the future of games and simulations
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The future of games and simulations may lie more in the attitude in which we approach them rather than improvements in the technology.TRANSCRIPT
The Future of Games and SimulationsNOAA Games and Simulation Summit
Eric Hackathorn1/11/2011
What makes a “good” game?
•Passionate problem solving•A rewarding challenge•The necessity of teamwork
What makes a “good” employee?
•Passionate problem solving•A rewarding challenge•The necessity of teamwork
One hour of game play represented by:
10,000 hours of something…What are we learning?
How do we prevent this situation?
Games are a tool…
You…are responsible for how they are used.
How can“games”
helpthe human condition?
“The integration of human visual problem-solving and strategy development capabilities with traditional computational algorithms through interactive multiplayer games is a powerful new approach to solving computationally-limited scientific problems.”
•Interactive learning potential•Leveraging the crowds in games and simulations•Competition awards successful “players”•Creates repeat customers hungry for NOAA’s data
… in the year 2030, oil to the rescue!
• Contact us!• Join a virtual world and create an avatar• Ask your kids about the games they play• Bookmark several gaming news sites• Help us decide what’s next!
An Executive Guide forKeeping Up with Games and Simulations
Remember that Passion!A game isn’t about making light of serious work. It’s about bringing the same energy we give our
entertainment to our work life.
Questions?Eric Hackathorn