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investiGaming is a publication of the Serious Game Design group in the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media at Michigan State University, 2007-2009

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Investigaming tag: Adults Older

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Lenhart, Amanda, Jones, Sydney, and Alexandra Rankin Macgill (2008)


Pew Interenet & American Life Project (http://www.pewinternet.org/index.asp)

Synopsis:

2,054 adults ages 18 and older, including 500 cell phone users were surveyed about their video game play.

Keywords:

academia, report, survey, adults older, adults younger, player demographics

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Morrison, Brice (2008)


Gamasutra, November 5

Synopsis:

Brice Morrison voices his opinion about the lack of truly mature games and examines what “adulthood” for games might look like.

Keywords:

editorial, industry, media-press, non gamers, adults older

Full Text: Yes | Abstract: Yes


Pearce, Celia (2008)


Games and Culture Vol. 3, No. 2, 142-174

Synopsis:

A study conducted by the child research organization “Children Now” analyzed the gender and racial representations of human characters in top-selling video games.

Keywords:

academia, journal, case study, seniors, player types, gaming social context, adult older

Full Text: No | Abstract: Yes | Highlights: Yes