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James Derek Lomas
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NYU 8-bit Game Design Wo…
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Feedback on Games
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Download the 3in1_playpower.nesThe 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…
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Derek Lomas Jul 28.
Malaria Game -- Game Design Help Wanted!
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Hi all,We'd love your input on a game we are designing now, about Malaria. As you know, Malaria is a serious public health problem in many countries, including India. An 8-bit game on a $10 compute…
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Derek Lomas Jun 4.
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- http://playpower.org
- Briefly describe your background:
- I am a PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University, in Human Computer interactions, where I am studying computer-aided learning games. I have a BA in Cognitive Science from Yale University and a Master of Fine Arts from UC San Diego. In 2007-2008 I lived in India, and worked for a major mobile phone company, conducting ethnographic research on mobile phone use and developing new applications targeting "Bottom-of-the-Pyramid" consumers.
- How would you like to help Playpower?
- I hope to help organize open-source efforts to build learning games for radically affordable computers!
- What are your primary roles?
- Game Designer, Visual Artist, Academic
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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.
… ContinuePosted on July 24, 2010 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment
Feedback requested: Next Iteration of the games
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 on July 21, 2010 at 10:36pm — 7 Comments
Where will our games be played?
Posted on July 18, 2010 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment
Feedback on existing games?
Here is a draft of the current version of the games. Many changes are planned, but it would be great to get feedback now. We will be trying these out with some families, and iterating over the course of the week. We'd really love your feedback! All you need is an NES emulator...
3in1_final.zip
Cheers,
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Posted on July 18, 2010 at 5:46pm — 2 Comments
8-bit Game Design Tutorial @NYU
Posted on June 24, 2010 at 8:00pm —
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We haven't done much in our HHD division, but in EDCs International division we do have some experience. Most of our content has been created for radio-based learning however. Here are a few links:
References to Malaria @EDC
I'll have to give your second question some thought. The $10 platform has with it the need consider what may be appropriate for all ages.
I enjoyed hearing about your work and I think it's a great way to deliver valuable information in a very practical way. I'll write more soon.
Peter
Thanks for your comment. I'd be happy to chat about the hole in the wall. While I was there I also noticed those $10 computers in the shops, and a few people had them in one of the hole in the wall villages.
Frank
I would definitely be interested in helping in regards to the graphic design work. Let me know what's involved!
Anna
That would be great. You could let me know of a convenient time and we could talk. Am based in Mumbai (Bombay) and my phone number is 9930031903.
You could reach me on Skype : rapidsnail182
Looking forward to talk to you.
Cheers,
Aniruddha
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