This keynote is designed to help parents understand what video game designers to to make games so engaging. In short, Scott shares what parents have to contend with to stop video game time. He also shares the social impacts of video gaming, good and bad, and gives parents practical tips on how to help their children develop better social emotional bonds. Finally, he shares with parents the psychological tools that underpin a great video game, and shows parents how to leverage that knowledge for their child's benefit.
Cheat code is a fun family friendly event, and Scott encourages parents to bring their kids. With the optional interactive portion of the program, parents get to play together with their kids and practice the techniques Scott shared during the keynote.
I am the founder of GameTruck, the mobile video game event company. I am also a speaker, author, and business coach. With two engineering degrees, and 11 patents, I am an expert in innovation.
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