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Filament Games and Healthcare (Part 2)

One of the most exciting areas of our business lies in the intersection between game-based learning and healthcare! In our previous blog post on this topic, we explored the ability of games to prepare patients for pending medical procedures, motivate dementia patients in rehabilitation, and act as digital medicine. However, several years have passed since…

June 26, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

CEO Interview: The Future of RoboCo

This interview will get all of the gears in your head turning! ⚙️ We recently had the pleasure of meeting with Dan White, our CEO, to discuss the future of our robotics sandbox game, RoboCo. In this conversation, we delve into the unique features that set RoboCo apart from other robotics-related games in the market,…

July 5, 2023 // Dan White

The Importance of User Feedback in Educational Game Development

User feedback is a fundamental aspect of game design! It provides invaluable insights into the player experience and gameplay mechanics, and in the case of educational games, it also gives game designers information about a game’s learning effectiveness. As an educational game studio dedicated to creating high-quality learning experiences, we know firsthand that by incorporating…

July 24, 2023 // Laura Beukema

Resource Roundup: How It’s Made at Filament Games

Greetings, Filamentarians! This month on the blog, we took you behind the scenes of our studio to explore the ins and outs of educational game development. In case you missed any of this month’s posts, we’ve gathered them together for you in this resource roundup. Want an inside look at the creative, collaborative, and iterative…

July 31, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Risk Mitigation in Educational Game Development

Risk mitigation is a crucial aspect of any project development, ensuring that potential challenges and delays are proactively addressed to achieve successful outcomes. At Filament Games, we understand the significance of risk management in the software development process and take a comprehensive approach to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks at every stage of our projects. …

August 23, 2023 // Alex Stone

How AI Changes Learning (Part 1)

AI is one of the hottest topics of 2023, and for good reason – it has changed many industries significantly in the past year alone! We recently sat down with our CEO, Dan White, and CTO, Alex Stone, to hear their unique insights on how AI will change the gaming industry, education, and learning games.…

August 30, 2023 // Alex Stone, Dan White

What Does Unity’s New Runtime Fee Mean For My Project

Update Sept 22 @ 3:15 PM: Unity has significantly revamped their policy. This article has been updated to reflect the changes which have been announced here and documented here. Update Sept 13 @ 10:30 AM: Unity has publicly announced that every access of the game on the website will count as an install. Since this…

September 13, 2023 // Alex Stone

Gaming Accessibility in 2024

As of 2023, 26% of Americans contend with some form of disability, and technological advancements have become instrumental in facilitating fuller lives for everyone. We believe that playful experiences improve people’s lives, so naturally, everyone should have the opportunity to experience gaming! As we step into a new year, let’s cover some recent and exciting…

January 17, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Creating A/V Video Game Content with AI

The quality of the audio and visual content in a game have a crucial role in its success. And just like other areas of game development, AI is affecting A/V creation too. We’re curious to explore how these emerging technologies can enhance what we make while also being mindful of caveats that come with AI…

April 10, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling, Josh Bartels

Game Production and AI

In our ongoing series exploring the impact of AI on game development, we’ve been sitting down with Filament team members from various departments to learn more about how this technology is shaping the future of educational games. Today, we’re shifting our focus to the production side of things – this post is based on a…

April 17, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling, Shaina Grade

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