With complex stories and stunning visuals eliciting intense emotional responses, coupled with opportunities for self-expression and problem solving, video games are a powerful medium to foster empathy, critical thinking, and creativity in players. As these games grow in popularity, ambition, and technological prowess, they become a legitimate art form, shedding old attitudes and misconceptions along the way. Examining the Evolution of Gaming and Its Impact on Social, Cultural, and Political Perspectives asks whether videogames have the power to transform a player and his or her beliefs from a sociopolitical perspective. Unlike traditional forms of storytelling, videogames allow users to immerse themselves in new worlds, situations, and politics. This publication surveys the landscape of videogames and analyzes the emergent gaming that shifts the definition and cultural effects of videogames. This book is a valuable resource to game designers and developers, sociologists, students of gaming, and researchers in relevant fields.

Win points for winning arguments. This social game by Brass Monkey includes 200 game cards, each featuring opposing views of hot button issues. . . like how to load the dishwasher like an actual human being. Just pick a side, and debate it out. There's no politics, religion, or any of that crap here. There are way more important things to fight about. For example: Those brownie edge pieces are garbage. Go ahead, prove us wrong. * Includes 200 things to argue about. . . not like you needed the help, dad. * Are hot dogs sandwiches? Is cereal a soup? Pick a side, then pick a fight. * Game instructions are provided (because it would be pretty mean not to). * Each two-sided card measures 1.5" tall by 3.5" wide. * Box measures 4.1" square (by 2" deep if you're curious).

Send players to "fetch" adorable pups in this dog-filled twist on Go Fish! Adorably illustrated dogs meet a classic card game in Go Fetch! Each turn, players try and collect matching pups, and if a player is asked for a card that they don't have, they send their opponent to the deck for a new card with the declaration: "Go Fetch!" This travel-friendly tin includes a classic 52-card deck with adorable illustrations from Megan Lynn Kott, and instructions for this puppy-filled game for children and adults alike. EASY FOR ALL AGES: Have fun collecting sets of cute dogs, from Pebbles the Pug to Tulip the Corgi! Cards include both numbers and names to help young players match their pups. PERFECT GIFT FOR DOG LOVERS: Go Fetch makes an ideal stocking stuffer or gift for your dog walker, doggy daycare, or puppy fans of any age. INCLUDES: Deck of 52 standard playing cards, named and numbered 1-12, with four suits (stick, ball, disc, and bone). Also includes instruction card. For ages 4+, 2-6 players. Perfect for: Dog-lovers ages 4+; Anyone seeking a family game to play at home, during holidays, camping, traveling, and more.

Stop negative thoughts, assuage anxiety, and live in the moment with these fun, easy games from improv expert Clay Drinko. If you've been feeling lost lately, you're not alone! Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, Americans were experiencing record levels of loneliness and anxiety. And in our current political turmoil, it's safe to say that people are looking for new tools to help them feel more present, positive, and in sync with the world. So what better way to get there than play? In Play Your Way Sane, Dr. Clay Drinko offers 120 low-key, accessible activities that draw on the popular principles of improv comedy to help you tackle your everyday stress and reconnect with the people around you. Divided into twelve fun sections, including "Killing Debbie Downer" and "Thou Shalt Not Be Judgy," the games emphasize openness, reciprocation, and active listening as the keys to a mindful and satisfying life. Whether you're looking to improve your personal relationships, find new meaning at work, or just survive our trying times, Play Your Way Sane offers serious self-help with a side of Second City sass.