Games for Change Student Challenge Partnership
In 2021, Take This was invited by Games for Change to create a theme on resilience for its annual Student Challenge. We are proud to partner with this fantastic organization…
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Video Games in a Post-COVID 19 World
Read MoreIn the months since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the general discourse about video games in the public and media seems to have shifted in relation to the uses and effects…
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Statement on Activision Blizzard Lawsuit
Read MorePeople of marginalized genders are tired and traumatized. Harassment and abuse of marginalized people is neither new nor unique to games. However, it is a very real part of the…
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COVID-19 and Grief
Read MoreContent warning: the article below discusses sensitive concepts, including loss, death, suicide, and general experience of grief due to the span of tragedy in 2020 and 2021 2020 was a…
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Pandemic Fatigue: The Impact of Boredom
Read MorePizza is the perfect food; warm, gooey cheese over a savory sauce, supported by a firm yet chewy crust makes for a mouthful of wonderful. Granted, tacos are also quite…
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Boundaries in Pandemic Times: Bracing for Re-Entry
Read MoreDuring this ongoing global pandemic, discussing our boundaries for safety—especially when they are stricter than the other people’s—is a tough situation. There is tension between the precautions taken by others,…
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Academic Ramblings: Unintentional Learning in Games
Read MoreIn this episode of Academic Ramblings, we explore unintentional learning in games. While the focus of media effects research has long been on what negative thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours video…
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Jargon Schmargon: Social Learning
Read MoreIn this episode of Jargon Schmargon, we explore Social Learning Theory as a potential explanation for why video games may impact our thoughts and behaviors. This includes an overview of…