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Wii, Wii, Wii, Wii all the way home!

Interesting post from Chris Brogan today. Chris writes about the future direction of online gaming, second life and the like, prompting the reader to contemplate where these technlogies may be heading in 2008 and urging us all to participate and organisations to get involved.

It is interesting to see how someone more involved in the world of trade and commerce is thinking along the same lines as someone like Ewan MacIntosh is thinking in education with use of the Wii remote, and games consoles supporting creative writing.

It seems to me that there are a lot of people who are excited by the technology, have explored a few possibilities but are not really sure where it is going. Perhaps that is what will be the big new thing in 2008. Not more new technology, though of course it's not going to stand still, but rather that someone, or some people, will come up with some really cracking ideas for REALLY effective use of this technology in a universally accepted way with outstanding educational (or business) outcomes, and I for one look forward to learning about them!

And like Chris, the Wii is truly a transformational technology. We, sorry, my son, got one for Christmas and it has engendered a constant flurry of family collaboration and fun ever since!

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Chris Brogan said…
First, great post title! Second, thanks for commenting. I think it's a strange thing to consider, but the better and more immersive the storytelling experiences we receive through games, the more likely we'll choose these forms of entertainment and expression because of how they put us in control of the experience.
26 January 2008 at 03:36
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