De la batalla a la paz: Análisis del potencial educativo de videojuegos sobre conflictos armados

This research critically examines how video games that deal with armed conflict situations can influence players' perceptions and understanding of armed conflict, and explores the educational potential of gamification to promote empathy and understanding of the complexities of real-world armed conflicts. Through the analysis of the underlying mechanics, dynamics, and constituent elements of 68 video games, this research aims to reveal how these gamification components can be used to grab and keep the attention of gamers in ways that traditional educational approaches may not. The study showed that a significant percentage of the games analyzed featured narratives with multiple perspectives on conflicts, addressing not only war aspects, but also causes, humanitarian, and socio-political repercussions.