The Unity meltdown sucks for students and educators, too
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Unity's controversial new fee system has developers, as well as teachers and students, thinking about dropping the engine.
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Ubisoft to release another historical education mode for Assassin's Creed Mirage
Game Developer
JULY 6, 2023
Assassin's Creed's Discovery Tour mode takes on a new shape for Assassin's Creed Mirage , but still aims to educate players on the real-world history of its setting.
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'The Layoff Talk' by Worth Dayley
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Slides from the prescient talk given by former game art educator and current art director at Bigscreen VR Worth Dayley.
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Nolan Bushnell launches educational game company ExoDexa
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Hanes is also CEO of the Two Bit Circus Foundation, a STEAM education-based nonprofit organization. The educational game company uses an adaptive learning platform to educate students through gameplay, as in its flagship title, The Last Explorer. Bushnell serves as chairman of ExoDexa, joined by Leah Hanes as CEO and president.
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Inefficient or Unexplored: Insights from a Year-Long Study on 2D-Normal Map Generators
Game Developer
JUNE 21, 2024
This article is a reflection on a year spent researching 2D-Normal map generators and artist tools as well as an educational resource for those interested in the field.
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Immersing players in the culture of a people with language puzzler Chants of Sennaar
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Julien Moya of Rundisc delves into weaving whole cultures and peoples to educate the player on unknown languages.
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Calling all game developers, creators and artists. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Game Developer
MAY 15, 2023
Dove, The Centre for Appearance Research and Unreal Engine Education Team at Epic Games are calling on all gamers, creators and artists – using their unique and valuable creativity – to take part in their new course Real Virtual Beauty Training and put their new-found knowledge to action. This is literally a game changer.
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How Louisiana is training real-time 3D educators with help from Unity
Unity Blog
AUGUST 29, 2023
Unity teamed up with Louisiana Economic Development to boost the availability and quality of real-time 3D education across the state. Learn how educators are now receiving the training they need to prepare students for success in tomorrow’s economy.
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Rising Star – Kalam Neale, head of education at the British Esports Federation
Game Development News
MARCH 9, 2023
Kalam Neale, head of education at the British Esports Federation, on developing a curriculum and changing people’s misconceptions
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75% of UK students in favour of esports education in schools
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 6, 2024
75% of UK students advocate the integration of esports into the school curriculum, with 64% already engaged in esports-related academic activities. Read more
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Johana Riquier: “Gaming as a driver for economic growth in the global south”
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 29, 2023
Gaming can create jobs, promote entrepreneurship and drive investment in infrastructure and education. For example in Senegal, where the level of education is quite low, financial institutions look at games and gamified apps to teach people financial literacy.” They can be used to help equip individuals with skills that are in demand.
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How Green New Deal Simulator inspires hope in a climate changing world
Game Developer
JULY 20, 2023
The game provides accessible education on renewable energy transition, all with a simple deck of cards.
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Borderlands developer establishes new charitable giving arm Gearbox Gives
Game Developer
APRIL 13, 2023
The new organization will seek to "educate, inspire, and create."
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Why Summer Coding Camps Are the Perfect Balance of Fun and Education for Your Children
Real Programming
JULY 30, 2024
Please read on to learn how our summer online coding classes balance fun and education. Thankfully, summer coding classes for kids make learning fun with generous, deep-dive sessions that revolve around creating a real video game. Video Games Are a Carrot Motivated students are better learners because they don’t need to be forced.
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GamerMaker unveils free education version
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 8, 2022
GameMaker has announced that educators can teach game design for free using its materials and resources. The platform attributed the rising budget constraints of schools to why it released a free education version. GameMaker said that with its non-paid program students will learn programming basics and develop skills in STEM.
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[From the Industry] Leading Studio and Education Executives Confirmed to present at the TIGA Games Education Conference 2024
Game Development News
MAY 13, 2024
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How do Generative AI and VR together transform Training and Education?
Juego Studio
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The collaboration of Generative AI and Virtual Reality (VR) is revolutionizing the training and education landscape. This powerful amalgamation offers an immersive and interactive learning environment, vastly enhancing the educational experience beyond traditional methodologies.
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Brainspark Games raises £1.4 million in funding
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 19, 2024
Digital educator Brainspark Games has raised £1.4 A group of investors including games and education industry veterans raised £700,000, led by David Haynes and Petri Rajahalme of FOV Ventures in addition to Wahed Ventures and Nick Button-Brown of The Games Angels.
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GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit details mental health, leadership and education sessions
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 29, 2023
The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit is getting bigger with four new speakers added to the bill. The event will take place at BAFTA's HQ in London on Wednesday, September 27th. Tickets are on sale here.
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[From the Industry] More fantastic panellists added to the TIGA Games Education Conference line up
Game Development News
JUNE 3, 2024
TIGA’s Games Education Conference will comprise a full day of keynotes and panel discussions, providing …
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[From the Industry] Just 3 weeks left to enter TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2024!
Game Development News
MAY 15, 2024
There are only THREE weeks left to nominate your outstanding students, brilliant lecturers and showcase your institution’s dedication to games education in the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2024 – Entries close on Monday, June 3rd!
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Creative collective: The power of community
Unity Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Find out how Unity educators and creators are spearheading alternatives to four-year degree programs.
