Description
Product ID: | 9781781338049 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Gaming for Good |
Subtitle: | Unlocking the Power of Gaming to Create a Better World for Us All |
Authors: | Author: Jude Ower, Mathias Gredal Nørvig |
Page Count: | 278 |
Subjects: | Computer games / online games: strategy guides, Computer games / online games: strategy guides |
Description: | This book dispels the often negative perception of gamers and the games they play every day and shows how to harness the medium’s potential. Over 3 billion people play games globally. How can we turn his immense power into a force for good? Games are already influencing player behaviour and decision-making. This book dispels the often negative perception of gamers and the games they play every day and shows how to harness the medium’s potential. Whether you’re a gamer, in the industry, not in the industry but interested in games or a parent worried about the impact of games on your kids, read this book to: • Understand the industry and gaming culture and why it lends itself perfectly to tackling global challenges • Discover how games can be a force for good through real-world examples, underpinned by interviews with leading executives in the industry • Be inspired to make a positive impact using games • Recognise that ‘doing good’ corresponds with ‘doing well’ and can drive wider beneficial outcomes such as deeper engagement |
Imprint Name: | Rethink Press |
Publisher Name: | Rethink Press |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2024-02-12 |