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5 Important Figures in Video Game History You Should Know

The video game industry has grown exponentially since its inception, and it took the hard work of many to make our beloved video game industry what it is today. As educational game developers, it should come as no surprise that we believe knowledge is power, and that knowing your history is important! Today, we’re paying…

April 26, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Gaming for a Good Cause: More Nonprofits You Should Support

Gaming has the power to entertain, educate, and inspire! It can also be a force for good, serving as a platform for nonprofits to raise awareness and funds for their causes. A little while back, we highlighted a few charities that use gaming as a tool for social impact. In this post, we will introduce…

April 19, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

A Guide to Game-based Learning and Edtech at ASU+GSV 2023

ASU+GSV Summit is almost here! via Giphy Running from April 17 to 19, 2023’s theme is “Brave New World.” This summit is focused on “Imagining a new era in which all people have equal access to the future.” As you might have been able to tell by the name, ASU+GSV is a gathering put together…

April 12, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Video Games, Accessibility, and Assistive Technology

Gaming has the potential to be a powerful tool for learning, entertainment, and social connection, and it’s important that everyone has access to these benefits. On the Filament Games blog, we explore all sorts of topics that fall into the intersection of video games, education, and technology, and an important topic under this umbrella is…

April 10, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

We Want to Be Your Grant Partner

Game-based learning and nonprofits make for a dynamic duo. Many nonprofits have a mission focused on meaningful education and action. Game-based learning is exceptionally suited to allow learners to actively learn through experimentation while deeply engaged in the outcomes of the experience. We design games to not only impart knowledge to the player and make…

April 5, 2023 // Jennifer Javornik

What’s New in Game-based Learning – April 2023

Ah, spring is finally here! Do you know what else is back, besides the sunshine and budding flowers? What’s New in Game-based Learning, our monthly series covering the latest developments in game-based learning! Each month, we feature the most exciting news related to educational games, games that make a difference, and augmented and virtual reality…

April 3, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Resource Roundup: Game-based Learning and the Humanities

We’ve reached the end of March! This month on the blog, we showcased how video games can provide immersive, interactive, and engaging humanities learning experiences. Read on to discover how game-based learning is changing humanities learning for the better! via Giphy Interested in learning more about the potential of game-based learning? Follow us on Twitter…

March 29, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

English Language Arts Education with Commercial Games

Can commercial games be effective teaching tools? If you’re a long-term reader of the Filament Games blog, you’ll know we’ve already answered that question in some previous posts (like here and here). The short answer is yes – if implemented correctly with an educator’s guidance. In fact, commercial games such as Red Dead Redemption and…

March 27, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Project Roundup: English Language Arts Games by Filament Games

As an award-winning game development company that specializes in creating educational games, we have developed numerous games designed to teach English Language Arts (ELA). Whether you are a teacher looking for engaging resources to supplement your ELA curriculum, a student eager to improve your language skills through play, or an organization interested in creating an…

March 22, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

6 Excellent Games for Teaching World History

Learning about history can be a challenging task for many students, but video games have the potential to make it a more engaging and interactive experience. In this post, we will introduce you to six games that provide unique perspectives on historical events, cultures, and societies. From the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica to World War…

March 20, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

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