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Gaming for good
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- Book Synopsis
- 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
- About The Author
- Jude Ower MBE has spent the past two decades leveraging games as a force for good, working across industry, corporates and non- profits. She led the world's largest poll on climate action, all through games, with UNDP, and co-founded the Playing for the Planet Alliance with UNEP.
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- ISBN
- 9781781338049
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Rethink Press, (12 February 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 264
- Weight
- 358 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 25 mm
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