This document provides an overview of video gaming for libraries. It discusses what games are, common game components and platforms, and ways people play games, such as on consoles, computers, handheld devices and mobile phones. It also covers the benefits of games, including how they build skills like problem solving. The document suggests libraries can support gaming through collections, programs and reader's advisory services to connect patrons with game genres and related books.

1. Get Your Game On: Video Gaming @ the Library Instructor: Beth Gallaway [email_address] A SWFLN Workshop Fall 2007

2. Introductions Name Library Position What games do you play?

3. What is a Game? GAME: activity engaged in for diversion or amusement; synonym: see FUN VIDEO GAME: an electronic game played by means of images on a video screen and often emphasizing fast action Merriam-Webster Online. http://www.m-w.com

4. Game Components Console/Playing Device PC, Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo Screen or Monitor Controller mouse, joystick, keyboard, peripheral device Power Source Game CD-Rom, cartridge, digital

5. Game Play Devices Xbox Playstation Nintendo PC

6. Game Controllers Keyboard Mouse Mat Guitar Steering Wheel Drum Joystick Camera Controllers

7. Game Screens Monitor Television Projector/Screen

8. Ways to Play Video Games At an Arcade On a PC or Mac On a Plug ‘n’ Play Device On a Mobile Device On a Handheld Device On a Console

9. Arcade Games

10. Plug ‘n’ Play Plugs into your TV Play begins immediately

11. PC/Mac Gaming Computer with a hard drive PC or Mac Platform

12. Console Gaming Devices Video Game Charts. http://www.vgcharts.org . October 6, 2007

13. Handheld Gaming Devices Video Game Charts. http://www.vgcharts.org. October 6, 2007

14. Console Gaming Devices

15. Mobile Gaming Devices Mobile gaming is expected to quadruple to 11.2 billion by 2010

16. For Discussion: What Are Some Benefits of Games?

17. Why Games at the Library? Games … Are just like books, they are just another new format Are the medium of choice for the millennial generation Meet developmental needs of teens Build adolescents developmental assets Are literary Reinforce new literacies

18. Gaming = literacy Environmental print signage labels maps Reading about the game instructions walkthroughs Writing about the game forums websites Chat: “ WTS, Mageweave cloth, 15g”

19. “ Leet” & 4 /\/\ 3 I2 5 G A M E R S

20. Gaming is the medium of choice for the millennial generation

21. Gaming by the Numbers: An Interactive Quiz

22. 1. What is the average age of a gamer? * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php 33

23. 2. What % of teens report playing games online*? * Pew Internet & American Life Project. Teens and Technology, July 2005. 81 %

24. 3. What percent of people over 50 play games?* * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php 24% 24 %

25. 4. What % of gamers are female? * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php 38%

26. 5. How much money did computer & video game sales gross in 2005?* $7.6 Billion * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php

27. 6. What % of gamers play on handhelds? * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php 32 %

28. 7. What percentage of games sold in 2005 were rated M?* * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php 15%

29. 8. X% fewer mistakes are made by laproscopic surgeons.* 37% * James C. Rosser, Jr, MD; Paul J. Lynch, MD; Laurie Cuddihy, MD; Douglas A. Gentile, PhD; Jonathan Klonsky, MD; Ronald Merrell, MD. “The Impact of Video Games on Training Surgeons in the 21st Century.” Beth Israel Medical Center, Iowa State University. Arch Surg. 2007;142:181-186. . Accessed October 8, 2007.

30. 9. Laproscopic surgery is completed X% faster by surgeons who play video games.* 27% * James C. Rosser, Jr, MD; Paul J. Lynch, MD; Laurie Cuddihy, MD; Douglas A. Gentile, PhD; Jonathan Klonsky, MD; Ronald Merrell, MD. “The Impact of Video Games on Training Surgeons in the 21st Century.” Beth Israel Medical Center, Iowa State University. Arch Surg. 2007;142:181-186. . Accessed October 8, 2007.

