Digital games against depression: A new study shows how people can learn about mental health

A team of Cologne media psychologists has found that digital games can be an effective medium for educating people about depression and reducing stigma. The results of the study can help improve the quality of care for people with mental health conditions.

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Dear Mastodon hive mind, I need your help!

I'm currently looking for Open Educational Resources on #Gaming and #GameDevelopment – ideally with a strong focus on #Accessibility – but so far my extensive research hasn't produced many results. If you're aware of such resources, or perhaps are also in the process of develping material, please let me know!

Bin mal gespannt, wie groß der Aufschrei ist, wenn eines Tages die Stores geschlossen werden und die laufwerklose PS5 sich dann nicht mal mehr als Retrogerät weiterverkaufen lässt. Bin ja jetzt schon angefressen, wenn meine paar Digitaltitel nicht verfügbar sind, weil der Lizenzserver mal wieder streikt.

Diese neuen Zahlen dürften der Grund sein, warum die PS5 Pro ohne Disc-Laufwerk erscheint
https://www.eurogamer.de/diese-neuen-zahlen-durften-der-grund-sein-warum-die-ps5-pro-ohne-disc-laufwerk-erscheint

#PakeTown (by Nestor Siré, Steffen Köhn and ConWiro) is a video game that simulates the historical development of the Paquete Semanal (Weekly Package), the famous alternative #offlinedata distribution network that every week supplies all of #Cuba. Copy, exchange and distribute digital materials; build your own media empire. #artisticresearch #netart #thewrong #unarchive #seriousgames
#digitalgames

Does anyone want to join a slow, relaxed BGA tournament for Qawale?

One of the Gigamic wooden abstracts.

Make a line of your colour, but plenty of movement/chaos in between turns.

https://boardgamearena.com/tournament?id=249105

Newbies are welcome. I enjoy using round robin tournaments as a way to learn/explore the game. :-)