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Hello from Nebraska

Hello my name is Zach, I am a student of Graphic Design and art in Omaha NE. I was really enthusiastic when I found out what playpower is and what the projects goals are. Feel free to contact me via my email if there is anything I can do to help out…

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game user testing in India

Game user testing is going great! We had a ton of technical issues-- the test cartridge we created will only run on particular famiclones, so we'll have to figure that out. However, once we get the games running they are really working well. The t…

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game user testing in India

Game user testing is going great! Once we get the games running (we've had a TON of technical issues) they are really working well. The typing game seems to be the favorite so far-- It is definitely the most collaborative, as you can see in this video.

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Posted by James Derek Lomas on July 24, 2010 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

Feedback requested: Next Iteration of the games

Download the 3in1_playpower.nes

The DAIICT team has released the next version of the games. To play, download an emulator at:
http://nestopia.sourceforge.net/

To get the keyboard to work (for the typing game), click on the Menu option "Machine", then "Input", then "Expansion… Continue

Posted by James Derek Lomas on July 21, 2010 at 10:36pm — 7 Comments

The case studies: Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of my case study analysis of the data and observations from the kind volunteer researchers working in India. The final study from the group of four involved a drastically different role of the TVC in the family life. In this case (household BD), the TVC was a core element of the daily routine and was considered essential by the family as a learning tool. However, both game cartridges were encouraged to be played by the parents as they felt that standard educational games and ta… Continue

Posted by Harrison Lee on July 19, 2010 at 7:00am

The case studies: Part 1

The link to the case scenarios that Derek posted yesterday are of diverse, different families that have many differences and similarities. The first three families in households AW, AT, and BC, are most certainly diverse in how technology plays a role in the family life. The first family uses technology as an entertainment venue, but at different times during the day as each family member had a different timetable. The elders, as they are referred to, appear to avoid use of the TVC and prefer wa… Continue

Posted by Harrison Lee on July 19, 2010 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

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Feedback on Games 3 Replies

Started by James Derek Lomas. Last reply by James Derek Lomas Jul 28.

Hello from Nebraska

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FC Mobile 2 II as playpower platform? 14 Replies

Recently, I came across the FC Mobile 2 produced by Hyperkin: http://hyperkin.com/index.php/retro-ga available in Black, this is battery powered and has an in-built screen. Downside is the "wireles…

Tagged: rechargeable, built-in, screen, solar, powered

Started by Dr. Mike Reddy. Last reply by Joshua Dean Lane Jul 24.

6502 for a newbie: Where do I begin? 4 Replies

I have no programming knowledge whatsoever, but I have recently fallen victim to a strange curiosity of this 6502 assembly language. I have always dreamed of creating my own games with my own object…

Tagged: programming, beginner, language, assembly, 6502

Started by Michael Daylon Cates. Last reply by Michael Daylon Cates Jul 21.