The JALT CALL Journal
Vol. 1, No. 1, April 2005, pp. 48-59
 

Review of "Costello"

Nicolas Gromik
Tohoku University, Japan

Product Overview:

Product Type:
CD-ROM or Online accessible reading and writing activity based game

Language:
English

Level:
Intermediate to Advanced

Activity:
This is an online language learning game. It promotes reading, writing, interacting with other players, and role-playing.  Tasks are designed to develop reading comprehension and writing skills. 

Media Format:
Accessible online
Full-colour manual and latest CD-ROM available from the designer on application

Computer Platform:
Windows, Macintosh, Unix

 Hardware Requirements:
Mac or PC (Windows)
Netscape or Internet Explorer
CD-ROM drive
56K Modem (Cable or DSL preferred)
Java 1.4 or later 

Documentation:
A user’s guide can be accessed at http://www.costello-rpg.org

Price:
At the time of printing there was no apparent cost although the author indicates that the CD and manual may eventually be commercialised.