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Gaming and Teens. How libraries are utilizing video games and attracting teens!. Who’s playing?. 99% of boys 12-17 play video games 94% of girls 12-17 play video games 76% of teens play either online or with others. Video gaming involves …. reading writing computing strategizing
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Gaming and Teens How libraries are utilizing video games and attracting teens!
Who’s playing? • 99% of boys 12-17 play video games • 94% of girls 12-17 play video games • 76% of teens play either online or with others
Video gaming involves … • reading • writing • computing • strategizing • predicting • reading and deciphering maps • tracking statistics • adapting to higher difficulties (leveling up) • navigating a technologically rich world.
Do they belong in libraries? • Approx. 15% of U.S. Libraries circulate video games mostly to YA • They want their own space and technology • Example: When YouMedia space opened they moved YA there and circulation increased 500%
Video Game Genres • Action • Action - Adventure • Shooters • Role Playing • Simulation • Strategy • Sub – Genres like Sports, Christian, Music, and Educational
Terms you may want to know… • Gamer • FPS…First Person Shooter • Cheat Codes • MMOG…Massively Multiplayer Online Game • MMORPG…Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game • RPG…Role Playing Game • Sandbox • Tactical
ESRB Rating System • EC: Early Childhood • E: For Everyone • E +10: Everyone 10 and up • T: For Teen 13 and up • M: Mature 17 and up • Adults Only 18 and up • RP: Rating Pending
Content Descriptors Cartoon Violence Fantasy Violence Language Intense Violence Sexual Content Suggestive Themes Use of Alcohol, Drugs or Tobacco
Programs you may be asked to run! • http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/wordpress/game_on/ • http://hastingsreminder.com/library-video-game-tournament-finals-nearing-p6171-93.htm • http://www.centergrove.k12.in.us/domain/1220
Selecting Games • Game Informer • Game Revolution • PC Gamer • Game Spot • Game Pro • Game Rankings .com • School Library Journal • Library Journal • Common Sense Media • IMDB .com