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How XR Training Can Help Save Your Business Money

February 20, 2019 // James LaPierre

Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

Virtual and augmented reality are poised to radically transform learning and training as we know it. We think so. Others agree. And the research backs us up. But what’s more, according to a new report from interactive entertainment market intelligence firm SuperData Research, businesses who embrace technologies like AR, MR, and VR for training are predicted to save an estimated $13.5 billion dollars…

Augmented Reality and Training

September 18, 2017 // Brandon Pittser

We’ve been talking a lot about VR lately, but the world of XR content and experiences is wide and inclusive of mixed reality (MR), augmented reality (AR), and more, each with its own set of strengths and applications. MR is a broad term that describes content situated “anywhere between the extrema of the virtuality continuum”[1].…

Any Platform. Any Age. Any Subject.

April 3, 2019 // Alex Stone, Dan Norton, Dan White

Since 2005, Filament Games has partnered with organizations all over the world to create more than 160+ best-in-class learning games and simulations. Our talented team of game designers, artists, engineers, and more work each day to solve complex problems and create high-quality, impact-focused digital experiences. Much has changed in the video games and education industries…

VR in Medical Training: 3 Groundbreaking Applications

November 8, 2017 // James LaPierre

Virtual reality technology is making waves in the growing field of employee training and development, with organizations like Walmart, UPS, and Farmers Insurance already embracing VR as a powerful and cost-effective teaching tool. In the coming years, as spending on corporate training rises while the cost of VR hardware declines, it is likely we will see more companies…

Virtual Reality for Nonprofits

April 12, 2021 // James LaPierre

VR games and experiences offer a level of immersion unmatched by other media, resulting in lasting, impactful learning experiences – no matter your mission.

Virtual Reality in Corporate Training

September 9, 2020 // James LaPierre

Join us for a closer look at some of the most impressive applications of VR in corporate training we’ve seen to date.

Why You Should Use Unity to Build Your Next Learning Game

March 18, 2019 // James LaPierre

Any age, any platform, and any subject – when it comes to creating world-class games for learning and social impact, versatility is key. A vital component underlying this flexibility is our studio-wide adoption of Unity, a cross-platform game engine that we use to develop all of our learning games. In order to better understand the many justifications…

Game-Based Learning & Clinical Practice – An Interview with Dr. Eric B. Bauman

January 15, 2018 // Brandon Pittser

For the launch of the newly minted AppClinic series of digital apps and games, today we’re interviewing Dr. Eric B. Bauman, lead at AppClinic, to learn about his work on the collection and his view of the intersection of game-based learning with healthcare and veterinary education. Let’s start with your background – tell us about your…

How Researchers Can Work With An Educational Video Game Studio

March 25, 2019 // Jennifer Javornik

As a mission-based for-profit company, we’re fortunate to have built strong relationships with several academic institutions working at the forefront of cutting-edge game-based learning research. Here at Filament our teams follow this research with great interest, oftentimes allowing the discoveries to reshape our own methodologies and approaches when warranted. Here are a few of our…

VR in Industrial Training: Safe, Simulated Learning

January 22, 2018 // James LaPierre

Our blog has previously examined some of the most groundbreaking applications of virtual reality in both medical and corporate training settings. This time, we thought we would highlight a few of our favorite VR learning applications utilized in an entirely different realm: industrial training. While many manufacturing companies have yet to fully embrace the potential of VR…

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