Welcome to CGAMES 2013 International Computer Games Conference, now in its 13th year, is acknowledged as one of the leading research conferences devoted to advancing the theory and practice of computer games development. It is organised by the University of Wolverhampton, UK, in association with the University of Louisville and the IEEE TCSIM Computer Society. Thanks to the enthusiasm and hard work put in by our international colleagues and sponsors each year the conference has flourished. The International Conference on Computer Games: AI, Animation, Mobile, Educational & Serious Games organised by The University of Wolverhampton, UK, brings together an international community of experts to discuss the state-of-the-art in computer games research, perspectives of future developments and innovative applications relevant to games development and related areas. Past conferences have attracted hundreds of participants from the industry and the academia from around the globe cgames.org We are delighted to announce that the 18th Conference will take place at the Galt House Hotel, Louisville. Louisville offers magnificent views of the Ohio River and is within walking distance of many attractions in downtown Louisville. Louisville is located on the Ohio River and is known for its great park system developed by Olmstead who planned Central Park in New York. It is also noted as the home of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. There is a statue of King Louis XVI in front of our court house, for which the city was originally named. Kentucky is also one of the most scenic states in the United States, with its rolling hills, horse farms, large cave system, forests and other historic attractions. Louisville also has access across the river to the beauties of Southern Indiana.