domain | polygamer.net |
summary | In this podcast episode featuring Adam Davis (executive director of Game to Grow) along with Ken, they delve into several topics related to gaming education and therapy:
1. The division process between Aenne and Stefan Gagne for the script in Arcade Spirits. 2. Integrating social justice themes within a game's narrative structure using an example from Fist of Discomfort 2 minigame (FOD). 3. Ken shares his experiences about when it's appropriate to conclude episodes, as well as how he determines which games are best suited for streaming on Twitch versus hosting them directly onto YouTube. 4. The challenges and strategies associated with managing multiple jobs while living with ADHD.
Adam Davis also discusses the history of gaming therapy within Game to Grow's organization;
1. He defines what makes a game more beneficial in therapeutic settings, 2. Explains why their initiative is inclusive for all players regardless of any diagnoses, 3. And details how games like Dark Souls and Celeste can be used as tools that promote a growth mindset.
Additionally, they discuss the concept behind Critical Core's creation by Game to Grow;
1. A game designed specifically with educational objectives in mind. 2. They also explore why de-escalation skills are important even among collaborative gamers.
Adam Davis additionally offers insights into an alternative history for full-motion video (FMV) games during this conversation. |
title | Polygamer - A podcast of equality & diversity in gaming |
description | A monthly audio podcast of equality and diversity featuring interviews with marginalized voices in gaming & video games |
keywords | music, game, games, apple, amazon, pandora, accessibility, more, arcade, spirits, episode, interview, https, reading, tags, stream, video |
upstreams |
kengagne.com |
downstreams |
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nslookup | A 199.16.172.83, A 199.16.173.133 |
created | 2024-02-24 |
updated | 2025-06-17 |
summarized | 2025-06-17 |
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