Game Addiction Lecture
Monday night I proposed a lecture for the 2008 Game Developer’s Conference. I just wanted to make a note that I’ve given some short lectures (even some inside of MMO Games/Virtual Worlds), and that I’d be happy to talk to students about what I’ve learned in the last year of writing a book on game effects, or more specifically this thing that we’re calling game addiction.
Here’s the 100 word description of the lecture proposed:
Some gamers just can’t control how much they play. While the phenomenon is becoming more pronounced, is it really an addiction?
This lecture delivers a balanced and comprehensive crash course on how games can be uniquely suited for pulling people in, how these traits can be contrasted with addiction, and what it means to play healthy.
This lecture also examines anti-addiction tools and legislation with respect to the information presented, and then briefly focuses on simple things which could empower parents of underage gamers and adult gamers.
Neils Clark :: Oct.03.2007 :: Game Addiction ::
