The document discusses strategies for building and managing a video game collection in a library setting. It provides guidance on evaluating and selecting games based on criteria like plot, characters and gameplay. It also covers cataloging, storing, and promoting games through reviews and magazines. Best practices are highlighted such as focusing collections on particular consoles and age groups, and using security measures and circulation policies for rented games.

1. Core Collections: Video Game Evaluation, Selection, Cataloging, Storage and Marketing

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3. Evaluating Games Selecting Games Storing Games Best Practices Core Collections Digital Collections Programming with Video Games Agenda

4. Evaluating Games Plot Setting Character Graphics Sound track Modification/Customization Uniqueness ________________ Replayability

5. Asteroids Vector graphics in Asteroids

6. ZORK Text RPG Zork

7. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

8. Plot Unique plot Compelling story Creative gameplay Multiple modes of play

9. Setting

10. Realistic Settings CA

11. Character Customizable Diverse Representation of the player

12. Graphics and Game Physics Smooth Seamless Realistic Appropriate

13. Soundtrack Music Speech Ambient Noise

14. Support

15. Exercise: Gaming Magazines 1.Who is this magazine for? How can you tell? 2.What is appealing about the magazine? unappealing? 3.What can you learn from the ads? 4.What can you learn from the articles? 5.What are clues in the reviews that indicate the game is well-executed? poorly executed? 6.How might you narrow down purchasing decisions? 7.Would you buy this magazine for your library?

16. Collecting Games

17. Game Policy Questions Who is the collection for? What formats will you collect? What genres will you collect? What is your selection criteria? What resources will you use to select? Where will you purchase from? Is there a donation policy? How will the collection be classified/cataloged? Where will the collection be stored? How will it be displayed? What security measures need to be taken? What is the procedure for materials challenge?

18. Sample Video Game Policy Schwarzwalder, Jami. “Video Game Collection Development Policy.” Super Mario Brothers Memorial Public Library. November 2005. http://www.mbmpl.org/vg/?page_id=6 . July 23, 2007.

19. Purchasing Games From game stores Game Stop, EB Games, Game Crazy From library companies Baker & Taylor, Thomas Kline/Crimson Multimedia, S&S Worldwide From retailers Amazon.com, Comp USA, Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal*Mart Direct from the publisher Red Octane Online Game Tap, PlayFirst, Direct2Drive, Overdrive

20. Game Reviews Game Reviews Magazines Library Journals Gaming Websites “ Family Friendly” Review Sites Game Awards Websites Magazines Organizations Networks

21. Library Journals Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) School Library Journal

22. Magazines Electronic Gaming Monthly $12.00/yr Game Informer $19.99/yr Games For Windows, $12.00/yr Nintendo Power $19.95/yr Official Xbox Magazine $24.95/yr PC Gamer $19.95/yr PlayStation Monthly (PSM) $10.00/yr

23. General Interest Magazines Geek Monthly $19.95/yr Reader's Digest $24.98/yr PC Magazine $19.97/yr Play $17.95/yr Wired $10.00/yr

24. Review Sites IGN GameRankings GameSpot GameSpy

25. “ Family Friendly” Review Sites Children's Technology Review Common Sense Media Edutaining Kids Gamer Dad Parent's Choice Super Kids

26. Awards • IGN Game of the Year (Jan) AIAS Game of the Year (Feb) • Game Developer’s Choice Awards (Mar)‏ • Game Critics Awards (May) • BAFTA Excellence in Video Games (Oct) • GameSpot Game of the Year (Dec) • GameSpy G ame of the Year (Dec)

27. Ratings The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) is a self-regulating body established by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). ESRB applies and enforces game ratings, advertising and online privacy principles. They are primarily know for evaluating games for violence, sex, language, substance abuse and other characteristics

28. Collection Management Storage depends on: format staff space budget Theft start with programs start small Troubleshooting replacement/repair

29. Theft Choose secure storage Build community Examine circulation policies

30. Secure Storage Kwik Cases Locking Caps Locking Security Straps

31. Troubleshooting Clearly label format Collections are self weeding collection Games can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol Scratches can be removed with cleaning devices for use with CDs & DVDs

32. Cataloging Issues Vocabulary/Genre Sources for game information System Requirements Extra content (manual, maps, etc)‏ Compatibility Bugs Title screen vs. main menu?

