Bret Wardle, USA

The Bytes We’re Built On: History of Games and Why It Matters

Let’s dive into games and their roots, to better understand the psychological appeal, the societal context of their growth, and predict where things might be headed. Games have been played by humanity for over 4000 years, and video games got their start within 15 years of the very first computer being made. Learning about the companies, franchises, and mechanics that propelled games to the $200B industry they are now can help shape your view on their effectiveness as learning and development tools.