Researchers at UC Santa Cruz and partner institutions have developed simulation games like Firewise Residents to help communities prepare for wildfires. These games confront players with difficult evacuation decisions, fostering awareness and dialogue.
Read MoreGamification has proven effective in teaching complex theories and enhancing student engagement in the International Political Economy (IPE) module. By integrating NationStates, a simulation game, and board games like Risk and Settlers of Catan, students explore political concepts and international diplomacy interactively.
Read MoreCéline Veltman, a Dutch game developer, is crafting "Curiosmos," a video game inspired by her childhood fascination with space. At 28, Veltman is creating a game where players can build a solar system, observing cosmic phenomena like collisions and chemical reactions leading to planetary formation and life.
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