Busting Game/Gamer Stereotypes
I recently picked up a copy of "Got Game: How the Gamer Generation Is Reshaping Business Forever", but have yet to read it. The premise that gamers are learning skills, tactics and attitudes that will serve them exceedingly well in their careers is an unlikely positive take on the "effects" of playing video games. Anyway, I'll post more after I've had the chance to read it fully.
What's interesting is that one of the co-authors, John C. Beck, is keynoting at the upcoming G.A.M.E.S. Synergy Summit down in Orlando. Another break-the-myths style event (in the same vein as the Serious Game summits) that looks to bridge the world of games/entertainment with those of academia, simulation, military, etc. And, they've got quite a line-up beyond Beck...
As it were, there seems to be a lot of this more positive stuff floating around the web lately. The BBC for one, has tons of coverage on games for learning. And, the ESA just released some research results on how gamers live normal, balanced lives.
Nice.
Posted on January 11, 2005 08:35 PM