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Author McGonigal, Jane.

Title Reality is broken : why games make us better and how they can change the world / Jane McGonigal.

Publication Info. New York : Penguin Press, 2011.

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 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  306.487 MCG    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  794.8 M17    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  306.487 MCGONIGAL    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Non Fiction  306.487 MCGONIGAL    Check Shelf
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  306.487 M146R    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  794.8 MCGONIGAL    Check Shelf
Description 388 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Why games make us happy -- Reinventing reality -- How very big games can change the world.
Summary Visionary game designer Jane McGonigal shows how we can harness the power of computer games to solve real-world problems and boost global happiness, since her research suggests that gamers are expert problem solvers and collaborators because they regularly cooperate with other players to overcome daunting virtual challenges.
Subject Video games -- Social aspects.
ISBN 9781594202858
1594202850
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