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Session Information

TitleNavigating the Wilderness of Educational Entertainment: Design Challenges in Man vs. Wild: The Game
Presenter(s)Nathaniel McClure, CEO, Scientifically Proven Entertainment
Patrick Shaw, Lead Designer, Scientifically Proven Entertainment
Brian Winn, Associate Professor, Michigan State University
TimeFriday, October 22, 1:00p-2:00p
LocationBallroom
FormatSpeaker
Description"Man Versus Wild" is a popular Discovery Channel television program in which the host, Bear Grylls, navigates through the wilderness and out of remote locations while demonstrating localized survival techniques. The show blends education and entertainment while catering to a diverse audience from casual viewers to nature and adventure enthusiasts.

"Man Versus Wild: The Game" was developed by F84 Studios, Scientifically Proven Entertainment, and Michigan State University; and is scheduled to be released in early 2011 for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii. "Man Versus Wild: The Game" preserves the original's educational and entertainment through a combination of open-world exploration and mini-games designed to appeal to a casual gamer.

In this engaging presentation lush with demos, the game's developers will discuss balancing entertainment and education content, establishing audience appropriate gameplay, preserving the IP integrity, and the advantages and challenges of collaboration between multiple development groups.

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