alternative media, focusing on systemic sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, and social justice frameworks within gaming ecosystems.

• PhD in Media Studies (Uppsala University, 2016)
• Co-chair, Game Studies Working Group at NordMedia
• Board member, Cultural Heritage Incubator (Swedish National Heritage Board)

Key research areas include:

• Political economy critiques through game mechanisms (e.g., loot boxes)
• Reflexive approaches to digital game preservation
• Esports culture and leadership dynamics
• Media literacy and civic engagement through gaming

Recent publications examine sustainability integration in game education, systemic issues in game monetization, and community-driven adaptations of Warhammer 40k. He actively engages with public discourse through TEDx talks, national media appearances (TV4, UNT24), and policy advisory roles.