Can Videogames Change the World?

Thought this might be a fun event, and well within our sandbox.   Information Superhighway, which is a “monthly party gathering hackers, activists, artists, designers, nonprofits, startups, academics and general geekery to hang out and connect with one another” is hosting an event focused on “Games for Change.”  There will be a discussion on ways that the gaming industry and game developers can work with nonprofit or advocacy causes.

When:  Saturday, Jan 31, 2009 8pm - midnight
Where:  Berkman Squared, 50 Church St, Cambridge MA

How do I talk my stomach into it? Drinks and snacks will be provided by sponsors Fablevision, Harvard Free Culture, Public Radio Exchange, and GamerDNA.

I’m not sure if I’m available to go yet…but it looks pretty interesting so I thought I’d pass it along.

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