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Welcome to the ETEC 522 Serious Games Wiki!
What is a "serious game?" Well, here's Wikipedia's definition:
A serious game is a software application developed with game technology and game design principles for a primary purpose other than pure entertainment.
An example would be America's Army, a game built, some might say, to train future soldiers. Another would be the Carmen SanDiego series of educational CD-ROMs. And yet another would be PeaceMaker: Global Conflicts, a screenshot of which is shown below. In other cases, standard games are used in non-standard ways - such as Civilization III being used to teach the key concepts of history. Here's a question for you: how would you define serious games?
How to work (play?) through this module
This wiki is an aide to learning and exporing the world of serious games. We'll present some information, ask questions, and expect input and discussion from you. All of us are smarter than any of us: please share your thoughts!
Suggested sequence
Start by checking the background information pages below. Then browse through some of the links in the serious games feed grazer in the sidebar. And finally, add some of your thoughts on the discussion topic pages (or anywhere on this wiki). Of course, if you'd like to dive right in wherever you want, you're perfectly welcome to!
Serious games background information to review
- Background of serious games
- The serious games industry: a quick overview
- Examples of serious game companies
- Mapping serious game companies on the Cube
- Cost of developing a serious game
Serious games in the news
Discussion topics on serious games
- Stretching the concept of serious games
- Serious games for social good
- Assessments and serious games
- What serious game would you create
Extra resources on serious games
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