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(2017) Tasleem, Usman; Okay, İsmail
The basis of this research lies in an examination of how game design can potentially integrate with relevant learning methods in an educational spectrum to develop games that simultaneously serve educational and entertainment purposes alike. This endeavor is crucial because, the future digital technologies, computers, and games have significantly changed, and we now have greater tools at our disposal for interactive playing. In an increasingly digital age, the digital technology could contribute to creating a better, morally conscious society, but the central impediment lies in the game industry's efforts and focuses on earning maximum capital in a short time span. Therefore, it is not very surprising that the most lucrative titles in the mobile game industry are war-centric such as Clash of Clans, Game of War or the Call of Duty series. In the last two decades, mobile games have been a mass media target. Lack of social responsibility has proved that most games do not usually support reflective thinking or create awareness. Thus, this thesis undertakes the task of presenting an educational game design prototype which supports the argument that games can not only be specifically designed for entertainment but can also be designed to raise moral awareness in their users. The experimental game model with the research examines the potential in game design as a tool for raising awareness of emerging issues such as climate change, fresh water scarcity, deforestation, population growth and endangered wildlife. This research not only scrutinizes the academic and technical aspects but also brings the author's experience of several years in the game industry to shed light on the increasing need for incorporating social responsibility and moral consciousness in future game designs. Furthermore, during this research new knowledge about educational games and user experience has been achieved. The study also contributes to learning environmental problems by stressing on global warming. It is anticipated that this study and the experimental game model communicates and contributes to an understanding of the import of inculcating ethics in video games and pave the way for productive dialogue between players, developers, and academics.