Is there something inherent in games that makes them uniquely equipped TO promote or evoke empathy? In this episode, leap head-first into the research around empathy games in search OF the secret sauce of what - and how - games press The Feels button. Helping us on this quest is Dr. Karen Schrier, an associate professor and director of the games and emerging media program at Marist college.

Empathy is a buzzword in the games industry, but what does it actually mean? In this episode, host Kelli Dunlap digs deep into the construct of empathy with guest Gabrielle Rapport-Schlichtmann, Ed.D., Executive Director and Chief Scientist and a not-for-profit called Ed together, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and empathy expert.