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Resource Roundup: How Games Are Shaping Careers and Learning

This month, we explored how games are preparing players for careers, reshaping workplace learning, and even addressing gaps in STEM education. Whether through immersive simulations, rapid iteration models, or AI-driven insights, these articles highlight the growing role of games in professional development and education. Here’s a look at our top stories from February! Games in…

February 26, 2025 // Brandon Pittser

Game Jams, Hackathons, and Speed Runs: Why Rapid Iteration is the Future of Workplace Learning

If you’ve spent any time in game development, you probably know the thrill of a game jam – an intense, rapid-iteration event where developers race to build a playable game in just a few days. But game jams aren’t just for game devs anymore. Across industries, companies are adopting high-speed, high-intensity learning models inspired by…

February 24, 2025 // Brandon Pittser

Exploring Careers Through Simulation Games

We’ve all heard the question a thousand times: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For a lot of us, that question was more stressful than inspiring. How are you supposed to know if you want to be an engineer, a city planner, or a farmer when you’ve never been one? Sure,…

February 17, 2025 // Brandon Pittser

Games in the Workplace: How Play Prepares Us for Work and Careers

At the risk of Gertrude Steinposting, I think we can all agree that work is work is work. It’s serious, it’s often dry, and it never, ever ends. Oftentimes this sober-minded framing is appropriate, especially when we’re talking about careers where life and death hang in the balance. Even in those contexts though, professionals can…

February 12, 2025 // Brandon Pittser

The Latest Findings on AI and Learning

Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days, and so are corresponding AI claims that should be considered with a healthy dose of skepticism. This begs the question – what are the real measurable impacts of this new technology? A flurry of recent studies has a number of intriguing answers, moving beyond theoretical possibilities and into real…

February 10, 2025 // Brandon Pittser

We Need More STEM Graduates. Are Video Games the Answer?

It appears we have a shortage on our hands – the United States is struggling to produce enough STEM professionals to meet its growing technical workforce needs, with other nations producing up to twice as many STEM graduates. This gap represents more than just statistics – it reflects deeper barriers that prevent many students, particularly…

February 5, 2025 // Brandon Pittser

What’s New in Game-Based Learning: February 2025

Welcome back, game-based learning enthusiasts! As we dive deeper into 2025, the educational gaming landscape continues to evolve in fascinating ways. From groundbreaking innovations in language learning to powerful statements about social issues, this month’s roundup showcases how games are reshaping education across multiple contexts. Let’s explore the latest developments that are making waves in…

February 3, 2025 // Brandon Pittser

Resource Roundup: Future Perspectives in Game-Based Learning

This month, we explored foundational aspects of game-based learning that are shaping education in 2025. From accessibility innovations to career preparation, research insights, and core design principles, these articles highlight how educational games continue to evolve and impact learning. Here’s a roundup of our top articles from January, showcasing the diverse ways games are transforming…

January 29, 2025 // Brandon Pittser

The Fundamentals of Game-Based Learning

As a leading educational game developer, we’ve got strong and well-informed opinions about what makes great game-based learning (GBL). We’ve been around for 20 years – just think of how much math gets blasted during such a lengthy interval. With that in mind, it’s high time we revisit the fundamentals of game-based learning that we…

January 27, 2025 // Brandon Pittser

Research Roundup: New Studies Reveal the Impact of Games on Learning and Motivation

Looking for evidence that games can transform education? The latest research continues to demonstrate how game-based learning environments are reshaping how students engage with complex topics across different educational contexts. Let’s explore some fascinating new findings that showcase the power of games to enhance learning outcomes. Virtual Reality Goes Environmental In an innovative study examining…

January 22, 2025 // Brandon Pittser

What We Mean When We Say AI: Understanding Types of AI

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