Have a game for change in development? Then we want to help you spread the word about it! We’re looking for in-progress games to highlight in the 10th Anniversary Games for Change Festival’s Demo Spotlight, where you’ll have the chance to present your game to and get valuable feedback from an expert jury and hundreds… Read more »

Since its debut a little more than a month ago on March 4, the Half the Sky game has seen 500,000 players (!), who in total have contributed more than $160,000 in donations directly or through sponsors. Players have already unlocked 83,000 books and $56,000 worth of life-changing surgeries. While we’re proud of the meaningful… Read more »

I had barely made it to the center of Auti-Sim’s world—a playground filled with children—before ripping off my headphones and pushing away from the computer. Not because it was a bad game. Just the opposite. Because it’s so effective in its aim to simulate the unbearable sensory overload that is associated with some cases of… Read more »

Use your skills for social good! Volunteer for a few hours each week with Half the Sky Movement: The Game, a Facebook adventure that highlights how women around the world are creating opportunities for themselves and others. The game is based on The New York Times Bestseller, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for… Read more »

After receiving a record-breaking number of games and content submissions, we are extremely excited for the 10th Anniversary Games for Change Festival—and hope that you are, too! Early Bird Registration Ends April 1 Register now and save 30 percent. Short on cash right now? Have a look at Paypal’s Bill Me Later option when you register. Demo… Read more »

Chicago G4C Meetup founder Anuar Andres Lequerica has recently held the first get-together at Columbia College, drawing about 15 attendees, with many others watching online over Google Hangout and Skype. Anuar had three objectives for the initial meeting: discussing the fields of games for learning and games for change, identifying local key players and ongoing… Read more »

In our multi-part interview with Half the Sky Movement: The Game’s developer, Frima Studios, we talk once again with Gabriel Lefebvre, Game Design Director, regarding his thoughts on the game design process.   HalfTheGame: Was the design process for this game particularly difficult? Gabriel: Yes. Let’s be honest here: we’re making an adventure game for Facebook filled… Read more »

We’re excited to share the positive results of a recent evaluation of the mobile phone game, 9 Minutes, that was produced as part of the “Half the Sky Movement”. The game was developed for feature phones commonly used in India and East Africa. Learn more here. 9 Minutes plays out the adventure of pregnancy and rewards… Read more »

With the strong support of a coalition of nonprofits and private partners, Half the Sky Movement: The Game will debut next week on Monday March 4 with the aim of empowering women and girls worldwide. Recognized as one of the more ambitious efforts in the games for social change space, it will be the first Facebook game with… Read more »

The playful designs and colorful characters are some of the first features that pop out in Half the Sky Movement: The Game, a Facebook adventure that raises awareness and funds to empower women and girls across the globe. The game, inspired by the worldwide movement created by Pulitzer-Prize winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, sets… Read more »