GSL 137: Video Game Services

In Games in Schools and Libraries 137 Donald Dennis and Chris Bell talk about their maker space development and then discuss what video game services they use in the library, some free games options, and how to get the most bang for your buck.

Foam spray primer they mentioned for cosplay was Plasti-Dip.

PC Games

Epic Games

Free Games Weekly, changeover on Thursday
Store of games for purchase

STEAM

Free and paid games, searchable by price

Subscription game services

XBOX

XBOX Gold

2-4 free games every month
Online Multiplayer Games
50-75% discounts on select Xbox Games

XBox Game Pass

Currently access to 235+ Games, including AAA titles. (Some available for PC as well)

Playstation

Playstation Plus

Two free PS4 Games every month
Online Multiplayer
Exclusive Discounts

PC

Origin Access

Comes in 2 flavors, BASIC and PREMIER

Extra Content included with new EA Games
Early access to upcoming games
Evolving collection of games
10% off Origin Purchases

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Donald Dennis and filed under Video Games and tagged maker space video games cosplay.

GSL 94: The Benefits of Tabletop and Digital Game Design

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 94 Angie Hoffman joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about the many benefits of game design. Angie's real world video game design experience, and education outreach provides unique insight into the benefits and barriers of game design education.

Angie Spring Hoffman

Adjunct Instructor at Academy of Art University working with the Game Development Department

@TeslasLilPigeon

Zynga Game Design Academies

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Donald Dennis and filed under Game Design and tagged tabletop video games game design.

GSL 59: 4 Player Couch Play

In episode 59 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Stephanie talk about popular games that can be played by four players at a time on one XBOX One or PS4.