1. Flammable
Penguins
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Episode #1
Currency vs. Investment
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2. Social != Evil
Social Games are not Evil by nature
Atomic Age started with The Bomb
Genetics started with Medicine
Internet started with awesome free-minded people
The First Major Movers can define a space
3. Bombs to Power
4. Farmville Zombies to ???
?
Ian Bogost is a genius, Cow Clicker is our Canary in the Mines
How to evolve Social Games into Positive Force?
5. Social Currency
6. Time
Games take Time!
Social Games seem to take more time
What is our return on investment?
New Skills?
Creative Expression?
Exploration of Topics?
Or is Entertainment Alone good Enough?
Are Social Games Fun or just Addictive?
7. Money
Game Makers are a Business
Most Social Gamers spend less than average retail game price
Are they aware of total cost
Are purchases open and honest
Are we selling value or air in a bottle?
8. Friends
Do we invite friends to join the fun?
Or do we use friends as currency?
Do our social relationships improve?
Do we have positive collective stories or memories of the game?
Are our friends glad to be invited?
9. Flammable
Penguins
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Conclusion:
Social is accessible low entry gaming which can bring people together if done right
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