Gamecity Impulse: Games and Democracy
We currently face uncertain times and now is the time for everyone to step up and stand up for Democracy. Can computer games be a part of a solution? But how? What are some good examples of how we can strengthen civil society with the help of games?
To answer these questions and talk about best practices, Prof. Lena Falkenhagen will join our Online Event Gamecity Impulse on May 15, from 6 pm.
This event will be held in English.
Event Schedule for May 15:
- 6:00 pm (CET): Welcome words by Gamecity Hamburg & Introduction
- 6:05 pm (CET): Impulse Talk & afterwards: questions from the audience
- 7:30 pm (CET): End of event
Meet our Expert: Prof. Lena Falkenhagen
Prof. Lena Falkenhagen works as a freelance writer and narrative game designer who fluctuates between worlds, genres, and formats regularly. Lena writes stories and games that hold up a critical mirror to our society. Most recently she worked on the game “The Darkest Files” by Paintbucket Games, which weaves historical background into a detective adventure. She is also chair of the Association of German Authors, on the board of administration of VG Wort, and more.
She will talk about "Games and Democracy - How can Computer Games strengthen Civil Society?".
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What is Gamecity Impulse?
Gamers are diverse: Around 2,2 billion people around the world play video games, coming from a multitude of ethnic and religious backgrounds, nationalities, genders and sexual identities, abilities, age and language groups. The communities that form around games and the teams that make the games aren't always as diverse. This has already sparked a host of discussions throughout the games industry and community. The German games industry has picked up on the topic, by starting the joint declaration “Hier spielt Vielfalt”, as well engaging in projects, discussions and initiatives as individual companies, associations and people.
As Gamecity Hamburg, we want to contribute to the important discourse by hosting talks and panel discussions on diversity-related topics in different fields of the games industry and gaming culture in our digital event series “Gamecity Impulse”. We hope to help raise awareness of, start discussions, provide food for thought as well as offer industry insights on ways to improve equality, diversity and inclusion.
Code of Conduct
Gamecity Hamburg is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion.
We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.
Please read our Code of Conduct: https://gamecity-hamburg.de/events/#Code_of_Conduct