31. 10. What % of public libraries allow patrons to play computer games?* 82% *Nicholson, Scott. (2007). The Role of Gaming in Libraries: Taking the Pulse. July 2007. http://boardgameswithscott.com/pulse2007.pdf . Accessed October 8, 2007.

32. 11. What % of public libraries circulate video games?* 30% *Nicholson, Scott. (2007). The Role of Gaming in Libraries: Taking the Pulse. July 2007. http://boardgameswithscott.com/pulse2007.pdf . Accessed October 8, 2007.

33. 12. What % of public libraries host video game programs?* 13% *Nicholson, Scott. (2007). The Role of Gaming in Libraries: Taking the Pulse. July 2007. http://boardgameswithscott.com/pulse2007.pdf . Accessed October 8, 2007.

34. What Developmental Needs/Assets Are Being Met?

35. Gaming Meets Developmental Needs of Young Adolescents Positive social interaction with adults & peers Structure and clear limits Physical activity Creative expression Competence and achievement Meaningful participation in families, school, communities Opportunities for self-definition NMSA. NMSA Research Summaries. Young Adolescents Developmental Needs (1996) http://www.nmsa.org/Research/ResearchSummaries/Summary5/tabid/257/Default.aspx

36. Gaming Builds Developmental Assets of Adolescents Support Empowerment Boundaries & Expectations Constructive Use of Time Commitment to Learning Positive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity The Search Institute. http://www.search-institute.org

37. What Developmental Needs/Assets Are Being Met?

38. Does This Sound Like Any Gamers You Know? Social Competitive Wired Self-aware Always On Heroic Multi-taskers Global Collaborative Risk Takers Beck, John and Mitchell Wade. Got Game: How the Gamer Generation is Reshaping Business Forever . Harvard Business School Press, 2004.

39. Learning Principles in Games* Risk –taking in a “safe” environment Rewards practice Use of affinity groups Probing cycles Situated meaning Self-knowledge Identity formation *** Gee, James Paul. What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy . Palgrave McMillan, 2003

40. Gaming Reinforces New Literacies Exposing knowledge Employing information Expressing ideas compellingly Ethics on the Internet Warlick, David. ”The New Literacies.” Scholastic Administrator. Mar-Apr2005 http://www.scholastic.com/administrator/marapr05/articles.asp?article= newlit

41. 1. Exposing Knowledge Find information Understand and explain found information regardless of its format Evaluate information Organize information

42. Runescape

43. Ways Games Expose Knowledge

44. 2. Employing Information Computation Measurement Analysis Application

45. Estimating Basic arithmetic Averages Statistics Lemonade Stand

46. Let's Try Set Game!

47. 3. Expressing Ideas Compellingly Mechanics matter Creativity & efficiency highly rated Text, images, audio, and video are used to express ideas in many digital formats

48. Ways Gamers Express Ideas Compellingly Fan Fiction Machinima Web Comics Fan Forums Clan Websites

49. FanFiction

50. Warcraft Tutorial

51. Ethics on the Internet Modding – recreating game content FanFic – writing stories about characters created/owner by someone else Machina – films/videos created through recording video game play

52. How Can Libraries Tie Literacy to Gaming? Use games to do readers advisory Do gaming collection development Offer gaming programs

53. 1. Reader’s Advisory to Gamers INSTEAD OF: What authors do you like to read? What are the last 3 books you read and enjoyed? What did you like about them? ASK: What movies do you like? What TV shows do you watch? What games do you play?

54. Reader’s Advisory to Gamers 

55. Roleplaying/MMORPG Games Games: Everquest Runescape World of Warcraft Dark Age of Camelot Ultima Characteristics epic fantasy setting good vs. evil theme Suggest?

56. Historical Sim Games Games: Civilization Caesar Age of Empires Oregon Trail America’s Army Characteristics Simulation elements Historical setting Alternative history possibility Suggest?

