We are encouraging games that focus on the problem of misinformation on climate change.
How can your game help address misunderstanding, or even inoculate people from being misinformed about climate change and its effect on people in their community? Whether a news game, social impact game, educational game, or just a whimsical experiment in explaining the problems of misinformation, we are offering you an opportunity to help address one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. Those games that do this best will be eligible for additional funding to support further development and promotion; They will also be featured in our June, 4th IndieCade Horizon’s showcase and promoted through our networks in HEVGA and other non-profits around the world
This grand challenge is supported through the generous funding of The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and is a call to action for some of the most creative, inspiring and engaging people in the world to make something that really matters. Go forth and help change the world for the better.
That’s it! By doing so, you not only help change the world, you’ll get support in doing so.
If you don’t know where to start, consider engaging with faculty who do social impact games or educational games, and/or join the International Game Developers Climate SIG and/or leverage the available online mentors that are part of the Climate Jam. Access information and use fact sheets from the following:
The Higher Education Video Game Alliance is the leading academic association advocating for the critical role video game programs play in higher education, industry, and government. Our mission is to create a platform for higher education leaders which will underscore the cultural, scientific, and economic importance of video game programs in colleges and universities.
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