Tapani Joelsson
M.Sc.
tapani.joelsson@utu.fi +358 29 450 2479 +358 40 518 0796 ORCID identifier: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1281-3204 |
Biography
Research
My research interest is mostly geared towards the history and culture of computing. Especially here I am interested on different subcultures, such as demoscene and the players. Subcultures of hobbyists and fandoms with their histories and cultures are also interest of mine, and these include LANs, demoparties, role-playing, live-roleplaying (LARPs), and science fiction fandom.
Teaching
Currently I am one of the responsible teachers for the Bachelor's thesis and Usability, User Experience and Analytics courses.
Publications 
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- In Commodore’s Shadow – Gaming on 1980s’ Marginal Home Computers (2025)
- Centre of Excellence in Game Culture Studies Blog
(D1 Professional blog post) - "Kaverien kanssa ruvettiin harrastamaan ATK:ta" - Tietokoneiden tulo 1980-luvun suomalaisiin koteihin (2025)
- Kulttuurintutkimus
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal) - Kotitietokone tuli taloon – Muistoja ATK:n arkipäiväistymisestä 1980-luvulla (2025)
- Skrolli
(E1 Popularised article) - Viihdettä sivuraiteella. 1980-luvun marginaalikoneet pelikäytössä (2025)
- Skrolli
(E1 Popularised article) - Atari esport ja Suomi – kisajuhlaa 1983 (2024)
- Skrolli
(E1 Popularised article) - Commodoren varjossa. 1980-luvun tietokonepelaamista marginaalikoneilla (2024)
- Pelitutkimuksen Vuosikirja
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal) - PLATO - Tietokone opettajana (2024)
- Skrolli
(E1 Popularised article) - Visiotek AMC-100 - Tiatokone Suamen Turust (2024)
- Skrolli
(E1 Popularised article) - Digiarkeologit, digitaalisen kulttuuriperintömme suojelun sankarit (2023) Sirkiä Jukka, Joelsson Tapani
(E1 Popularised article) - Geek Cuisine: Extending the Narrative of a Junk Food Gamer (2023)
- Games and Culture
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal)
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