The use of games for all sorts of purposes—entertainment, advertisement, education—has been growing. There is also a category of “serious games,” such as Syrian Journey, which was produced by the BBC...

The use of games for all sorts of purposes—entertainment, advertisement, education—has been growing. There is also a category of “serious games,” such as Syrian Journey, which was produced by the BBC to help educate about the plight of Syrian refugees. Take a few minutes to look through this “news game” at www.bbc. com/news/world-middle-east-32057601. What are your reactions? Would you consider this a game? Why or why not? Do you think this format is an effective way to promote understanding or awareness of serious issues? How does it compare to other methods for letting people know about the Syrian refugee crisis?