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Building Hope shows what it takes to provide shelter for millions of refugees

PreMortem.Games

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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Let’s say someone becomes a game developer, but realizes the gaming industry is not for them for whatever reason. What opportunities there for game developers, particularly designers, outside of the video game industry? I imagine one of them is your former job at the gambling industry.

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You are correct in that it is possible to transfer that body of knowledge over to the other gaming industry that is casino machines. Beyond that, here are some other roles that game design skills could transfer to. Tabletop, board, or card game design. It's still game design, just not in video games.

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Forging Socio-Emotional Connections in Games

Game Design Aspect

In this article, game designer Sande Chen relates important lessons learned from the design of that game company's games, Journey and Sky. The conversation really tied in with a previous panel topic at CIMFest, Designing Non-Toxic Game Communities. In Sky, Chen wanted to simulate social consequences.

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How AI is Taking Over the Gaming Industry and What It Means for You with Adnan Chaumette

Game Dev Unchained

In addition, the conversation highlighted the need for education and training in the gaming industry. ” Preparing the workforce for an AI-driven future will help ensure that the gaming industry remains resilient and competitive in the face of change. This shift could have both positive and negative consequences.

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The Growing Use of VR in Language Learning Games

iXie gaming

This effect is especially pronounced in virtual reality (VR) games, setting them apart from their competitors. Recently, VR has emerged as a significant tool in language learning, leveraging computer technology to simulate authentic environments for language practice.

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You Have No Idea How Hard It Is To Run A Sweatshop, Part 1

Designer Notes

Hi everyone, I’m Soren Johnson, and welcome to You Have No Idea How Hard It Is To Run A Sweatshop Here are the published games that I’ve worked on over my career, some of which I will touch on over the next hour. Every time out it’s a guess and, if you’re lucky, an educated one. Certainly, that can be said for video games.

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The Role of Computer Science in Video Games

Game Designing

Most educational institutions require master’s degree candidates to have a computer science degree or a degree from similar fields of study like science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) before joining a master’s degree program. A computer science degree teaches computer languages which is essential when designing games.