How to engage with games differently
Ideas of how to find different ways to enjoy the medium of gaming
Ideas to engage with games differently
There is far more to gaming than just the playing of the games. There’s the obvious – the following of gaming news and media – and the not so obvious.
Below are some ideas of how you can engage with games and gaming more broadly. Generally, each of these will ask more of you – requiring you to engage your critical thinking, your social side or even your creativity. Each can be a great way to develop your love of gaming through opening your eyes to new points of views or better appreciating how games are created or the impact they have.
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