VALUES AT PLAY
The Values at Play (VAP) research project assists and encourages designers to be mindful of what values their computer games promote. They encourage the diversification of video game values to include positive principles like equity, creativity, diversity, and negotiation, along with the traditional tropes of violence and machismo. Many designers have already begun work in this area by creating “activist games” that teach and inspire social activism, empathy, and other values. With support from the National Science Foundation and a diverse advisory board of game designers and academics, VAP is positioned to become an important force in this movement. The VAP website features a blog, tools for game design and lots of useful links.