also this war of mine isn’t an ‘educational’ game (you would know if you actually read the article)
But this game (War of mine) is fantastic!!!
EDIT: Well one time it worked, but that was in florida, so i don't count that.
Just because it's not classified as an education game does not mean it isn't teaching.
The article clear says
"“Of course, games are already being used in education for teaching maths, chemistry, and developing cognitive abilities, but I don’t think we’ve ever encountered a game being officially included in the educational system on a national level as a school reading,” said Grzegorz Miechowski, CEO of 11 bit studios."
They clearly say there is already games on the list, this is just the first time a game is classified or put into the "reading" category.
Which is cool, but I don't get why this is news beyond being a giant ad.
given that stream of thought u could also argue civ v or skyrim or any other game is an educational game. why, you are learning something while playing league, right?
it’s pedantic to claim this war of mine is educational when it was clearly meant for a general gaming audience. that is why it being on a reading list is significant.
you should try the game
I guess I strayed away from my original point, that this reads more like an advertisement for the game than a revolutionary teaching tool.
But I digress.
Maybe your are halfway truth your thinking WHY it's actually a interesting decision....but just halfway...