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Resource Roundup: Game Design and Development Colleges in Wisconsin

// James LaPierre

To those paying attention, it’s no secret that Madison, Wisconsin is home to a growing cluster of video game development studios – a phenomenon that we see occurring throughout the greater state, too. With the number of local community gaming events like M+DEV Conference, Madison FemDev, and Indie Arcade increasing each year, there has never been a…

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Resource Roundup: How to Get Hired at a Game Studio

// James LaPierre

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) reports that the US video game industry generated $36 billion in revenue in 2017, a growth of 18% from the prior year. With 2,000+ video game developers and publishers directly employing over 65,000 individuals across all 50 U.S. states (seriously, find out who’s near you using this handy interactive map),…

Game-Based Learning in Healthcare 2025: Resource Round-up

// Brandon Pittser

There’s no sugarcoating it – healthcare is one of the most complex, high-stakes industries on the planet. So it’s no surprise that the field is also at the forefront of using game-based learning to support everything from skills training to empathy building. Throughout March, we explored how simulations, serious games, and immersive technologies are changing…

The Resource Round-up Round-up: Exploring the Best of 2024

// Brandon Pittser

As the year winds down, we’re reflecting on the wide array of topics we’ve covered on the blog in 2024. From advances in artificial intelligence to the growing impact of scholastic esports, this has been a year of innovation, exploration, and transformation in game-based learning and educational technology. This resource roundup gathers all the resource-roundups…

Research Roundup: 2024 Studies on Game-based Learning

// Brandon Pittser

It seems too good to be true. You’ve heard rumors about the exciting new research that’s emerging around the power of games to engage, motivate, and enhance learning outcomes, but surely there’s no single educational technology with all that power, right? Right!? Gentle reader, we’re here to reassure you.  via Tenor And here’s the proof!…

Research Roundup: Game-based Learning and STEM Education

// Alyssa Froehling

The combination of game-based learning and STEM education has always been a hotbed of innovation, but new and advancing technologies are making it even more exciting as of late! From cutting-edge virtual reality experiences to cleverly designed mobile games, educators and game developers alike are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible when engaging students in…

Project Roundup: Science Games by Filament Games

// Alyssa Froehling

Is there a better way to explore science than through the power of play? We don’t think so! As an educational game studio that’s been around since 2005, we’ve had the privilege of creating a wide range of science games for learners of all ages. Our science games are designed to make complex concepts accessible,…

Project Roundup: Free Educational Games You Can Play All Summer Long

// Alyssa Froehling

Are you looking for ways to keep your kids engaged and learning this summer without the structure of a traditional classroom? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of our top free educational games perfect for summer fun. From exploring ancient history to honing math skills, these games cover a range of subjects and are…

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