Virtual Existentialism

Stefano Gualeni is a philosopher who designs games. He is Associate Professor at the Institute of Digital Games, University of Malta, and Visiting Professor at the Laguna College of Art and Design in Laguna Beach, California, USA.Daniel Vella is Lecturer at the Institute of Digital Games, University of Malta. He is a member of the steering committee for the Game Philosophy Network and is also active as a writer and narrative designer for board games.

• 1. Introduction.-2. Virtual Subjectivities and the Existential Significance of Virtual Worlds.-3. En-roling and De-roling in Virtual Worlds.-4. Virtual worlds and Existentialism: Four Dialogues.-5. Conclusion.