Game for Thought

15/04/2024

THIS WEEK! Yet another hashtag stream, this time diving into the topic of parenting a gamer 🐣🎮

A sneak peek of what we'll discuss:
🧠 Motivation/psychology behind gaming
🧠 Common fears/anxieties of parents pertaining to gaming behaviors (and misconceptions)
🧠 Effective parent-child communication strategies, and setting healthy boundaries & agreements
🧠 Talking to your kids not only about playing games, but also about making them
🧠 Leveraging games as a tool for positive socialization and skill development

Be sure to tune into Twitch on Wednesday, 17 April @ 8 pm CET (2 pm EST): https://www.twitch.tv/howest_dae

Can't wait to have you as part of the discussion! 🎉

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04/04/2024

UPCOMING STREAM ALERT 👀

On Wednesday, 17 April @ 8 pm CET, we return to the land of Twitch for our sixth episode of the season - tackling the topic of being a parent of a gamer! 🐣 🕹

We're so honored to host Paul Darvasi, Ph.D., Hannah Dam, Kat Schrier, and Ian Schreiber! ✨

Are you a parent and interested in the psychology behind gaming, especially when it pertains to your kids? Intrigued by the parallel evolutions of technology and parenting, tangible tips & tricks, the behavioral science of motivation, and misconceptions surrounding youth & games?

Not a parent, but just interested in the topic?

ALL are welcome! 👋 Any questions? Pop 'em in the comments!

Catch us on Twitch in just a couple weeks: https://www.twitch.tv/howest_dae

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04/04/2024

This. Just, everything about this. 👏 A must-read (and be sure to click on the hyperlinked resources!)

FANTASTIC resources for anyone out there struggling with ongoing toxicity and extremism in the games space, most recently rearing its head via GamerGate2.

It *should* go without saying, but this is NOT a space for hatred, harassment, and/or toxicity.

https://www.takethis.org/2024/03/responding-to-gamergate2/

Rachel Kowert & Take This, Inc., THANK YOU! 👑

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been hearing about what’s now being called “Gamergate2.” It’s the latest  targeted harassment campaign within the game industry and it’s aimed at Sweet Baby…

04/04/2024

Need a good read for your train commute?

🧠 Interested in and ? 🎮

LOOK NO FURTHER: Check out the latest blog post recapping March's livestream about neurodiversity, featuring Pierre Escaich, Coty Craven, Lisanne Meinen, and Alan Jack!

https://www.flega.be/neurodiversity-in-digital-entertainment-game-for-thought-series/ (All blogs powered by Robby Bisschop, Pirate PR)

As always, let us know what you think! 👇 👋

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Welcome to another blog version of the Game for Thought series (GFT), this is a written recap of Howest DAE’s livestream series that tackles ethically-relevant topics in the games industry an…

22/03/2024

🧠 Didn't have the chance to catch this week's episode about in ? 🎮

Or... want to give it a re-watch?

The full stream is available on Youtube; give it a watch and let us know what you think!

An incredibly special thanks to our panelists, Bram De Ridder, Rachel Wagner, Lars de Wildt, & Liesbeth Last for sharing your expert insights and navigating this sometimes complex discussion with honesty and grace.

"See" you NEXT month for our next stream tackling the topic of being a of a on Wednesday, 17 April! 🐣 🕹

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsEDGsobnrw

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New month, new stream, new topic. This month, we're tackling the topic of Religion in Games.On Wednesday, 20 March, we returned to Twitch (www.twitch.tv/howe...

19/03/2024

TOMORROW!

Our super special SECOND livestream during the month of March, tackling the topic of in !

It's shaping up to be a super vibrant discussion, together with experts in industry and education: Bram De Ridder, Rachel Wagner, Lars de Wildt, & Liesbeth Last 🎮

How has the role of religion in games shifted over time? How do religious themes in games contribute to world-building and narrative depth? How can game developers best balance artistic freedom/agency with respect for religious beliefs and cultural sensitivities?

Be sure to join us on Twitch tomorrow, where we'll discuss all of those questions and more: https://www.twitch.tv/howest_dae

'Till then!

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04/03/2024

WHO'S JOINING TOMORROW? 👀

We're bringing in digital entertainment to the forefront of the conversation tomorrow evening, 5 March at 8 pm CET! Join us via Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/howest_dae

Don't forget to submit your questions for the panel if you have some already 👉 https://forms.gle/xPKZrZTB6cUvtGCa9

Or, ask away during the live audience Q&A!

See you in the chat! 👋

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23/02/2024

‼ RESCHEDULED DATE ‼

Mark your calendars! Tuesday 5 March at 8 pm CET: The return of Game for Thought for the new year!!

We are thrilled to bring you our FIRST GFT of 2024, tackling the very important topic of in 🧠

Meet our impressive panel of experts (and all-around awesome human beings): Pierre Escaich, Coty Craven, Lisanne Meinen, and Alan Jack!

Have any questions for our panelists? Submit 'em here for a chance to be part of the discussion 👉 https://forms.gle/Fjb7cKFWAUMj2eM9A

Join us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/howest_dae

SEE YOU THEN! 👋

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29/01/2024

Our Game for Thought BLOG SERIES continues!!

Weren't able to tune in for the livestreams? Have no fear -- Robby Bisschop from Pirate PR has you covered, recapping each of the GFT streams for you.

Check out the latest GFT blog about in the industry here: https://www.flega.be/

Recapping the livestream, the blog reflects upon conversations amongst our panelists, Keisha Howard, Jean-Gobert De Coster, and Rachel Kowert -- tackling questions such as:

🎮 How can mental health themes be inserted into games without compromising the entertainment value?
🧠 Which games represent mental health themes in an inspiring way?
🕹 Does the process of focusing on mental health differ in indie studios, versus larger AAA studios?
🤝 How can you reintegrate a colleague that experienced a burnout?

Read the latest post on the homesite of the Flemish Games Association, https://www.flega.be/, and keep an eye out for more to come soon 👀

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24/01/2024

Well hello there, and a VERY happy 2024 to all of you from the GFT team! 🎮

We wish each of you a year full of growth, fulfillment, and opportunities to have fruitful conversations surrounding in the digital entertainment space. Let's have a great year TOGETHER!

We're taking a short hiatus during the month of January so our students at Howest DAE can focus on their exams (and knock them out of the park 🙌), but we'll be back with another stream on Wednesday, 21 February @ 8 pm CET tackling the incredibly important topic of in .

Know anyone who would be interested in taking part as a panel member? Tag 'em down below! 👇

In the meantime, get your GFT kick by watching (or re-watching) the last stream surrounding the topic of Games for Good: Beyond Entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDudOZJO3ws

"See" you soooooon, lots of new content coming up this year! 👀

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