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Listen "Gaming for All: Josh Boykin on Storytelling, Inclusion and Accessibility"
Episode Synopsis
"Helping People Understand the World Through Games." -Josh BoykinIn this conversation, Mark and Josh Boykin explore the intersection of gaming and accessibility, discussing how games can serve as tools for storytelling, empathy, and connection, particularly for children with special needs. They delve into the evolution of gaming narratives, the importance of inclusivity, and the role of parents in guiding their children's gaming experiences. The discussion also touches on the social aspects of multiplayer gaming and the future of the gaming industry in terms of accessibility and understanding.takeawaysGaming can be a powerful tool for storytelling and connection.Empathy and understanding are crucial in today's society.Parents can use gaming to connect with their children.The Xbox adaptive controller enhances accessibility in gaming.Tabletop role-playing games foster creativity and social skills.Violence in video games does not directly correlate with real-life violence.Inclusivity in gaming is essential for a diverse audience.Multiplayer games provide opportunities for social interaction.Games can help children with special needs feel included.The future of gaming should focus on understanding and connection.titlesGaming and Accessibility: A New FrontierEmpathy Through Gaming: Connecting GenerationsSound Bites"Gaming is a tool for storytelling.""We need more inclusivity in gaming.""Multiplayer games offer social connections."Chapters00:00Introduction and Personal Updates00:01Exploring the Role of Gaming in Education01:31Connecting Games to Real-World Issues06:21The Importance of Empathy and Understanding10:19Gaming as a Tool for Parent-Child Connection14:05Navigating the Gaming Landscape20:15Games for Neurodivergent and Physically Disabled Kids25:44The Power of Tabletop Role-Playing Games28:05Communal Storytelling and Character Development30:05Exploring Marginalized Experiences Through Gaming33:01The Importance of Accessibility in Gaming36:07Innovations in Gaming Accessibility38:59The Social Component of Multiplayer Gaming41:41Building Trust Through Shared Interests49:21The Future of Gaming: Understanding and ConnectionYou can find Josh on BlueSky at https://wallstormer.bsky.social, and for more information about Intelligame at https://linktr.ee/intelligame. You can also contact him for speaking/consulting opportunities at [email protected].
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