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Pandemic Gaming Sparks History Learning
- During the pandemic, Rigoberto Hernandez bought a PlayStation 4 and immersed himself in historical video games like Assassin's Creed.
- This informal experience turned into a profound learning journey about history through interactive story and world building.
Developers as Historians
- Video game developers share many processes with historians, negotiating evidence and making subjective decisions.
- Both aim to create narratives that appeal and convince an audience while dealing with incomplete information.
Authenticity Over Accuracy
- Game developers prioritize authenticity over factual accuracy to immerse players in history.
- Authentic material details, like clothing and buildings, enhance the feeling of being truly transported to the past.