I'm not talking about the technical side of things, like the programming and asset creation, though there is plenty of challenge there; rather, I'm talking about the design itself: creating rulesets, game mechanics, controls and user interfaces, and deciding how much time and money to invest in graphics, audio, narrative, and other aspects of the design.
Read MoreAI Dungeon is a web-based AI text adventure that aims to generate an original adventure each time it's played. AI Dungeon's AI model responds to the player's inputs and attempts to create a fitting response that still fits with the tone of the story.
Read MoreEven before the more recent growth of the edtech industry, educators have routinely created games and interactive challenges in order to get students engaged with subjects ranging from math and logic to history and reading.
Read MoreWith so many students participating in remote learning this year, technology-delivered instruction has increased exponentially, but what hasn't increased exponentially is student engagement.
Read MoreIn previous research, data gathered about the duration of subjects' gaming sessions was based on self-reported "Guesstimates", which can be inaccurate.
Read MoreNow a much wider audience is finally getting a good look at what Pondsmith has been imagining this whole time, with a new video game adapted from his life's work.
Read MoreAlthough the neuroscience of video gaming is not conclusive, there may be evidence that the benefits are not just in your head. Recently, a group of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of California, Irvine developed Tenacity, a game with the goal of increasing mindfulness.
Read MoreA financial literacy game developed by Jefferson Middle School teacher Erich Utrie and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Julie Woletz has just won "Game of the Year" honors from the national Institute for Financial Literacy.
Read MoreGamification in the workplace refers to any number of digital technologies that are designed and implemented in order to motivate and teach employees, and increase productivity.
Read MoreCanceled a trip to the Louvre during lockdown? The Paris museum sells a version of the classic Monopoly board game in which players compete not to buy up real estate and amass hotels but rather to outbid opponents for masterpieces like the "Mona Lisa" or the stele inscribed with the Code of Hammurabi.
Read MoreIn our context, a wargame is above all a catalyst artifact to generate realistic managerial situations through a system of rules, scenarios and material. Wargames represent historical or fictional environments where several teams are opposed, often asymmetrically.
Read MoreMost employees enjoy their new freedom and the luxury of not having to commute to the office. As the weeks, months and quarters go by, it can start getting lonely, and I've found that employees can experience a lack of motivation.
Read MoreWhen you think of things that can help you get up the ladder at work, gaming probably isn't the first to come to mind. There's a growing body of research that suggests playing video games can help boost key skills that can be applied to real life workplace situations.
Read MoreFogg's model dictates that behavioral change is the product of three factors: people must be prompted to do something; their motivation must be high; and their ability to complete the task must be straightforward, requiring minimal effort.
Read MoreWargaming is a rather interesting sector within the world of games, primarily due to its widespread use as both a recreational activity played amongst friends and peers or as a professional tool to be used to train tactical thinking and decision making within military personal looking to take on a commanding role.
Read MoreBoard games are having a moment right now, but there's a tight constraint on the craze, since our options for players are limited to the folks with whom we're self-isolating.
Read MorePlaying games has often been seen as a non-productive pastime. With this said, we will now go through the benefits of playing games. Games may have been seen as not belonging in the classroom until recently, but something has snapped in the minds of teachers.
Read MoreOnline gaming means that thousands of people can come together and play amongst themselves. Popular games like Call of Duty really spawned the idea of gamers playing with other people from all over the world. What tends to happen is lobbies are formed in-game, and different users are placed into them. When all the spots are filled up, the game can commence. Regardless of what game you play, this is the typical way of things happening.
Read MoreIf you're interested in developing computer games, a new educational initiative from Unity could provide you with the skills you need to do so. The new program, paid out with proceeds from Unity's recent IPO, will give 80,000 students the opportunity to build video games.
Read MoreThe Gaming world is a broad and extremely competitive industry. Not only is it a whole new universe of fantasy and fiction, but it has actually become a profitable hobby - this has changed the game entirely (pun intended). Can you imagine sitting in your ultra-comfy gaming chair, with surround sound like quality sound and an unforgettable experience? So, imagine yourself sitting in front of whatever device you're playing on, competing and making money. At the same time that you do it, why not take the experience to a whole new level? That said, below are a few ways you can elevate your gaming experience and turn your space into a fortress of comfort and ease.
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