Kā Makani Kāʻili Koa

E Sports

Description: Combines competitive gaming with educational components. Participants develop skills in teamwork, strategy, and digital literacy while also learning about the business and culture of e-sports.
  • Sciences: Exploring the physiology of gamers, including reaction times and cognitive function.
  • Technologies: Learning about the hardware and software used in gaming setups.
  • Reading:
    • “Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World” by Jane McGonigal
    • “The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses” by Jesse Schell
  • Research:
    • Conducting studies on gaming trends and e-sports market analysis.
    • “Handbook of Esports Medicine: Clinical Aspects of Competitive Video Gaming” by Lindsay Wells, et al.
  • Remuneration: Understanding sponsorships, prize money, and career opportunities in e-sports.
  • Engineering: Designing and optimizing gaming equipment.
  • Electronics: Building and maintaining gaming PCs.
  • Arts: Creating game-related art and media.
  • ‘Aina: Promoting sustainable gaming practices.
  • Mathematics: Applying statistical analysis to game performance.
  • Mele: Integrating music production for game soundtracks.
  • Mo’omeheu: Examining the cultural impact of e-sports globally, including indigenous gaming traditions.
    • Olelo Hawai’i: “Pā’ani” – Games or sports.
  • You: Developing personal branding and self-presentation skills.>

Introducing Sir Jack Hobbs IV, a distinguished young leader in Hawaii’s game development industry. As a proud Native Hawaiian and Department of Hawaiian Homes lessee, Jack resides in the Nanakuli Homestead community. He is a graduate of Nanakuli High School, class of 2020, where he currently imparts his knowledge and passion for creative digital media as an educator.

Jack is not only a dedicated teacher but also a visionary entrepreneur. He co-owns and partners in Theorycraftist, a Hawaii-based game development company known for its innovative approach to game design. His leadership and expertise extend to his role as the Program Director of Indigenous Games Design for Ka Makani Kaili Koa, a Native Hawaiian 501(c)(3) organization. In this capacity, Jack is committed to integrating indigenous perspectives and values into the digital landscape, fostering a unique and culturally rich gaming experience.

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