Conference Abstracts

 

The notion of "documentary" in games is beginning to emerge as a sub-genre of serious play.
These are games that simulate the real with varying degrees of fidelity such as JFK Reloaded, play with imagery and arlefacts of actuality such as Peacemaker, or interrogate our understanding and interpretation of real world events such as Dafur is Dying.
This talk will look at a number of such games, including several in development at the Game Innovation Lab at USC, and discuss ways in which games may contribute to, or complicate, the concept of documentary media.

 

 

There has been a growing by foundations, non-profits, universities and goverment agencies to hamess the power and ubiquity of computer and video games to further their educational, health and social impact goals.
This desire is fueled by an increasing body of research highlighting the potential of games for fostering 21st century skills, Translating
this potential into popular games that also meake a positive impact is, however not easy.
In his presentation, Alan will talk about models for successfuly publishing digital games that make meaningful educationsl, health and social impact.

 

Suzanne Seggerman
 

 

Video games are growing up, No longer just an entertainment medium, games have the power to change the world - for the better.
Games about poverly, global conflict and climate change are now being played by millions of people around the world - and having real world impact. President and Co-founder of an award - winnin non profit Games for Change, Suzanne Seggerman will share the story of this exciting new movement, showing games, their impact and giving the audience a sneak peak at some of the newest projects underway.

 

Wi Jong-hyun