PRESERVE. STUDY. PLAY.

Where scholars, students, and gamers come together to explore the legacy of games and media. From rare finds to modern classics- every game has a story worth saving.

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Two students playing a game in Japanese on the MARLA TV.

The Media Arts Research and Learning Arcade (MARLA) at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering in IU Indianapolis is dedicated to exploring the cultural, historical, and technological significance of video games and interactive media. As one of the few academic spaces focused on game and media preservation in the Midwest, MARLA serves as a research hub and playable archive that bridges the gap between study and play by maintaining several collections of video games new and old.

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Get involved with Lore Club!

The LORE Club is a Luddy student organization hosted in MARLA that promotes the preservation and analysis of media new and old with a focus on gaming. In meetings students share their interests and personal works with other dedicated students in an engaged, open environment to expand horizons and get excited for upcoming projects or the latest news in the video game world. Learn more and get involved below!

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