This episode is another two-parter and it’s something of an experiment. If you listen to both episodes, it’s two hours of gameplay, and talk about games in learning, play, popular titles, a takedown of the Fortnight franchise by young Game Reviewer, and Rudy Blanco's student, Kimari Rennis - I can’t wait for you to meet Kimari - we talk about diversity in games, we define some terms, sidetrack a bit into mythology, and so so much more. Here’s the bottom line, though. If you’ve never played video games with your students, you might be missing out on a tremendous learning opportunity. How often in your class does a student jump in an say, “I’m happy to control the ship?”
This and so much more in the episode ahead. Enjoy.
Links from this episode:
NYC Video Game Critic’s Circle: https://nygamecritics.com/
DreamYard Project: http://www.dreamyard.com/
(Game 1) Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime: http://www.loversinadangerousspacetime.com/
Until Dawn (game): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Until_Dawn
Plants Vs Zombies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plants_vs._Zombies
George Fan, PVZ designer: http://plantsvszombies.wikia.com/wiki/George_Fan
Disney Quest (arcade): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisneyQuest
Fortnite (game): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortnite
Smite (game): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smite_(video_game)
Pub G: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayerUnknown%27s_Battlegrounds
(Game 2) Don’t Starve Together: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Starve
Assassin’s Creed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed
Playstation “Shareplay”: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/explore/ps4/share-play/
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