Games for Change: Dr. Kris Alexander
Video by Medicinal Media. Edited by Jae Shim.
Medicinal Media will occasionally survey individuals who make media of all kinds about their relationship with art and technology — from early media in childhood to the media they create personally and professionally — and its impact. The series begins at the unique venue of the 20th Annual Games for Change festival in New York City this past summer. Games for Change is a gathering for developers, executives, and fans who believe in the life-changing potential of gaming and immersive media. Featuring a diverse lineup of speakers representing the past, present, and future in games, the festival encourages conversation and insight from both industry veterans and emerging voices.
Dr. Kris Alexander on stage at Games for Change 2023
Dr. Kris Alexander, professor of video games at Toronto University, was one of the creative minds in the mix this year. He wandered by our camera with a grin so captivating that we couldn’t help but want to chat about what brought him here and what he’s generally up to (turns out to be a lot). Dr. Alexander asserts, “There is not a single job, trade, or discipline that doesn’t, in some way, connect to the video games industry.” He also believes young video game designers can most definitely help save the world.