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Nominations are now open for the 2023 TIGA UK Games Education Awards
Game Development News
APRIL 13, 2023
This year’s TIGA UK Games Education Awards categories have been announced, and they are now open for nominations
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Scottish government greenlights "national games strategy"
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Details on the strategy itself are scarce at this point but the Scottish Games Network is said to lead the creation of the action plan, and provide "tangible, actionable recommendations to increase knowledge of and support for games," involving actors across the industry, education, and the public sector. Read more
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A new approach to the skills shortage is needed | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 19, 2024
A body designed to work on these issues with the full backing of a wide swathe of the industry – preferably also including representation from the education sector and the government – might have a better chance of coming up with lasting solutions rather than band-aids. Read more
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The winners of the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 have been announced
Game Development News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The video games industry trade association TIGA has announced the winners of its 2023 education awards - MCV/DEVELOP
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IoT Applications in Education – The Future of Learning
Logic Simplified
JULY 11, 2024
In the education sector, it’s called educational technology where computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice is used together to not just facilitate learning but also create smarter and more connected schools. The global IoT in education market was valued at $8.7 from 2023 to 2032.
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It takes a village: The path to a global creative workforce
Unity Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
See how Unity is tackling the challenge of preparing future generations by helping to bridge the gap between education and the workforce.
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Industry Voices: The Future of Digital Skills Education – how one college is leading the way to tackle the skills gap
Game Development News
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The UK is currently facing a significant digital skills crisis - MCV/DEVELOP
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Unity for Humanity Grant 2024 recipients announced
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 20, 2024
Honorable mentions went to Benvision Inc for its project for the visually impaired, and Old Hara Studio for its educational VR game Waves of Jeju. Developers such as Little Buffalo Studios, Just Another Production Company, and Moosh Studios were among the winners. Read more
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Best 30 Educational VR Games You Must Consider in 2024
Artoon
MAY 27, 2024
Virtual Reality (VR) technology has revolutionized the way we learn and engage […] The post Best 30 Educational VR Games You Must Consider in 2024 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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Inworld AI names advisory board
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Inworld AI today named an advisory board to help the start-up as it builds a "Character Engine" to create AI non-player characters, brand ambassadors, and educational assistants. The advisory board includes Bing Gordon, Danny Lange, Jon Snoddy, and Neal Stephenson.
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Four child protection regulations to have on your radar – and how to comply with them
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
There are many wonderful learning and educational opportunities available online, and in an ideal world we create an online environment where children can thrive. However, much of the content available online was designed with adults in mind and children can easily access content that isn't deemed age-appropriate.
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Welcome to Italy Games Week on GamesIndustry.biz
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 7, 2023
Yet its development scene has struggled due to a lack of support from Government and education. But that's beginning to change, with new studios emerging, existing ones expanding rapidly, education improving and the introduction of tax breaks. It is one of the Top Five European markets for game sales. Read more
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Game Development for Kids: Unlocking Potential Through Play and Creation
Game Development for Beginners
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Game development for children is a frontier that combines the allure of play with the rigors of education, offering a unique blend of fun and learning. The digital age has presented an unprecedented opportunity for the younger generation to not only consume content but to create it. It is an artistic and scientific playground where.
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Bryan Bentley Talks Film, 3D Modeling & The Future of VFX
CG Spectrum
OCTOBER 14, 2024
He's also no stranger to teaching, holding professorships at higher education institutions In Hong Kong, Singapore and Poland.
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E-Learning App Development Cost: Build an App like Byju’s for Education
Artoon
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Since the 2020 lockdown, online education has grown tremendously in recent years […] The post E-Learning App Development Cost: Build an App like Byju’s for Education appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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AI is changing how we learn and create – here’s why you should lean in
Unity Blog
MAY 22, 2023
Unity’s Jessica Lindl discusses the Unity hypothesis that generative AI will empower more creators to be more creative through the lens of workforce education.
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The UK's biggest games student event returns to EGX in October
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 2, 2023
The GI Academy will also feature developer and educator booths, with the event already 70% full. Students, job seekers and those simply interested in working in games can take part in a series of tasks that, once completed, would allow them to 'graduate' from the GI Academy. More details on how this works will be revealed closer to the show.
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New York Videogame Critics Circle appoints new executive director
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 10, 2023
O'Callaghan is due to focus on fundraising and education initiatives at the non-profit, the organisation announced last week. Ryan O'Callaghan is the new executive director of the New York Videogame Critics Circle. Former executive director Harold Goldberg will remain on the organisation's board and serve as president. Read more
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Black Voices in Gaming unveils its first XPerience Excellence Accelerator cohort
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
In partnership with Netflix Games, the mobile games-focused initiative will provide the game creators with networking and industry education. Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Black Voices in Gaming has announced the first class of developers for the Xperience Excellence Accelerator. Read more
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Mind Diver by Indoor Sunglasses “There are shockingly few games about love”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The game is still in early development, but Co-founder and Creative Director Victor Breum firmly believes in the concept: “It’s a delicious detective loop!” “We are six people from six different educational backgrounds who founded Indoor Sunglasses in 2022 after graduating”, Breum explains.
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Building Hope shows what it takes to provide shelter for millions of refugees
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 19, 2023
One of the counterarguments against hosting refugees was their education levels”, says Ağaçdoğrayan. Some people argue that low-educated refugees are just a burden to the economy and that they don’tt want to improve themselves. Do they really not want education, or did they never have had that opportunity?” But is this true?
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GamesIndustry.biz sales team expands with Tanya Machinjike
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 19, 2023
Marking her games industry debut, Machinjike has previously held sales roles at various engineering firms, as well as in Higher Education marketing at The Student Room. The GamesIndustry.biz team continues to grow as we are this week joined by Tanya Machinjike. She takes on the role of account manager, and will report to George Corner.
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