Project 3 : Week 1

This week I played a game called Long Story, I was able to download it onto my phone through google play. This game was designed to help teens practice dealing with some challenges they may face in high school. This game is simple and easy to play , however, in my opinion the automated scenarios and fixed answers choices make the  game a little boring. I think that for younger adolescence it might be more fun and engaging , but definitely not for young adults. This game motivates some form of interaction but its not enough to actually be considered engaging. This game is mainly for role play and learning how to respond to various social situations. Long Story can be improved if the  makers improve the animation it was hard to tell the difference between male and female avatars. This game can also be improved by allowing more to be done on the players end. If players are allowed more say in the answer choices (in the given response for a specific scenario i.e what to respond to your bully . More choices other than leave me alone, would be preferred.). I also feel that although the makers tried to make it as close to reality as possible it still lacks realism,.

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About Robert O. Duncan

I'm an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences at City University of New York, with joint appointments in Neuroscience and Cognitive Neuroscience. I also have an appointment as a Visiting Scholar at New York University. My research interests include cognitive neuroscience, functional magnetic resonance imaging, glaucoma, neurodegenerative disorders, attention, learning, memory, educational technology, pedagogy, and developing games for education.

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