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University May Employ RPG to Demonstrate Campus Life

By pete_gallagher

In a bid to assist its reach among the so-called Millennial Generation (or Generation Y) demographic, Western Michigan University is experimenting with a series of tech-laden initiatives.

One such concept at the Kalamazoo-based school, according to MLIve.com, involves creating an online role-playing game aimed at high-school seniors. The game would allow prospective WMU-attendees to simulate normal day-to-day activities at the school, such as enrolling for classes, selecting a major and living in dorms.

Dubbed Broncoland, the game would also serve up challenges to its players, such as 'realizing their textbook budget isn't adequate or that a class they need is full.' Such obstacles could help high-school students prepare for life on the big campus, said Professor Robert Wertkin, We want them to start thinking about these life, environmental and college challenges before they get here.'

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Full post as published by GamePolitics.com on April 05, 2010 (boomark / email).