Session Name: | Video Game Rx: Narratives as Therapy |
Speaker(s): | Kim Shashoua |
Company Name(s): | University of Texas at Arlington |
Track / Format: | Game Narrative Summit |
Overview: | Narratives can have a powerful effect on players. This session explores some of the emotional and psychological benefits players may experience when playing games. Through a few simple mechanisms, popular games give players the chance to better understand their thoughts, gain skills and adopt new perspectives. |