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A game to save a life
Staying Alive is a 3D game developed by the electronics company Philips. The game consists on saving a teammate/colleague’s life who has just collapsed due to sudden cardiac arrest. When the players finish the game, they can publish their score on their Facebook profile and challenge their friends. Philips produces defibrillators which are present in the game.
Why it matters
Casual gaming now touches all age categories and genders thanks to social media and smartphones. This type of game entertains teaches people important life-saving skills while entertaining and rewarding them. By allowing players to publish their score to Facebook it becomes a social gaming activity. Is this yet another example of gaming and it’s structures becoming a useful teaching tool?
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