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Five Principles for Creating Impactful Learning Games

VP Jennifer Javornik offers a closer look at the five core quality principles which we uphold in every project we undertake!

May 10, 2021 // Jennifer Javornik

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Resource Roundup: Educational Games and Accessibility

We’re celebrating the intersection of educational games and accessibility with a roundup of helpful (and free) resources!

March 3, 2021 // James LaPierre

Designing Accessible Educational Games

We’re chatting with game designer Colin Skinner about his efforts bringing accessibility features to our recent iCivics game releases!

March 1, 2021 // James LaPierre

Designing Educational Games for International Audiences

Want to ensure your educational game is accessible and appealing to audiences around the globe? Check out these key game design considerations!

February 22, 2021 // James LaPierre

Designing for the Spectrum of VR Devices

We’re unpacking our philosophy for designing games across the whole spectrum of VR devices – highlighting examples of recent projects along the way!

February 17, 2021 // James LaPierre

Assistive Technology and Game-Based Learning

Today, we’re highlighting a variety of assistive technology innovations that aim to make game-based learning more accessible for people with disabilities.

February 8, 2021 // James LaPierre

How to Get the Most Out of Your Avatar Creator

What gamer doesn’t love customizing their in-game character? VP Jennifer Javornik takes a closer look at the various elements that comprise a compelling avatar system!

June 3, 2020 // Jennifer Javornik

Prototyping, Clients, and ‘The Fidelity Rainbow’

CCO Dan Norton discusses how his ‘Fidelity Rainbow’ metaphor helps facilitate communication and creative collaboration when prototyping games with clients!

February 10, 2020 // Dan Norton

Game Spotlight: Cast Your Vote (iCivics)

Get a behind-the-screens look at the making of iCivics’ newly-remastered civics learning game Cast Your Vote in our interview with Game Designer Colin Skinner!

October 21, 2019 // James LaPierre

Making Great Learning Games Pt. 2 – Designing Game Mechanics

Hello again! Welcome to part 2 of Making Great Learning Games! Last article we covered how to identify your actual learning objectives and how to formulate a plan for transferring them from the play experience to the real world. Now the next step is migrating those objectives into gameplay mechanics! I don’t want to speak…

October 7, 2019 // Dan Norton

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