Artificial Intelligence has been blazing a trail in the past several years, beating skilled human players in strategy board games like chess and go. The research team, led by Professor Raffaello D' Andrea and Thomas Bi, a PhD candidate, has built a robot AI using the popular labyrinth marble game to make informed decisions on potentially successfully behaviour by planning for the future.
Read MoreGame design is a balance, between structure and spontaneity where the mechanics and dynamics act as the choreographers that shape the experience. In this exploration, we delve into the relationship between mechanics and dynamics understanding how their thoughtful integration takes a game from being a pastime to an immersive adventure.
Read MoreFor too many years play has been removed from the early elementary grades where it's most essential for children's growth and learning. In her session, Bringing Joy and Access to Our Most Vulnerable Students, CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey talked with teachers about the power of play and how it can enhance access to the curriculum for students with 504 plans and IEPs.
Read MoreIn 2001, a team of 12 employees released their dream sandbox military simulator: Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis. The title featured a comprehensive mission editor, allowing players to create their own operations to play with their group.
Read MoreGame-based learning stands to revolutionise education by seamlessly merging the engaging world of games with innovative teaching, not just gamifying learning but edu-flying games, fostering cognitive skills and emotional well-being through challenges, collaboration, and adaptive technology, making it a holistic approach for the 21st-century educational landscape.
Read MoreInvestigations center on gaming platforms like Roblox. According to the Australian Federal Police, Australian children are being targeted by extremists who are infiltrating online gaming platforms.
Read MoreLittle has been written about Tears of the Kingdom's narrative developments and how the new traversability of Zelda has necessitated a new approach to storytelling. Previous Zelda games guided players to complete dungeons in order and gain new abilities before conquering the final boss.
Read MoreFor the uninitiated, Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game in which players roll dice to improvise a fantastical adventure. According to Nation, this "Distance" can be extremely useful in a therapy setting, since players can explore real-life problems without the potential discomforts of a one-on-one counseling session.
Read MoreFrom simple pixelated graphics to immersive virtual reality experiences, the evolution of video games has been truly remarkable. In this article, we will explore the fascinating journey of video games, from the early days of pixels to the current era of virtual reality.
Read MoreFrom ancient times to the modern day, board games have been a source of entertainment, education and intellectual stimulus for centuries. We take a look at the fascinating history of board games.
Read MoreThe complimentary class was offered to human resource professionals and focused on finance in preparation for budget season. No doubt, these professionals see the value of speaking the all-important language of business: finance.
Read MoreWith AI taking personalisation to new levels, AI-powered gamification has made learning even more learner-centric, individualised and more engaging than ever. AI-powered gamification increases student engagement and motivation in several ways.
Read MoreIn today's technology-driven world, educators are constantly seeking innovative ways to keep students engaged and motivated in the learning process. Gamify Learning offers a wide range of benefits for both students and educators.
Read More"Video games are the pre-eminent art form of this century," Brock Henderson, video game developer and designer, said.
Read MoreIn addition to immediate performance benefits, incorporating gamification into learning and development programs results in increased engagement among learners, ensuring their commitment to completing the training program.
Read MoreThat's not good, according to Victoria Loerzel '07PhD, a professor in UCF's College of Nursing who has been researching older adults with cancer for over a decade. This is why Loerzel and a team of researchers developed an innovative educational game for older adults with cancer.
Read MoreIn an innovative approach to enhance medical knowledge and skills, MedPage Today launched its first-ever educational game center called the Break Room. The platform features several games, including Wordosis, Wordectomy, and the daily game, Spell Check-Up. MedPage Today, a leading medical news website, is the brain behind this innovative initiative.
Read MoreSome leaders in the gaming industry want to push back against that narrative by creating games that encourage users to form communities as part of the gameplay. The idea is that by fostering more human interactions, games can promote positivity and openness, bringing people together instead of pushing them apart.
Read MoreFor some stroke patients, home-based video game therapy may be just as effective as other popular forms of in-person physical therapy, according to new research.
Read MoreThe popularity of games and play-based learning has waxed and waned in the traditional American classroom, according to Alicia Miller, a science educator from Evans, Georgia, who's always used "Hands-on" activities in her classroom.
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