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James LaPierre

Bucky on Parade Recap: bucky.exe

A summerlong public art event hosted by the Madison Area Sports Commission, Bucky on Parade is a citywide exhibition of 85 life-sized Bucky Badger statues designed and created by talented local artists. On display from May 7 – September 12, 2018, you can find where all of the statues are located using this handy interactive map…including our…

// James LaPierre
Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

The Summer Gaming and Reading List: 2018 Edition

As summertime draws nearer, we thought now would be the perfect time to offer our seasonal gaming and reading recommendations! Compiled by members of our staff, the following list of digital games and literary experiences encompass a diverse variety of genres, stories, and aesthetics – a true hodgepodge of high-quality content. A quick note before…

// James LaPierre
Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

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…

// James LaPierre
Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

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,…

// James LaPierre
Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

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…

// James LaPierre
Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

Visit Filament Games at ISTE 2018!

The summer heat has finally arrived, which can only mean one thing: it’s ISTE season! ☀️ This year, we’re amplifying our presence with three unique opportunities to connect and check out our games. In Filament Games’ own Booth #1734, we’ll be offering visitors a chance to be among the first to try an early, in-development version…

// James LaPierre
Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

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…

// James LaPierre
Filament Games | Educational Game Developer
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