#dnd #funfact Researchers at University College Cork found that playing Dungeons & Dragons benefits mental health by providing escapism, self-exploration, and social support. psychiatrist.com/news/study-finds-dungeons-dragons-boosts-mental-health/ #ttrpg #gaming #gamedev #mtg

👻 Ghosting #GDC from afar.. I don't fit an industry label as I both direct/research gaming at a think tank, e.g. - My dissertation was on esports fandom aka why do people watch other people play video games - I've worked with to make games on AI and the Plastic Pipeline gl,hf at #GDC2025 !

Happening now: #SXSWEDU Keynote Session "Screening Bias: Breaking Down Barriers for Women in STEM on TV" with Emily Calandrelli. Join us in ACC Ballroom D, or watch live: sxswedu.com/live

EdSource's Education Beat host @zstavely.bsky.social is attending #SXSWEDU 2025 this week. Watch as we record an episode live on March 5. Details here: bit.ly/4bsuUKY

"It is not the technology that is coming to replace jobs, but it's the ability to learn to use the tools" #SXSWedu in reference to threat of AI (and whatever new tech comes next)

Come mingle with fellow attendees at the Early Bird Social, presented by @teachforamerica.bsky.social, at the Austin Marriott Downtown in Waller Ballroom AB. #SXSWEDU

Been up since 5am and only one coffee in, so a serious question for #SXSWEdu: where do you get your Austin food fix?

Some quck recommendations for those attending #SXSWEdu for the first time. Add your own! 1. Try not to studf your schedule. Yes, there is a lot to see. Yes, there are amazing talks. But some of the best moments are in the hallway over coffee or a talk just outside your expertise.

Who is going to be at #SXSWEdu? And who is going to talk me out of getting a onesie for my newborn, who will also be in Austin?

Good things come to those who wait - the Video Game History Foundation Digital Library launches on January 30th, 2025. (We'll tell you all about it then!)

There is a beary real possibility I need this game. www.polygon.com/board-games/...

Interesting food for thought on fan 'engagement' ".…a team can launch personalised content feeds, achievement-based rewards or community challenges in days – all while maintaining their branding and user experience."

Actual footage of every parent trying to put their baby in the crib "drowsy but awake"

What a year! Bluesky opened its doors just last February. Since then, we opened federation, launched video, rolled out trending topics, and a whole lot more. Happy New Year, and here’s to a great year ahead! 🎉

Even if you have never made a game before, a game jam is a great entry into game design--and there may be no bigger "game" in town than GGJ. Check it out below! 👇

Confession: I am no good at chess. But I always appreciate a way to leverage games for positive social interaction. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/s...

Help, please: If you wanted to find an educational game about a subject, where would you look? Is anyone collating or curating analogue games for learning? #seriousgames #boardgames #gamebasedlearning #edugames #trrpg

Among Us does not teach you to be an assassin. Exhibit A: youtu.be/IESsWK8AYo0?... Exhibit B: youtu.be/4xKID0aVbZA?... Exhibit C: psycnet.apa.org/record/2013-... Exhibit D: youtu.be/owxk7LMzUSQ?...

Really honored to be featured in the Bryn Mawr College Alumnae Bulletin, along with other Mawrters making waves in #seriousgames, for our game the Plastic Pipeline. Read: www.brynmawr.edu/bulletin/gam... Game: plasticpipeline.wilsoncenter.org @brynmawrcollege.bsky.social ?

The emphasis, and definition, on ROI in higher education bothers me. But providing affordable and flexible access to higher education is a worthy goal. www.forbes.com/sites/bryanp...

Very chaotic right now, after Yoon's surprise declaration at nearly 11 p.m. Leaders of both parties going to the national assembly, though it's not clear who can exit or enter. Lots of police officers forming blockade outside the national assembly, according to live footage on air.

Study finds two trends: one increasing parity in science fields, the other decreasing women's participation. phys.org/news/2024-11...

Policy and history nerds... First Monday in October, designed by Talia Rosen (a new designer) and developed by Jason Matthews (of Twilight Struggle fame) is now live on Kickstarter: www.firstmondaygame.com

For anyone looking for gifts for toddlers this year (and is a bit of a geography/culture studies geek), I definitely recommend this "Our World" series. Each book is written and illustrated by someone from the country featured. bookshop.org/lists/our-wo...

