When Two Worlds Collide: Archaeology and Video Games

Dr. Megan Rhodes Victor (PhD William & Mary) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Queens College, CUNY (NYC). As an archaeologist, her research examines the physical remains of everyday interactions. She explores this through examinations of 18^th and 19^th century taverns and saloons and through archaeogaming – the intersection of archaeology and video games. An avid gamer herself, Victor loves the ways that her passion for archaeology, for research, and for gaming can all intersect in her work! She is currently exploring both archaeology and notions of gender within the Elder Scrolls IP (including the MMO, Elder Scrolls Online, in which she runs a 500-person guild).

VP of Content, Ritual Motion

Crystal is the VP of Content at Ritual Motion and has worked with various organizations in esports, including theScore, Esports Insider, Benzinga, The Loadout, Supernyx, and OpTic Gaming. In addition, Crystal is a Women in Games Ambassador. In a weird combination with esports, Crystal also worked in pediatric trauma as a surgical technologist. She hopes to use her mixture of experience both in and out of the industry to promote healthy decisions in gaming and create opportunities for other women trying to find a way into esports.