EPISODE · Oct 14, 2024 · 10 MIN
The Rise of Newsgames: Exploring the State of Interactive Games & Journalism
from Game Studies for Everyone · host Learn Video Games / Mindtoggle LLC
We dive into the "State of Newsgames 2020" report, which analyzes 50 newsgames from 2015 to 2020. Discover how interactive news experiences use familiar game mechanics to tackle real-world topics in short, shareable formats. We'll explore the editorial nature of newsgames, their aesthetic qualities, and how they’re shaping the future of news storytelling. Whether you're a journalist, game designer, or just curious, this episode uncovers the current trends in newsgame development. Based on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcFvoAOBWDM https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342664738_A_snapshot_analysis_of_interactives_toys_and_games_in_journalism_and_allied_industries_STATE_OF_NEWSGAMES_2020 https://www.amazon.com/State-Newsgames-2020-interactives-journalism/dp/1716907527
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We dive into the ”State of Newsgames 2020” report, which analyzes 50 newsgames from 2015 to 2020. Discover how interactive news experiences use familiar game mechanics to tackle real-world topics in short, shareable formats. We’ll explore the editorial nature of newsgames, their aesthetic qualities, and how they’re shaping the future of news storytelling. Whether you’re a journalist, game designer, or just curious, this episode uncovers the current trends in newsgame development. Based on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcFvoAOBWDM https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342664738_A_snapshot_analysis_of_interactives_toys_and_games_in_journalism_and_allied_industries_STATE_OF_NEWSGAMES_2020 https://www.amazon.com/State-Newsgames-2020-interactives-journalism/dp/1716907527
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