Problematic

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Problematic aims to help young people aged 14+ talk and think about life issues, choices and consequences through the medium of a radio phone in problem show - simulated in software and hosted by Cameron Stout the 2003 Big Brother winner.

Callers embedded in the game phoning in for advice in relation to a wide range of problems and issues and young people playing the game are then offered a range of choices as to what advice they think would be best for that caller and their problem.

Features:

6 callers with 60 problems and 180 choices and outcomes
click to read text throughout
high quality speech and a range of UK accents
range of ethnic backgrounds, gender and UK accents
60 Cameron video clips encouraging active discussion
links to external relevant websites
all content in PDF format on the CD
topics include health, racism and diversity, sex and relationships,
friends, family, work, education, crime and offending and personal beliefs

PC and Mac. Ages 14 and over

By opting for good choices that are most likely to help someone in that situation, players can progress in the game from being "Panelist" to "Advisor" to "Expert". In this way, young people using the resource can be encouraged to think and discuss issues in their own lives by giving advice to others. All text is fully “click to read”. Topic areas in the game include.