________________________________ From: Beth Kolko [mailto:bkolko@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 12:59 PM Course number: TC 596 or TC 496 credits 2-3 Digital Games Research Group The Digital Games Research Group brings together people who are interested in games, gaming, interaction, community, underserved populations, and mobile devices. Our goal for the next several quarters will be to (a) research how games provide implicit and explicit messaging through play, (b) how to repurpose or redesign that messaging to further social impact goals, and, (c) testing and deploying games on mobile platforms in international and domestic contexts. Our primary goal will be to develop and deploy at least two games that help further the goals of international and community development projects. The mobile platform is the most likely development environment, but we can also explore other alternatives, including web-based games and alternative reality games. Students with gaming experience, design experience, and mobile development experience are all encouraged to join the group. In addition, we welcome students interested in international and/or community development. contact Beth Kolko at bkolko@u.washington.edu<mailto:bkolko@u.washington.edu> for more information