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Critically thinking about games and virtual experiences is the first step in collectively understanding video games have the potential to be far more than just entertainment products or educational tools. It's time to start thinking about games as what they really are: seriously meaningful experiences.

6.02.2010

A 9 Minute Rant on Video Games

by Michael Highland

A couple months ago I had a chance to sit down and talk video games and spiritual growth with Charles Prémont of Video Games Canada.

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Critically thinking about games and virtual experiences is the first step in collectively understanding video games have the potential to be far more than just entertainment products or educational tools. This blog is dedicated to illuminating and exploring the meaningful roles video games could play, and are already playing, in so many people's lives.

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Michael Highland
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A recovering game addict, Michael's perspective is now that of the philosopher-gamer. For him the experience of playing is an end in itself, and the potential for games to catalyze personal growth is central to his work as a game designer.

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A freelance graphic designer living in New York City (despite getting a degree in International Relations at Carleton College), Sean is also a serious gamer whose primary interest is beating games, and appreciating the visual style along the way.

With all three major consoles and over 300 titles, Will is definitely a hardcore gamer. He brings a grounded understanding of how games have evolved, and will give his perspective on games to play/avoid and quirks of the gaming community.

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Clinton is just shy of being a hardcore gamer. Having majored in Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University, Clinton has a great interest in the morality of gaming. Having played everything from Gears to Myst to Viva Pinata he has experienced the best and the worst that console gaming has to offer.

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