57. Sports Games Games: Madden Football NBA Street Need for Speed Tiger Woods Golf Characteristics Sports theme Competition Suggest?

58. Strategy & Puzzle Games Games: Myst Tetris Bejeweled Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? Characteristics: Problem to solve Logic, math, reasoning Suggest?

59. First Person Shooters (FPS)‏ Games: Doom Quake Halo Characteristics Warfare Strategy Violent Suggest?

60. Simulations Games: The Sims The Urbz Characteristics: Character driven Suggest?

61. Japanese/Manga tie-in Games: Katamari Damacy Final Fantasy Dragonball Z Pokemon Characteristics Anime style Japanese culture Suggest?

62. Superhero Games Games: Spider-Man Fantastic Four City of Heros Characteristics Heroes/villains setting Good vs. evil theme Film tie-ins Suggest?

63. Don’t Forget Print Resources for Gamers Magazines Strategy guides Nonfiction about gaming Fiction with gaming as a plot or subplot

64. 2. Be a Strategy Guide -- Not an Information Maven Don’t be a level boss Show, don’t tell Make it interactive Get them started with a free-for-all Ask for a demo of expertise Be open-minded

65. 3. Embrace Your Inner Technogeek Upgrade Get a screen name You can’t break it Pilot projects Read tech news

66. 4. Be Flexible… Embrace Change! Change the space Flexible furnishings Say yes Go meta Customize Change yourself

67. It’s a stool It’s a table It’s a storage unit

68. Flexible seating

69. Video Rockers

70. 5. Immerse Yourself in Pop Culture… Pop Culture Hot High Tech Crossovers

71. … Especially Video Game Culture Watch Red Vs. Blue Read Penny Acade Read PvP Set a Google Alert Subscribe to a gaming podcast or blog Skim gaming magazines Pay attention to gaming around you in public spaces

72. More Ways to Immerse! Join the LibGaming Google Group Email discussion for gaming in libraries Game On! Video Games in Libraries blog Blog about gaming news of interest to libraries Join YALSA and the Teen Gaming Interest Group YALSA interest group dedicated to gaming Celebrate Teen Tech Week Annual celebration of teens + technology in libraries, March 4-10, 2007

73. 6. Try Some Games On the Internet On a Console

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

75. Asteroids Vector graphics in Asteroids

76. ZORK Text RPG Zork

77. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

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

79. Setting

80. Realistic Settings CA

81. Character Customizable Diverse Representation of the player

82. Graphics and Game Physics Smooth Seamless Realistic Appropriate

83. Soundtrack Music Speech Ambient Noise

84. Support

85. Collecting Games

86. 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?

87. 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.

88. 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

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

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

91. 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

92. 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

93. Review Sites IGN GameRankings GameSpot GameSpy

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

95. 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)‏

96. 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

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

98. Theft Choose secure storage Build community Examine circulation policies

99. Secure Storage Kwik Cases Locking Caps Locking Security Straps

100. 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

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

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

103. Best Practices: Collections

104. 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

105. 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 Genres: sports adventure racing fighting shooteers

106. Core Collections

107. 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)

108. 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)‏

109. 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)

110. 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)‏

111. 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)‏

112. 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)

113. 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)

114. 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)

115. 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 )

116. 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)

117. Digital Downloads for Gamers

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

122. Subscription Services

123. 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

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

125. GameTap Membership

126. 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

127. 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

128. 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/

129. 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

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

131. Direct to Drive Bargains

132. 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

133. Download to Library Computer

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

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

136. Games to Bookmark for Children

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

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

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

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

141. 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/

142. Games to Bookmark for Teens & Adults

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

151. 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

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

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

154. 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

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

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

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

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

159. 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

160. 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

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

162. “ 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.”

163. “ 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.”

164. Evaluations Beth Gallaway [email_address] 603.247.3196 del.icio.us/ informationgoddess29/ swfln