Creating Positive Gaming Spaces

About this episode

Jamin Warren interviews Chris Norris from Electronic Arts about fostering positive social interactions in gaming communities.

I'm shining the spotlight on Chris Norris, the exec from Electronic Arts who's dialing up the positive play in gaming communities. Chris is the Senior Director of Player Connection at EA. I had a great conversation, treading the path of evolution of social interactions in video games - from the cozy comfort of couch co-op play to making friends in the far reaches of the globe. We also explored how game makers developers can inspire better behavior in players and debunk the widespread belief that gamers are antisocial. Chris and I also delve into the exciting prospects of how using cues from physical spaces can create palpable experiences in the digital world. We're not just talking about games; we're talking about fostering positive social interactions in gaming spaces, and you're invited to join the conversation. This episode was hosted by Jamin Warren. Music was provided by Lusine. For more insights, signup for my newsletter . Jamin Warren founded Gameplayarts, an advisory that helps museums and cultural organizations engage with the world of gaming. He provides them with the research, strategy, and execution they need to reach gamers for the first–or millionth–time…

People in this episode

Host: Jamin Warren

Guest: Chris Norris

Topics covered

• positive gaming spaces
• social interactions in video games
• couch co-op play
• player behavior
• gaming communities
• digital experiences

Keywords

• gaming
• positive play
• social interactions
• video games
• player connection
• gaming communities
• couch co-op
• digital experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Electronic Arts, Gameplayarts, MoMA, Getty Research Institute, Tribeca Enterprises, PBS

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