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Game-Based Learning Applications: CPR Training

The American Heart Association reports that more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur each year in the United States, with a mere 12% of afflicted individuals surviving such an event. While survival rates are dramatically increased for those who receive immediate CPR attention from a bystander, the fact remains that less than 1 in 5 American adults…

June 6, 2018 // James LaPierre

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How to Avoid Getting Sick at Conferences

With E3 kicking off this week and a slew of exciting EdTech and game-based learning events like ISTE, Games for Change, and Serious Play just around the corner, it’s safe to say that the summer convention season has officially arrived! While attending such trade shows and industry events can be a blast (or tremendously stressful experience,…

June 11, 2018 // James LaPierre

5 Great Games That Teach Computer Science

We’ve previously written about some of the many ways you can teach yourself to code for free – but are there game-based learning solutions for those who seek a more playful programming learning experience? Whether you’re future-focused parent wishing to expose your child to the basics of programming or a computer science teacher attempting to level…

May 30, 2018 // James LaPierre

Reimaginings, Indie Heaven and New Realities: A Recap of E3 2018

Last week, QA Analyst Steven Farrell and I embarked on the journey of our lives – traveling from Wisconsin to California to attend the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, more commonly known as E3. Industry badges in hand, we stormed the Los Angeles Convention Center each day from sunrise till sunset in an effort to soak…

June 18, 2018 // James LaPierre

Exploring Ancient Egypt Through Video Games – A Look at Assassin’s Creed Origins’ Discovery Mode

“We are really here to say ‘You know what? Video games can bring more than entertainment.’” – Jean Guesdon, Creative Director – Assassin’s Creed: Origins (2017) For more than a decade, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series has immersed players in the stories, environments, and histories of settings such as the Italian Renaissance, Imperial China, and more. While the…

July 2, 2018 // James LaPierre

Game Development 101: An Introduction to Wireframes

Communication is a critical aspect of any collaborative enterprise, and game development is no exception to that rule. There are any number of tools to facilitate communication, from something as obvious as email, to something slightly more esoteric and specialized to its industry – like wireframes for instance, which just so happen to be the…

July 16, 2018 // Brandon Korth

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Why Your Kids Should Play Video Games All Summer Long

Summer has arrived and parents all over the world are faced with one question: What should my kids do all summer? Now before you start throwing tomatoes at me through your screen on the basis of my headline, you should know that I’m someone who advocates for balance in all aspects of one’s life. I…

July 11, 2018 // Jennifer Javornik

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Welcome to the New Filament Games Website!

Welcome to the new www.filamentgames.com! If you just happen to be stopping by, you might have noticed that one or two things are different about the site. In actual fact, all of the things are different about the site. But not to worry – things aren’t only different; they’re better. We’ve overhauled the site entirely,…

July 25, 2018 // Brandon Pittser

Accomplishing the Impossible with Game-Based Learning

We’ve previously established that digital learning games can aid in engaging struggling young learners, help players develop 21st century skills, and even teach a marketer how to code… …but did you know that educational games also allow players to accomplish the impossible? Today we’re going to explore how digital games can simulate nearly any situation,…

July 30, 2018 // James LaPierre

Top 10 Hashtags for Amplifying your EdTech and Game-Based Learning Tweets

How many times have you written the perfect Tweet, only for it to seemingly slip by completely unnoticed by your friends, fans, and followers? That never feels good, does it? With more than 500 million new Tweets sent each day, it’s easy to see why your content might sometimes be unseen or underappreciated by others. But…

August 1, 2018 // James LaPierre

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