Pax Warrior is an educational computer game based on the United Nations’ experience during the Rwandan genocide.[1][2][3][4] The game was developed by 23 YYZee studios, located in Toronto, Canada.[5]
Pax Warrior | |
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Developer(s) | 23 YYZee |
Designer(s) | Andreas Ua’Siaghail |
Platform(s) | PC |
Genre(s) | Strategy video game |
Mode(s) | Single player |
Overview
editThe game is played from the viewpoint of a U.N. commander, and tasks the player with keeping the peace by making decisions during the Rwandan genocide.[6] The game has been licensed to schools and incorporated into curriculums throughout Canada, Great Britain and South Africa.[7]
References
edit- ^ Doyle, Mark (2005-01-20). "Software re-enacts Rwanda's genocide". BBC News.
- ^ "Peace Teachers". Edge Online. 5 September 2024.
- ^ McKeough, Tim (2006-07-17). "We realized that activism has evolved beyond sit-ins". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ Batchelder, Hillary (2006-08-14). "Do-Gooder Games". Time Magazine. Archived from the original on August 20, 2006.
- ^ "23 YYZee: Producers of Pax Warrior". paxwarrior.com.
- ^ "Pax Warrior is..." Pax Warrior Official Website. Retrieved 2008-04-16.
- ^ Batchelder, Hillary (6 August 2006). "Do-Gooder Games". Time. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012.