33. More Cataloging Issues “ Formally presented information" Credits Updates Mods Unlockable content?

34. Best Practices: Collections

35. Helen McGraw Branch Irondequit (NY) Public Library Ratings: Games rated E, E10+ and T Platforms: PS2 and PC Loan Period: 14 day circ Late fee: $.25/day Replacement Fee: Game cost+$5 Genres: compilations sports racing games platformers unique and quirky titles

36. Rockridge Branch, Oakland (CA) Public Library Ages: 13-18 year olds Platform: PS2 Loan Period: 7 day free checkout Late fee: $1/day Replacement fee: $50 Limits: 2 games per patron; no holds/renewals. Genres: sports adventure racing fighting shooteers

37. Core Collections

38. PC Games for Children Finding Nemo (Disney/Pixar, 2005)‏ Fisher Price Little People Discovery Games (Vivendi Universal, 2003) I Spy Spooky Mansion Deluxe (Riverhillsoft, 2005) Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events: Mini Games (Activision, 2004) Nancy Drew: White Wolf of Icicle Creek (HerInteractive, 2007) Rollercoaster Tycoon (Hasbro/InfoGrames, 1999)

39. PC Games for Teens Age of Empires (Ensemble Studios/Microsoft, 2002)‏ F-15 (Origin/Janes Combat, 1998)‏ Guild Wars (NCSoft/ArenaNet, 2006)‏ The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth (EA, 2004)‏ Sid Meier’s Pirates! (2K Games, 2005)‏ The Sims 2 (Maxis/EA 2005)‏

40. PC Games for Adults Civilization IV (Firaxis/Infogrames, 2005)‏ Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (EA Games, 2002) Space Invaders Anniversary (Empire Interactive, 2003) SWAT 4 (Irrational Games/Vivendi, 2005) Ultimate Mahjongg 20 (ValuSoft Inc.) Unreal (Epic/GT Interactive, 1999)

41. XBox360 for Children Cars Mater National (THQ, 2006) FIFA Soccer 08 (Electronic Arts, 2007) Lego Star Wars II (Eidos, Traveller’s Tales, 2007)‏ Harry Potty and the Goblet of Fire (Electronic Arts, 2005) Viva Pinata (Rare LTD, 2006)‏

42. XBox360 for Teens Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (LusasArts, 2007) Guitar Hero II(RedOctane, 2007) Madden NFL 2006 (Electronic Arts, 2005) Need for Speed Underground (EA, 2003) Tony Hawk's Underground THUG (Activision/Neversoft, 2003)‏

43. Xbox360 for Adults Fable (Microsoft Game Studios/ Big Blue Box, 2004) Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 (Ubisoft, 2003) Call of Duty 2 (Activision/Infinity Ward 2005) Halo 3 (Bungie, 2007) Madden NFL 2007 (EA, 2006) Project Gotham Racing 3 (Microsoft Game Studios/Bizarre Creations, 2005)

44. PS2 for Children Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex (Traveller's Tales/ Universal Interactive Studios, 2002) Gran Turismo 4 (Polyphony, 2005)‏ Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup (EA/ Griptonite Games, 2005) Katamari Damacy (Namco, 2005)

45. PS2 for Teens Call of Duty: Finest Hour (Activision, 2004) DDR Extreme 2 (Konami)‏ Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 (Atari, 2004) Final Fantasy XII (Square Enix, 2006) Kingdom Hearts (Square Enix/Disney, 2002) The Incredibles ( THQ, Inc, 2004) Need for Speed Underground (EA, 2003)

46. PS2 for Adults Metal Gear Solid II: Sons of Liberty (Konami, 2001) Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (Midway, 2006) Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection (Namco 2006) Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (Ubisoft, 2006) WWE SmackDown 4! Shut Your Mouth (THQ Inc )

47. Wii Animal Crossings (Nintendo, 2006) Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (Nintendo, 2006) Legend of Zelda (Nintendo, 2006) Rayman Raving Rabbids (Ubisoft, 2006) Super Paper Mario (Nintendo, 2007) Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Nintendo, 2006) Wii Play (Nintendo, 2006)

48. Digital Downloads for Gamers

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50. Prima Strategy Guides eGuides in PDF format 504 titles $12.99 each

54. Subscription Services

55. GameTap GameTap is an online arcade of 900+ video games from Turner Platform: PC Cost: $6.95-9.95/month Accounts: 8 logins per location Limit: No public performance

56. GameTap Collection Atari 2600 (104) Commodore 64 (55) Sega Dreamcast (7)‏ Sega Genesis (81) Intellivision (12) Windows (377)‏ ... and more!