Per Jeffrey J. Hall, a researcher: “Changes in terms of service regarding AI, changes in the block feature and the presence of so many bot-like ‘impression zombie’ accounts are viewed negatively by Japanese users." www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202...

Camilla Zamboni, William Merchant, and my edited collection of 51 original micro TTRPGs and lessons was recently published! The print edition is only $31.99. The digital version is a FREE PDF download! Check it out: playstorypress.org/books/roll-f...

The Georgetown University Wargaming Society is officially on BlueSky! Follow us for #wargaming content! Please list any recommended board gaming, wargaming, and professional defense accounts. www.guwargaming.org

The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators have handed out 2 million units, including a new mini-model for younger kids.

Hi to all my new followers! I'm behind in follow-backs, but as an ice-breaker: what Pokemon* is the embodiment of your personality? I'm leaning towards Eevee or Dragonite, but this quiz from the V&A claims I am...Pikachu. www.vam.ac.uk/mused/films-... *or "polka-nee" as my toddler calls them

Curious: in your opinion, what are the most in-need tools to support #AI literacy? #EduSky

📰 Belated news from Oct: Gamer-in-Residence at a children's hospital in Glasglow, providing companionship, entertainment, and relief. www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org/about-us/new... www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

If you're a graduate student (a) interested in video games and (b) looking for a PhD program in media studies ... I'd love to talk! My lab (Newhouse Interaction Lab, #nhixlab) has been working w/Atari on a series of playtesting studies. Come work with us? newhouse.syracuse.edu/academics/ma...

A new story on showing that a school launches #DungeonsAndDragons games for pupils specifically to improve #ProblemSolving skills https://buff.ly/4eRig8p #GameBasedLearning

One quibble here: Settlers of Catan doesn't promote planning. It promotes rage when your friends keep planting the robber on your tiles.

Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉 We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:

The latest from #NewSecurityBeat👇 🔹 With climate change intensifying, Oskar Lindgren asks, is it "Time to Reconsider Rationing?" ➡️ buff.ly/3AOxxbU 🔹 @neeraja_ku unpacks how to address human-wildlife conflict in Ethiopia’s protected lands ➡️ buff.ly/4hSC8ur

From my friend Talia Rosen, a meaty game about trying to get the nominees onto the court who align with the interests you have been assigned.

"Is the lack of an "algorithm" that recommends posts to your main feed a good or a bad thing? The answers were mostly positive—custom feeds let developers aggregate who they want to see more easily, and not trying to "game" the algorithm shifts how people post." www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wha...

I got so excited because I thought this was another Wingspan expansion... But then again, nearly as excited for open access!

Not a starter pack and not only serious games but I enjoy this boardgame design feed bsky.app/profile/vick...

Good morning #CommSky! pls share! WE ARE HIRING @ucmerced.bsky.social 3 faculty positions to help grow our new program in COMMUNICATION. 1. FULL PROFESSOR 2. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 3. ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR (job code JPF01834) Apply: aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01835

Still such a tragedy for what happened to Notre Dame, but I was humbled to see the support to rebuild. Ubisoft's response in 2019 was great signal of not only the historical importance of Notre Dame, but how game companies can support communities in crisis. news.ubisoft.com/en-us/articl...

@enewb.bsky.social I’m such a huge fan of your work! I was the fangirl saying hi to you at G4C Festival this year! Happy to see you on here and added to my growing starter pack! Looking forward to seeing more serious games folx joining! go.bsky.app/Q5oMK4b

Exciting to see more of my Games and Learning afficianados coming to BlueSky and the #EduSky community. I've put together a Starter Pack and am happy to add to it! go.bsky.app/8hpjEoL

It took YEARS of iterative development with CBWW but we are now both happy with the outcome. We discuss the importance of integrating the community partnership *early* on in the process rather than a traditional top-down approach to research. Pls DM me for copies. www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Great resource! Slogging through but does anyone have recommendations for a good starter pack? Any serious games/"games for good" starter packs?

Not a short read, but an interesting perspective on both in-game economies and monetization of the medium, with a dash of player psychology thrown in. www.gamedeveloper.com/production/i...

Is "follow Friday" a thing on this platform, as in the Olden Days of Twitter when we were all community building? Or is there a different way of creating community?

Kicking around Bluesky now, and going to try to limit my reposting of silly dog photos to focus on professional content. Like here is my latest interview/presentation for @sebastianbae.bsky.social 's Georgetown #Wargaming Society: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpWy...