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Games are uniquely positioned to be a key driver of innovation in addressing many challenges facing our planet. Games can inspire action across gender, racial, economic, and cultural barriers. They are being used in areas ranging from early literacy to scientific discovery to sustainable living. However, the impact games sector is still in its infancy and there is both a great need and a great opportunity for innovation in the sector. We invite the world to engage with us in leveraging the power of digital games to address pressing economic, civic, cultural, educational, health, and environmental challenges facing the planet.

Digital games have emerged as one of the most powerful mediums of the 21st Century. Research is highlighting the enormous potential of games to drive meaningful and measurable learning, health and social impact. The Center is committed to leveraging this medium to address society's biggest challenges.

From tonight's class, here's a dynamic gaming resource.

Gauging Your Distraction Game HTML

Home site for Jane McGonigal's transmedia research and writing game. "Find the Future" is played using the full transmedia capabilities of the New York Public Library.

"Jane McGonigal says 10 years of scientific research show that playing video games is actually the most productive thing we can do."

Assassin's Creed Official website. Gives links to each of the games, videos and more.

Just a quick wiki page that shares a little information on/about the Assassin Creed video games.