DCN Global designed another thematic series of events titled “Serious Games Against Disinformation” to highlight the importance of the game industry focusing on social issues. Through our partners and experts from all over the globe, we discussed different approaches towards the games in various geographies, as well as looking at case studies of certain games which promote digital and media literacy.
In this virtual discussion, we invited the executive director of Global Game Jam and members of her network for a radiography of the industry, all over the world and a discussion on their projects and how to translate know-how and practice, across borders and cultures.
Kate Edwards is well- known for her culturalization work in the video game industry, and her award-winning industry advocacy efforts - including her current role as Executive Director of the Global Game Jam and former role as Executive Director of the International Game Developers Association. During her time at Microsoft and since, she's worked on many game franchises, including Halo, Fable, Age of Empires, Dragon Age, Modern Warfare, Mass Effect and many others. With broad experience in the fields of geography, cartography, geopolitics and cross-cultural issues, Kate Edwards is a recognized thought leader in applying this knowledge to 'real world' business solutions and problem solving.
The Global Game Jam (GGJ) is the world's largest game creation event taking place around the globe, typically at physical locations. A "game jam" is essentially a hackathon focused on game development. It is the growth of an idea that in today’s heavily connected world, we could come together, be creative, share experiences and express ourselves in a multitude of ways using video games.
Speakers
-Kate Edwards, Executive Director, Global Game Jam
-Joshua Shen, Strategic Designer - Interactive Media and Games, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
-Kate Edwards, Executive Director, Global Game Jam
-Joshua Shen, Strategic Designer - Interactive Media and Games, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Moderator
Nikos Panagiotou, Associate Professor, Head of DCN Global, Greece
Nikos Panagiotou, Associate Professor, Head of DCN Global, Greece
This event is co-organized by Digital Communication Network Global and World Learning and is part of DCN Global’s Ideas in Action – Digital Engagement, a series of virtual events launched in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. DCN Global is supported by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Citizen Exchanges.