Television

Canadian Games Conference

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Description: 

"The Canadian Games Conference (formerly GDC-Canada) is a two-day conference/exhibition held in Vancouver, BC, Canada. This newly branded event will offer cutting-edge keynotes, lecture and roundtable content from local, national, and international game creators, focusing on core topics like game design and programming alongside emerging smartphone and social game areas. It will also include a bustling expo floor."

City: 
Vancouver
State: 
British Columbia
Date: 
May 19-20, 2011
Game genre:
Multi-Genre

Health topic:
Social Issues and Skills

Conference type:
Conference
Expo

Province Or State:
British Columbia

Location:
Canada

Country:
Canada

Social Tags:
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ReBoot
Series
Technology
Television
Vancouver

Target Population:
General Audience

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Technology:
Smartphone

Calais Document Category:
Technology

City:
Vancouver


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Cardiac Jeopardy

"New health games based upon the popular Jeopardy game are beginning to gain momentum among students, as they learn while having fun.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Cardiovascular Health

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Online

Social Tags:
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Jeopardy!
Series
Technology
Television

Target Population:
General Audience

Game platform:
Internet


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Reboot Communications Limited

"Reboot Communications Ltd. is a B.C based company that specializes in organizing and implementing national and international conferences focused on information technology, public safety, privacy and security, health, green technology, video gaming and digital media. As a conference organizer, Reboot is particularly experienced and capable at producing events that have significant provincial and federal government issues and sensitivities at stake."

Game genre:
Multi-Genre

Location:
Canada

Social Tags:
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Document
Mass media
ReBoot
Series
Technology
Television
XML

Events Facts:
Company Technology

Organization type:
Conference Organizer

Services:
Conferences and Exhibitions
Event Planning
Marketing/Advertising

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
Media and Digital Arts
Public Health
Technology and Electronics

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Company:
Reboot Communications Ltd.

Calais Document Category:
Technology


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911 Paramedic

In 911 Paramedic, players assume the role of a paramedic and rush to the scenes of accidents on the streets of Los Angeles. Players can handle over thirty real-life emergency situations.

Game genre:
Educational
Simulation

Health topic:
Emergency Response
Health Care and Medicine

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Download
Purchase

Social Tags:
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Emergency medical responders
ER
Health
Legacy Interactive
Medicine
Paramedic
Technology
Television
Video game developers
XML

Game platform:
Computer

Target Population:
Teens
Young Adults


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CSI Web Adventures

CSI Web Adventures is interactive free, online mystery game in which players use their forensic skills to solve a crime.

Game genre:
Educational
Strategy

Health topic:
Anatomy
Social Issues and Skills

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Social Tags:
Adventure game
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
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CSI
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Miami
Forensic science
Mass media
Series
Technology
Television

Published Medium:
Game Developer

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://php.forensics.rice.edu/case1/Game

Game platform:
Internet

Organization:
Rice University


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The Berenstain Bears: Learning At Home, Volume One

Players can learn interesting facts and play activities as they explore the rooms of the Berenstain Bears’ home. While walking around the house, players find that each room contains an animated sequence and a new learning activity. Emotions, time telling, personal hygiene, and tooth care are among the various topics addresses in this game, released in 1993.

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Educational

Health topic:
Cognition
Dental Health

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
Berenstain Bears
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Compton, California
Mass media
Narratology
Stan and Jan Berenstain
Technology
Television
The Berenstain Bears

Target Population:
Children

Game platform:
Computer

Published Medium:
Game Developer

URL:
http://www.mobygames.com/game/berenstain-bears-learning-at-home-volume-one


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Pyramid Pile Up!

This is a free, online puzzle game designed to educate children about the food groups that make up the food pyramid. Players fill in the pyramid chart with a variety of foods to learn about proper nutrition and how calories work. Hungry Chompy monsters threaten to feast on players’ hard work.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Food and Nutrition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Social Tags:
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Education
Food guide pyramid
Games
Nutrition
Playnormous
Pyramid
Technology
Television
XML

Target Population:
Children

Industry Term:
food

URL:
http://www.playnormous.com/games/pyramid-pileup-plus

Game platform:
Internet


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Discovery Communications

"Discovery Communications is the world's number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 180 countries.

Game genre:
Educational
Entertainment

Organization type:
Broadcaster
Media Company

Social Tags:
Broadcasting
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Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel Norway
Discovery Communications
Discovery Kids
Discovery Networks EMEA
Mass media
Technology
Television

Game platform:
CD/DVD
Internet
Multi-Platform
Other

Company:
Discovery Communications

Services:
Educational Resources
TV/Film Production

Organization expertise:
Edutainment/eLearning
Media and Digital Arts

Target Population:
General Audience

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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MTV Networks on Campus (mtvU)

Developer of the game Positive or Not, "mtvU is MTV Networks' Peabody and Emmy Award-winning 24-hour college network-the largest and most comprehensive media network just for college students."

Game genre:
Entertainment

Organization type:
Broadcaster
Media Company

Social Tags:
Broadcasting
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Mass media
MTV
MTV Networks
MtvU
Technology
Television

Game platform:
Internet
Multi-Platform
Other

Organization expertise:
Media and Digital Arts

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Target Population:
Teens
Young Adults

Services:
TV/Film Production

Location:
United States


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Nickelodeon

"Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does.

Game genre:
Entertainment

Organization type:
Broadcaster
Media Company

Target Population:
Children
Pre-Teens
Teens
Young Adults

Organization expertise:
Edutainment/eLearning
Interactive Entertainment
Media and Digital Arts

Game platform:
Internet
Multi-Platform
Other

Social Tags:
Let's Just Play Go Healthy Challenge
Nick.com
Nickelodeon
Technology
Television
Television in the United States

Company:
Nickelodeon

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Services:
TV/Film Production
Web Applications

Location:
United States


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