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What’s New in Gaming Accessibility and Assistive Technology

We’ve covered developments in assistive technology and gaming accessibility previously on the blog, including hardware like the Xbox Adaptive Controller and software like Code Jumper. While accessibility in gaming still has a long way to go, new technology and innovation continue to emerge with each passing day. Here’s a roundup of recent updates and news…

January 10, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Work With Filament Games: How to Get Hired Series Roundup

Filament Games wouldn’t be what it is today without our team! We’re an eclectic group of professionals with a passion for learning. We strive to improve constantly, be playful, and make space for life. We also believe that when we succeed, we succeed together. These are not just our core values – these beliefs make…

February 14, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

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Making Different Styles of Game: Positive impact vs. Entertainment

Earlier this month, our very own CCO Dan Norton was featured in the Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI) Speaker Series! The VSGI Speaker Series, which takes place through George Mason University, features serious game design professionals from across the industry. Dan’s session, called Making Different Styles of Game (Positive Impact vs. Entertainment), focused on the…

February 21, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Game Spotlight: Convene the Council (iCivics)

Hey there, I’m Dan Norton, Chief Creative Officer at Filament Games. Once again we’ve had the privilege of teaming up with the fine folks at iCivics to create another great civics game, this time called Convene the Council. Convene the Council? What’s it about? In Convene the Council, you step into the constrictive, but nice-looking…

March 21, 2022 // Dan Norton

Developing Educational Games Remotely

Hello, faithful friends of Filament! Have you ever wondered how we operate as a (mostly) remote game studio? We have the answer for you and more, courtesy of our RoboCo devblog and RoboCo’s producer, Kenny Green – read on to learn more about what it’s like to dev in 2022! For those of you who…

May 4, 2022 // Nicole Remily

The Filament Games Mixtape (Vol. 2)!

Three years have gone by. You’ve been patiently waiting. It’s finally here. This time, it isn’t April – so you don’t have to wonder if we’re fooling around at all. 🔥Say hello to the Filament Games Mixtape (Vol. 2)🔥 Like the first installment, this mixtape was composed and arranged by Josh Bartels, Filament’s Audio and…

May 23, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

RoboCo is in the Steam Next Festival!

Hello, Filamentarians! If you’ve been wondering what’s new with our upcoming sandbox robotics game, RoboCo, and if you’re ready for summer fun, we have just the news for you. The title of this post may have given it away, but it bears repeating: RoboCo is in the Steam Next Festival! What does this mean? A…

June 8, 2022 // Brandon Pittser

A Day in the Life of a 3D Artist

Hello, Filamentarians! This month on the blog, we’re giving you the inside scoop on several different careers at our studio. Previously, we interviewed Senior Game Engineer Allison Salmon on a day in her life at Filament, and today we’re featuring 3D Artist Demetri Sofides, interviewed by our Marketing Assistant Nicole Remily. In this interview, Nicole…

September 19, 2022 // Nicole Remily

Behind the Scenes at an Educational Game Developer: Game Engineer Edition

Once again, we’re taking you behind the scenes at Filament Games! Whether you’re curious about the ins and outs of an award-winning educational game developer or looking to apply for one of our open positions, you’re in the right place. Earlier this month, we interviewed Allison Salmon on a day in the life of a…

September 21, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

The Origin Story of RoboCo

You know the origin story of our bee-loved mascot and the origin story of Filament Games itself. But what’s the story behind our recent release, RoboCo? At Filament, creating, designing, and breathing life into meaningful educational experiences is what we do best. Just like our other games, RoboCo started as an idea and then grew…

November 7, 2022 // Brandon Pittser

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