Game For Thought

Missing your monthly Game For Thought content, now that we've entered our summer break? ☀ Have no fear: BLOG POSTS are still being released, with the latest one recapping our April stream all about being a #parent of a #gamer! Dive into the insights of Paul Darvasi, Ph.D., Hannah Dam, PharmD, Kat Schrier, Ian Schreiber, and Janis Schreiber as they share experiences, tips, and tricks regarding the intersection of games & parenting. Check it out here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDysrWka The TLDR of what's discussed: 🧠 Motivation/psychology behind gaming 🧠 Common fears/anxieties of parents pertaining to gaming behaviors (and misconceptions) 🧠 Effective parent-child communication strategies, and setting healthy boundaries & agreements 🧠 Talking to your kids not only about playing games, but also about making them 🧠 Leveraging games as a tool for positive socialization and skill development Powered by Robby Bisschop 🏴☠️ Pirate PR, brought to you by the Flanders Game Hub website! 🎮 #gameforthought #gamesandsociety #raisingagamer #parenting HOWEST University of Applied Sciences Howest - Digital Arts and Entertainment Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds Flanders Game Hub Flemish Games Association Elevate BV

🔊 It's TIME to voice your FEEDBACK on Game for Thought! 🔊 We've just wrapped up our fourth season of Game for Thought... time FLIES when you're talking about ethics and games!!! And... Now it's time to plan the FIFTH season of Game for Thought, and some new changes are in store 👀 Now, we're curious: In the upcoming season of GFT, what do you want to see?  🧠 What kinds of topics do you want to see discussed? 📺 Do you prefer short-form or longer-form content? 🎬 Livestreams, or pre-recorded content? 💬 Panel discussions, or solo interviews? What would you like for Season 5 to bring? LET US KNOW! ✍ https://lnkd.in/eQV9fXxK We're very enthusiastic about your feedback and are very grateful for your support of the series thus far! HOWEST University of Applied Sciences Howest - Digital Arts and Entertainment Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds Flanders Game Hub Flemish Games Association Elevate BV

Season 4 of #GameforThought has OFFICALLY wrapped 🎬 A huge thank you to everyone who has made GFT a success this season: Our partners, all of our panel members, our tech team, and, of course, all of YOU watching and supporting!! Take a look at our May livestream tackling the topic of #games and #politics, featuring Paolo Pedercini, Konstantin Altaparmakov, Anthony Longo, and Adam Mirkowski! 👉 👉 https://lnkd.in/e96MkR52 And take a look back at the full Season 4 here: https://lnkd.in/eitsK9Zd See you next season! Many, many thanks for an unforgettable year! ✨ HOWEST University of Applied Sciences Howest - Digital Arts and Entertainment Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds Flanders Game Hub Flemish Games Association Elevate BV

🔊 THIS! WEDNESDAY! 🔊 Who's joining us for the season finale of #GameforThought, tackling the topic of #games and #politics? 🎮 Don't miss this one and tune in from 8 pm CET via Twitch: https://lnkd.in/eQRQM2G ❔ Any questions for our fantastic panelists Paolo Pedercini, Konstantin Altaparmakov, Anthony Longo, Adam Mirkowski? Submit 'em here or pop 'em in the comment section: https://lnkd.in/euucEh_a We can't wait to "see" you then! HOWEST University of Applied Sciences Howest - Digital Arts and Entertainment Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds Flanders Game Hub Flemish Games Association Elevate BV

Next Wednesday marks the FINAL #GameforThought stream of Season 4! Can you believe it?! Don't miss the last stream of spring 2024, tackling the topic of #games and #politics. Twitch, 8 pm CET: BE THERE 🎉 https://lnkd.in/eQRQM2G Tune into a lively discussion featuring Paolo Pedercini, Konstantin Altaparmakov, Anthony Longo, and Adam Mirkowski 🎮 🤝 🧠 Got any questions for our panelists? As always, feel free to pop 'em in the comment section! HOWEST University of Applied Sciences Howest - Digital Arts and Entertainment Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds Flanders Game Hub Flemish Games Association Elevate BV #digitalentertainment #games #politics #ethicsingames #ethicsmatter

