{"id":4005,"date":"2020-01-17T19:44:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T19:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ols.syr.edu\/dss\/?p=4005"},"modified":"2020-01-17T20:13:31","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T20:13:31","slug":"vr-for-change-alcove-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ols.syr.edu\/dss\/2020\/01\/17\/vr-for-change-alcove-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"VR FOR CHANGE ALCOVE CHALLENGE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Participate in a $10K design challenge hosted by Games for Change<\/a> in collaboration with AARP Innovation Labs!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Social isolation is an epidemic impacting people of all ages.<\/a>\u00a0Among adults age 45 and older, 1 in 3 are lonely. Due to its impact on stress hormones, loneliness has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease, arthritis, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, dementia and suicide attempts. The\u00a0Alcove VR<\/a>\u00a0platform was developed by AARP Innovation Labs in direct response to these issues, with a mission to help adults feel more socially connected, reduce depression, and increase overall well-being.<\/p>\n

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Games for Change and AARP are inviting developers to submit games and experiences to be considered for publication on Alcove. Using the recently announced\u00a0Alcove Playground<\/a>\u00a0powered by Rendever, participants will have the ability to utilize a custom developer ecosystem that makes it easy to build or integrate virtual reality experiences into Alcove. Submissions can center around any subject, theme, or activity that promotes healthy aging and\/or intergenerational connection.<\/p>\n

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Select finalists and winners will present their work at the XR for Change Summit in New York City on July 14th, 2020, and one submission will win a $10,000 cash prize.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Be sure to read our\u00a0GUIDELINES<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0OFFICIAL RULES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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REGISTRATION FORM\u00a0<\/strong>(Deadline March 30)<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>bit.ly\/alcove_registration<\/a><\/p>\n

Register to access the\u00a0Alcove Playground<\/a>\u00a0development ecosystem; non-disclosure and usage agreements required.<\/em><\/p>\n

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SUBMISSION PORTAL\u00a0<\/strong>(Deadline April 13)<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>bit.ly\/alcove_submit<\/a><\/p>\n

Tell us about your winning idea and submit your final competition build.<\/em><\/p>\n

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NOTE: CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ENTER. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY AS A CONDITION OF ENTERING THE CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE APPLICANT\u2019S CHANCE OF WINNING. SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.<\/p>\n

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Questions? Send us an email: challenges@gamesforchange.org<\/p>\n

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OUTCOMES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Challenge aims to inspire people to think about how games can enhance our collective quality of life, create new memories, and deepen intergenerational bonds with loved ones across the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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PARTNERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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