TED: A video game to cope with grief | Amy Green

The transcript details a personal journey of a family dealing with a child's terminal cancer diagnosis and how they transformed their experience into a video game called 'That Dragon, Cancer.' The game, which won the Game for Impact Award, explores themes of hope, faith, and vulnerability. It challenges traditional game mechanics by offering a narrative that mirrors the family's real-life experience of facing an unchangeable outcome. The video emphasizes the emotional impact of the game on players and the creators' reflections on love, loss, and the power of storytelling.

What realization did the speaker have about the impact of awards on her life?

• Awards are more impactful than personal experiences.

• Personal hardships have a more lasting impact than awards.

• Awards have a lasting impact on personal growth.

• Awards are the ultimate measure of success.

How did the speaker help her children understand Joel's illness?

• By taking them to the hospital regularly.

• By telling them a bedtime story about a brave knight.

• By showing them medical documentaries.

• By avoiding the topic altogether.

What was the main theme of the video game 'That Dragon, Cancer'?

• The inevitability of defeat.

• The journey of hope and faith amidst adversity.

• The technical aspects of game design.

• The financial success of video games.

What does the speaker suggest is a significant part of faith?

• A struggle with doubt.

• Complete certainty.

• Ignoring doubts.

• Blind acceptance.

How does 'That Dragon, Cancer' differ from traditional video games?

• It is a competitive multiplayer game.

• It has no storyline.

• It focuses on the emotional journey rather than winning.

• It offers multiple endings based on player choices.

What did the speaker discover about creating video games?

• It is easier than traditional storytelling.

• It involves a new vocabulary of storytelling.

• It is similar to writing a novel.

• It is purely technical work.

Why did the speaker and her family choose to share their story through a video game?

• To create a blockbuster hit.

• To share their unique experience with others.

• To avoid traditional storytelling methods.

• To focus on technical innovation.

What emotional response does the game aim to evoke in players?

• Empathy and shared grief.

• Joy and laughter.

• Indifference.

• Confusion.

What does the speaker say about the hardest moments of life?

• They are less impactful than successes.

• They are easily forgotten.

• They change us more than any achievement.

• They should be avoided at all costs.

How does the speaker describe the impact of Joel's life on others?

• It was insignificant.

• It was felt by people worldwide.

• It was limited to their family.

• It was only recognized after the game was released.