🎉 The #GameforThought podcast is BACK! 🎉 Joined by our co-hosts Maxime-Benoit Noffels (Game Graphics Production student), Jo Efthymiadou (Game Graphics Production student), March Gutman (Game Graphics Production), and Gust Redant (3D Animation) as they muse on all sorts of topics relevant to the digital entertainment industry -- starting off the season with the topic of #mentalhealth & #crunchculture! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and feel free to share your topic suggestions with Max, Jo, March, and Gust! 🎙 Check out the Game for Thought livestream series HERE: https://lnkd.in/egKsjDMN #gameforthought #gameforthoughtpod #ethicsingames #ethicsmatter HOWEST University of Applied Sciences Howest - Digital Arts and Entertainment Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds Flanders Game Hub Flemish Games Association Elevate BV

Are you a parent of a gamer? 🤔 Interested to know more (if you're a gamer, non-gamer, or somewhere in between) about the virtual worlds your child is spending their time exploring? 🤔 Curious about the evolution of parenting skills as tech also evolves? 🤔 Looking for practical tips/tricks that will ensure effective & sustainable agreements between parent and child? 🤔 Curious to hear what you could actually LEARN about your kid(s) through shared gameplay? Check out yesterday's discussion about the topic, featuring renowned experts Paul Darvasi, Ph.D., Hannah Dam, PharmD, Kat Schrier, and Ian Schreiber (with a very special appearance by 13 year-old game artist, Janis Schreiber!) 🧠 🎮 WATCH HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMHXQ23J Aaaand, as always, let us know what you thought! 👋 What are your takeaways? #parenting #parentinggamers #healthygamers HOWEST University of Applied Sciences Howest - Digital Arts and Entertainment Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds Flanders Game Hub Flemish Games Association Elevate BV

THIS WEEK! Yet another #GameforThought stream, this time diving into the topic of #parenting a #gamer 🐣 🎮 A sneak peek of what we'll discuss: 🧠 Motivation/psychology behind gaming 🧠 Common fears/anxieties of parents pertaining to gaming behaviors (and misconceptions) 🧠 Effective parent-child communication strategies, and setting healthy boundaries & agreements 🧠 Talking to your kids not only about playing games, but also about making them 🧠 Leveraging games as a tool for positive socialization and skill development Be sure to tune into Twitch on Wednesday, 17 April @ 8 pm CET (2 pm EST): https://lnkd.in/eQRQM2G Can't wait to have you as part of the discussion! 🎉 Paul Darvasi, Ph.D. Hannah Dam, PharmD Kat Schrier Ian Schreiber HOWEST University of Applied Sciences Howest - Digital Arts and Entertainment Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds Flanders Game Hub Flemish Games Association Elevate BV Healthy Gamer

UPCOMING STREAM ALERT 👀 On Wednesday, 17 April @ 8 pm CET, we return to the land of Twitch for our sixth episode of the season - tackling the topic of being a #parent of a #gamer! 🐣 🕹 We're so honored to host Paul Darvasi, Ph.D., Hannah Dam, PharmD, Kat Schrier, and Ian Schreiber! ✨ Are you a parent and interested in the psychology behind gaming, especially when it pertains to your kids? Intrigued by the parallel evolutions of technology and parenting, tangible tips & tricks, the behavioral science of motivation, and misconceptions surrounding youth & games? Not a parent, but just interested in the topic? ALL are welcome! 👋 Any questions? Pop 'em in the comments! Catch us on Twitch in just a couple weeks: https://lnkd.in/eQRQM2G HOWEST University of Applied Sciences Howest - Digital Arts and Entertainment Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds Flanders Game Hub Flemish Games Association Elevate BV

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