57. GameTap Membership

58. Games On Demand: Unlimited Games on demand: Unlimited Play is a monthly subscription service from Comcast Platform: PC Ratings: E 10+ T M 500 titles Cost: $14.95/month http://gamesoduser.comcast.net/gamesondemand/unlimited.html

59. Games On Demand: Kids Play Games on Demand: Kids Play is a monthly game subscription service from Comcast Platform: PC Ratings: EC/E 72 Titles Cost: $7.95/month http://gamesoduser.comcast.net/gamesondemand/unlimited.html

60. PlayFirst Playfirst is a game site from Viacom with free demos and full versions for sale Platform: Mac/PC Ratings: N/A Cost: $19.95 http://www.playfirst.com/

61. Direct To Drive Direct to Drive provides game downloads from IGN. Platform: PC Titles: Ratings E-M Cost: $20-$49.99 http://www.direct2drive.com

62. Shockwave Unlimited Shockwave unlimited provides ad-free access to downloadable games from Atom Entertainment Platform: PC Cost: $4.95-$9.95/month

63. Direct to Drive Bargains

64. Overdrive Overdrive has a collection of productivity and arcade games accessible via library card Platform: PC Titles: 70 Cost: ??? http://www.overdrive.com/products/dlr/mediaformats/games.asp

65. Download to Library Computer

66. StepMania DDR for your fingers... unless you plug in a USB pad http://www.stepmania.com/

67. Snood Puzzle game... or shooter? http://www.womgames.com/games /

68. Games to Bookmark for Children

69. Apple Corp Premise: Mr. Potato Head, but with other fruits & vegetables http://apple-corps.westnet.com/apple_corps.2.html

70. Fun Brain Educational games with math, science & reading themes http://www.funbrain.com/

71. Girls Go Tech Girl Scout website with games related to badgework on codes & communication http://www.girlsgotech.org/games.html

72. Neopets Raise a virtual, electronic pet. Highly commercial. http://www.neopets.com/

73. WebKinz Webkinz pets are lovable plush pets that each come with a unique Secret Code. With it, you enter Webkinz World where you care for your virtual pet, answer trivia, earn KinzCash, and play the best kids games on the net! http://www.webkinz.com/

74. Games to Bookmark for Teens & Adults

75. Darfur is Dying A serious simulation game about genocide. Keep your refugee camp stable in the face of many threats http://www.darfurisdying.com/

76. Runescape Medieval styled MMORGP http://www.runescape.com/

77. Kingdom of Loathing Free and funny turn-based RPG with online chat/group option http://www.kingdomofloathing.com

78. IFiction Archive of over 250 text adventure games, also called Interactive Fiction. http://www.ifiction.org/

79. Set Game Goal: locate 6 set from the 12 cells by selecting 3 cells to create a set http://www.addictinggames.com

80. Shockwave Free online games including arcade games, action games, sports games, puzzle games, flash games and more. http://www.shockwave.com/home.jsp

81. Chicktionary Word Scramble Game http://www.shockwave.com/gamelanding/chicktionary.jsp

82. Addicting Games Free online games including arcade games, action games, sports games, puzzle games, flash games and more. http://www.addictinggames.com

83. Bob the Blob Premise: Bob the Blob is sucked into a 3rd dimension while eating his hamburger. Can you help him escape this world of endless possibilites? http://www.addictinggames.com/blobbob.html

84. Bonus Free online games including arcade games, action games, sports games, puzzle games, flash games and more. http://www.bonus.com/

85. Education Arcade Learning through authentic and engaging play http://www.educationarcade.org

86. Games for Change The Serious Games Initiative is focused on uses for games in exploring management and leadership challenges facing the public sector; games in education, training, health, and public policy. http://www.gamesforchange.org

87. Gaia Online 3-D digital community. Play games to earn points to customize your avatar. http://www.gaiaonline.com

88. Second Life 3-D virtual world created and owned by it's residents http://secondlife.com

89. What Makes a Successful Gaming Program? Do your homework Provide variety Open up to the community Spread the word Play

90. Choose a Game That is... Multiplayer Short Rounds Rated E or T Easy to Learn Challenging to Master Appealing to a wide demographic

91. Model Gaming Programs: Santa Monica Public Library, CA Counterstrike LAN party After hours program 50 teens lined up around the block to play After School Zone, Benicia Public Library , CA Hanging out, snacks and playing games encourages Kids and teens who have gotten parental consent can play Halo 2 and Ghost Recon on the XBox 360; Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Melee are popular on Gamecube

92. More Model Gaming Programs Ann Arbor District Library (MI) Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, & DDR Tournaments for all ages Regular programs Online community North Hunterdon High School (NJ) Student-run game night in the cafeteria

93. Program Planning Date/Time/Location Audience Style Games Food Prizes

94. “ Ddr+gutiart hero= fun” “ Awesome cuz everyone gets along with each other, there’s no waiting in line or nething (sic). Plus guitar hero is a wicked rad game.”

95. “ I loved ddr” “ I liked this because there’s too few of the DDR community around. This is a good opportunity to meet people with like interests.”

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