Human behavior

Games for Change Annual Festival

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Description: 

“Called ‘an early Sundance of video games’ for ‘socially-responsible game-designers’ the Games for Change Annual Festival brings together leading nonprofit organizations, experts, and game developers to explore the increasing real-world impact of digital games as an agent for social change. The Festival is also a showcase for some of the most innovative new games in development."

Organization: 
City: 
New York
State: 
New York
Date: 
June 18-20, 2012
Game genre:
Multi-Genre

Health topic:
Social Issues and Skills

Conference type:
Expo
Festival

Social Tags:
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Games for Change
Human behavior
Olympic Games
Sports
Technology
XML

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://gamesforchange.org/festival2011

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

City:
New York

Entertainment Award Event:
Sundance
the Games for Change Annual Festival

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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Game Forward (gamefwd)

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Description: 

"Game Forward (gamefwd) is an independent, family-run publication based in Ottawa, Canada. It was launched in January of 2008 as a hobbyist blog focussing on Game Accessibility by an avid gamer that was born with Cerebral Palsy. Game Forward quickly expanded its focus to include coverage of Serious Games, Health & Fitness Games, Educational & Training Games, and Virtual Worlds."

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness
Injuries and Rehabilitation

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Resource type:
Blog
News Source

Social Tags:
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Document
Gamer
Human behavior
Knowledge
Palsy
Science
Technology
Video game
Virtual world
XML

Events Facts:
Contact Details

Target Population:
General Audience

Game platform:
Internet

Calais Document Category:
Technology


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Cheer We Go!

"Star Hill needs spirit! Its sports teams are in a major slump, and the whole town has given up on them. It’s so bad, the cheerleader squad is down to just one person! Take on the role of a cheerleader in this exciting rhythm adventure game! Use your stylus to guide your cheerleader through increasingly complex dances and cheerleading routines. The game’s story mode takes you on an adventure through school as you try to work your way up to a star cheerleader! Customize your character, enjoy a variety of mini-games, and find a little romance along the way!"

Game genre:
Music/Dance

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
All Star Cheer Squad
Cheerleading
Entertainment
Human behavior
Modern dance
Music video games
Natsume
Sports
Technology

Target Population:
Children
Pre-Teens

Game platform:
Handheld Device


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SilverFit Mile

"The SilverFit Mile can be installed on your existing treadmill. A projector beams a virtual environment on a sceen in front of the treadmill. This gives the participant the feeling of actually walking through the surroundings."

Game genre:
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness
Injuries and Rehabilitation

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
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Exercise equipment
Human behavior
Motion
Physics
Technology
Treadmill
Virtual reality
Walking
XML

Game platform:
Exercise Equipment

URL:
http://www.silverfit.nl
http://www.silverfit.nl/en/our-products/silverfit-mile.html

Target Population:
Seniors


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Personal Trainer: Walking

"Personal Trainer: Walking helps you keep track of your daily walking routine, and aids in working towards a happy, healthy life rhythm! Two included Activity Meter™ accessories let you and a friend or family member trace the steps you take each and every day. Ease of use and a range of fun activities make it easy to get in step!"

Game genre:
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
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Creatures Inc.
Human behavior
Nintendo
Personal trainer
Personal Trainer: Walking
Recreation
Social Issues
Technology
Touch! Generations
Video games
Walking

Target Population:
General Audience

Game platform:
Handheld Device

URL:
http://personaltrainerwalking.com


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Health Month

Health Month is about taking the SCIENCE of nutrition and behavior change and combining it with the SOCIAL GAMES of the recent social web to help people improve their health habits in a fun and sustainable way. If you can enjoy the process of living healthier, you're much more likely to stick to it.”

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Food and Nutrition
Mental Health

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Online

Social Tags:
Academia
CDATA
Education
Health
Human behavior
Nutrition
Technology
XML

Published Medium:
Game Developer

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://healthmonth.com

Game platform:
Internet


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Konami Kids Playground: Dinosaurs Shapes & Colors

This is one game in a series of games that encourages Pre-K children to engage their bodies in learning.

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Educational

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
CDATA
Human behavior
Konami
Konami Digital Entertainment
Playground
Recreation
Technology

Game platform:
Game Console

URL:
http://hgr.staging.lmp03.lucidus.net/09/11/2007
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&client=firefox-a&

Target Population:
Young Children


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Konami Kids Playground: Alphabet Circus

This is one game in a series of games that encourages Pre-K children to engage their bodies in learning.

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Educational

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
CDATA
Human behavior
Konami
Konami Digital Entertainment
Playground
Recreation
Technology

Game platform:
Game Console

URL:
http://www.amazon.com/Konami-Kids-Playground-Alphabet-Playstation-2/dp/B000P297H
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&client=firefox-a&

Target Population:
Young Children


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Smoke Attack

"In this smoking-risk awareness game from the swiss federal office of public health, you are navigating the caracter "Oxy" through offices. You can fight the aggressive smoking balls and the cigarettes by shooting them with your oxygen gun. There are a lot of extra ammunitions, secret weapons and keys hidden in the office. Find and use them! Your goal is to reach the next level and fight even more smoke."

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Educational

Health topic:
Smoking

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Download
Free

Social Tags:
Addiction
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Cigar
Cigarette
Electronic cigarette
Human behavior
Smoking
Smoking cessation
Technology
Tobacco

Game platform:
Computer

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://free-game-downloads.mosw.com/abandonware/pc/arcade_action/games_si_sn/smo
http://www.acid-play.com/download/smoke-attack


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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

"The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation seeks to improve the health and health care of all Americans.

Organization expertise:
Clinical Training
eHealth
Health and Medical
Health Policy
Philanthropy
Public Health

Organization type:
Foundation

Social Tags:
Foundations
Health
Human behavior
Johnson & Johnson
Labor
Medicine
Obesity
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Social Issues
Technology

Target Population:
General Audience

Services:
Grants
Research
Resources
Workshops and Programs

Calais Document Category:
Health
Labor
Social Issues
Technology

Location:
United States


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