USA Today features an article on the recent Serious Games Summit in Washington DC. "Video games are getting a serious dose of reality. The two-day Serious Games Summit, ending Tuesday in Arlington, Va., features games that involve such real-world issues as gerrymandering, medical education and military operations."
HumanSim, Pulse and netStrike assist nurses and physicians, first responders and military personnel in learning and refreshing their skills, while The Redistricting Game, being developed at USC's Annenberg Center for Communications, deals with the repercussions of tinkering with political boundaries.
Video gamemakers are designing more realistic games, but escalating costs have them seeking additional revenue sources. Possible customers include government and private industry, seeking game-based tools for the classroom and workplace.
The article also highlights several serious games featured at the Serious Games Summit including "The Binary Game", "The Redistricting Game", and "Virtual Orchestra". Check out the full article here.
