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The Forgotten History of 'The Oregon Trail,' As Told By Its Creators (www.vice.com)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by fossilesque@mander.xyz to c/scicomm@mander.xyz
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See also:

https://www.the74million.org/article/oregon-trail-at-50-how-three-teachers-created-the-computer-game-that-inspired-and-diverted-generations-of-students/

https://historydollop.com/2015/10/25/an-ox-died-the-making-of-the-oregon-trail/

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[–] 4zi@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There’s a remake of the game and they included actual Native American characters and storylines. Was actually enjoyable to play.

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Got a link? :)

[–] Lemmygradwontallowme@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It's in the Vice and the 74 million article, mate, ctrl + 4 "native"...

Edit: sorry if I came too harsh on ye?

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Ah, rad. It's been a while since I went down this rabbit hole. Resurrected these to share with someone. :)

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Play is learning. We fall short of this realisation a lot.