{"id":3318,"date":"2025-01-16T10:09:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T09:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ludomag.com\/en\/?p=3318"},"modified":"2025-01-17T10:10:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T09:10:41","slug":"video-game-supervision-a-societal-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ludomag.com\/en\/2025\/01\/16\/video-game-supervision-a-societal-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Game Supervision: A Societal Challenge?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">During LUDOVIA#BE, held in Spa, Wallonia, from October 22 to 24, 2024, we met several inspiring individuals. Over the coming weeks, we\u2019ll share a selection of articles and short videos that we hope will inspire your current and future projects.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/f10DlnWfqy8?si=92mjcnZWHoN_i6gV\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Interview<\/strong> <strong>\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f<\/strong> Today, we\u2019re bringing you insights from Nolan Clostermann of Gaming Factory, a passionate gamer committed to making gaming a tool for connection and social impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00ab\u00a0During the pandemic and lockdown, I decided to use video games to foster connections. My organization and I offered entertaining activities to help people reconnect,\u00a0\u00bb explains Nolan Clostermann as he introduces his work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At that time, he noticed a significant increase in video gaming across all age groups. This led Gaming Factory to develop activities aimed at organizations of all kinds, intending to regulate gaming practices and achieve specific social goals through this medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Social Connections Through LAN Parties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One key initiative is organizing LAN parties\u2014on-site gaming tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00ab\u00a0During a LAN party, we can include various activities, adding an educational or social layer depending on the objectives we aim to achieve,\u00a0\u00bb he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These events create opportunities for participants to engage with their opponents or teammates, fostering social interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When working with younger audiences, such events are also ideal for addressing diverse topics, such as discrimination through video games or gaining technical skills like operating a streaming studio or managing online broadcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00ab\u00a0Video games are merely a medium; the intent behind their use is what matters. They\u2019re just a toolbox.\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Games: A Diverse Range of Careers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing people to video games also involves exploring the many career opportunities they offer, which extend far beyond the traditional view of a \u00ab\u00a0programmer.\u00a0\u00bb This sector includes fields such as communication, economics, and law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When discussing the regulation of gaming practices, esports\u2014competitive video gaming\u2014becomes a central focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenging the Negative Perception of Video Games<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00ab\u00a0Today, there\u2019s a clear lack of regulation, likely tied to the public\u2019s perception of video games, often associated with entertainment and negative connotations like &lsquo;overconsumption,&rsquo; addiction, and excessive screen time,\u00a0\u00bb Nolan notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For him, gaming is already a growing practice, and it would have been better to regulate it from the start. Currently, regulation relies heavily on family education, \u00ab\u00a0which is sociologically the most inconsistent and unequal form of supervision,\u00a0\u00bb he emphasizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a strong demand for structured regulation, evidenced by the fact that Nolan Clostermann and Gaming Factory cannot meet all the requests they receive in Wallonia. Cities, cultural centers, youth centers, libraries, and more are seeking their expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00ab\u00a0Video games are complex creations that involve multiple art forms. This complexity makes their management equally intricate, touching on a wide range of skills.\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While gaming regulation remains a gray area, it deserves attention to ensure a healthy framework around its practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More info:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gamingfactory.gg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">www.gamingfactory.gg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find all the inspiring articles from <a href=\"https:\/\/ludomag.com\/en\/tag\/ludoviabe\/\" title=\"\">LUDOVIA#BE here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During LUDOVIA#BE, held in Spa, Wallonia, from October 22 to 24, 2024, we met several inspiring individuals. Over the coming weeks, we\u2019ll share a selection of articles and short videos that we hope will inspire your current and future projects. 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