Video games for change
The Games for Change Annual Conference wrapped up today in NYC. The conference featured a discussion of the very popular and much talked about UNWFP Food Force game. (You should download and try it, see press coverage).
This issue of using games to improve development results is slowly gaining momentum, and it will be interesting to see where things go. For example, one of the debates is whether these games should be targeted at increasing awareness in the developed world or instead as teaching tools in less developed countries. Also, might a creative board game not be even more effective - do we need the 2.0 approach? For more, see Net Aid or Social Impact Games. (via Terra Nova)
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Yes! I loved this game. Downloaded it during the summer and thought it was great. So what if it was intended to 8-12 yr olds.
Also, in light of the recent SEAsia earthquake the games' message is of preeminent importance. Whether we are in Pakistan or Aceh it is ridiculous that we allow cumbersome bureaucracies and red tape to stunt the delivery of food and medicines.
Posted by: Anthony, DFID | Oct 22, 2005 8:09:12 PM
I have an oppinion that games can be a really effective educational tool. And they also can be a models of real life to show people what can happen if they do this or that.
Posted by: Helen | Nov 15, 2005 5:49:01 AM