IT-University Copenhagen | Rued Langgardsvej 7 | DK-2300 Kbh. S Next generation serious games based...

IT-University Copenhagen | Rued Langgardsvej 7 | DK-2300 Kbh. S

Next generation serious games based on commercial game technology. Creating a prototype to explore design, development and use.

Involves IT-University Copenhagen, Over The Edge, EA Europe, Alinea, UN Association, a number of schools and several content experts.

Vision

Create computer games with an

agenda beyond entertainment

Serious Games Interactive


Growing out of international research Next generation of educational games Mix of competences: Game developers,

researchers, educators and content experts Collaborate with companies Global outreach through strong network Strong technology and access to support Different target groups

Teaser


Explore whether educational computer games have a future in the educational system and the form it may take.

Explore, develop and implement a prototypical educational computer game examining the challenges and possibilities in development process and the educational use of the title

Provide a foundation for a serious games industry through a prototype convincing other developers of the potential in developing educational computer games beyond low-budget titles

Research Goals


Workflow

Concept phase researcher & game developer Design document research, developer &

content Prototype developer, advisory and researcher Evaluation researcher & schools Companies continue if project is viable


Project: Global conflicts: Middle East

The strategic levels involve domestic policy, foreign policy, intelligence, public relations and military. Here the player takes the position as Prime Minister of Israel or leader of the Palestine region performing strategic actions to further different goals. This is basically about statesmanship in a simplified version bringing the most important issues and areas to the player’s control.

The personal level evolves around smaller, mundane events, and quests. These quests and events can potentially have the same influence as the more strategic decisions. An action on the personal level will can be scaled up if it becomes a news story or victim of gossip. The personal level will be around topics like find lost brother, sabotage facilities or marriage across religious divides.


Global Conflicts: Middle East Ingame Screendumps


Learning approach

Experiential learning: Concrete to abstract Features: Audiovisual, safety, challenge,

interaction, feedback Strong game universe: Compelling,

realistic, engaging


Teaching

Integrated teaching approach: Game,

background material, teacher's manual, primary

sources and encyclopedia Subjects: History, citizenship, geography,

English, religion (Cross-disciplinary) Other skills: Problem-solving, critical thinking,

ICT


Gains

Research affiliation open doors Technology documented, expanded and tested Alternative funding and shared development

cost Explore areas that are uncertain Challenge existing knowledge and procedures


Terminology

Opposing views on content

Time pressure (dev., content, iterations)

Coordination process

Technology takes much focus

Hard to change design based on input

Winning not acceptable

Researcher and game developer with contributions from content experts.

Design process so far

Problems:


Slides at http://www.itu.dk/people/sen

[email protected]

Links:www.itu.dk/people/sen (personal web-site)www.seriousgames.dk (company web-site)www.game-research.com (game research web-site)www.seriousplaying.org (serious game research web-site)

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