[ad_1] This week was not a big week for progress as we begin to wind down to finish up content on Conquering Ciros. The last of the content I had to work on was finally finishing the Crystal Superchargement code. Previously, the code for Supercharging had already been written but its implementation was blocked by a bloated crystal/buff movement system. Now that that was out of the way, I should have been able to just move code into the new system.This unfortunately did not account for if the crystal that was selected was already supercharged, so a supercharge use would…
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[ad_1] Indie game development platform VoxPop Games has acquired Delaware-based mobile studio, Celebrity Games. The merger comes after VoxPop launched its career readiness program aimed at helping university students find job opportunities in gaming.Aside from STEM-related majors, the initiative also welcomes students from diverse fields who aspire to enter the gaming industry. Partner universities, such as Marist College, Stony Brook University, and Bradley University are actively involved in the program.Now under ownership of VoxPop, Celebrity Games previously created mobile apps that featured actors, athletes, and musicians like Derrick Lewis, Ric Flair, and Riff Raff. These celebrities not only lent their likenesses…
[ad_1] I love cats, but as much as they can be an endless source of comfort they’re also creepy little guys sometimes. They bring you half-caught prey to train you in the art of the hunt, they’re often seemingly indifferent to bizarre situations around them, and they might even eat you if left without other food sources after your untimely passing. Suffice to say, then, that I’m not sure if the presence of a cat in the new PT-style indie horror game The Stairway 7 is a good or bad thing – but it’s certainly got me curious. The Stairway…
[ad_1] Published February 14, 2024 In the previous post, I mentioned that our first goal was to create a ‘Minimum Viable Product’ (MVP) that would have everything necessary to demonstrate the core concepts and mechanics of Quiz Quest to potential investors and early playtesters. At first we were developing the game for remote team-building, with me presenting live whilst sharing my screen with the players via video call, and the players each using their phones to interact with the game. For this we needed some kind of online server to which each player could connect, and which could send the…
[ad_1] You’ve got until tomorrow to snag a hot new contender to the Lethal Company throne for free. Content Warning is a similarly structured game about getting your friends together, traveling to a scary location, and trying to find something valuable before being horribly murdered in the dark, and it’s a free Steam game for you to keep until tomorrow morning, April 2. If you’ve played Lethal Company, you have a basic idea of the premise of Content Warning. In this co-op horror game, you play as a group of explorers who start out in a charming, colorful world with…
[ad_1] Highlights Indie games in 2023 have proven to be some of the best titles of the year, rivaling AAA games in terms of quality and experience. Dredge is a surprising fishing/survival-horror indie game that successfully combines addictive gameplay, beautiful art, and an unsettling atmosphere. Cassette Beasts is an evolution of the Pokemon formula and is not only one of the top indie games of the year but also one of the best monster taming games in general. GAMERANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 2023 has been an incredible year for gaming, much to the chagrin…
[ad_1] Jacob Hale ❘ Published: 2024-03-13T14:21:20 ❘ Updated: 2024-03-13T14:21:31 One of the developers behind an upcoming Black Panther game has come under fire after a clip resurfaced in which they admitted that they previously built a team that excluded white people to create a “safe environment” for them to create a prior game. Dani Lalonders is an associate narrative designer at Cliffhanger Games who is currently working on a game based off the Black Panther Marvel film series. Formerly, they worked on a game called ValiDate, “a romantic visual novel about 13 adults in Jercy City navigating new…
“Karl has written the definitive guide to gamification, which itself is accessible and engaging. He brings trends to life and illustrates the principles of gamification through numerous examples from real-world games…. There is no doubt that ‘gamification’ is an important and powerful weapon in the arsenal for learning, marketing, and behavior change of any kind. This book is a valuable guide for all who are trying to understand or adopt these important design principles.”
―FROM THE FOREWORD BY KEVIN KRUSE
Games create engagement―the corner-stone of any positive learning experience. With the growing popularity of digital games and game-based interfaces, it is essential that gamification be part of every learning professional’s tool box. In this comprehensive resource, international learning expert Karl M. Kapp reveals the value of game-based mechanics to create meaningful learning experiences. Drawing together the most current information and relevant research in one resource, The Gamification of Learning and Instruction shows how to create and design games that are effective and meaningful for learners.
Kapp introduces, defines, and describes the concept of gamification and then dissects several examples of games to determine the elements that provide the most positive results for the players. He explains why these elements are critical to the success of learning. The Gamification of Learning and Instruction is based on solid research and the author includes peer-reviewed results from dozens of studies that offer insights into why game-based thinking and mechanics makes for vigorous learning tools. Not all games or gamification efforts are the same, the gamification of learning and instruction requires matching instructional content with the right game mechanics and game thinking. Moving beyond the theoretical considerations, the author explores how to design and develop gamification efforts. Kapp discusses how to create a successful game design document and includes a model for managing the entire game and gamification design process.
The Gamification of Learning and Instruction provides learning professional with the help they need to put the power of game design to work.
Follow Karl on his widely-read “Kapp Notes” blog at www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/
Publisher : Pfeiffer; 1st edition (May 1, 2012)
Language : English
Hardcover : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 1118096347
ISBN-13 : 978-1118096345
Item Weight : 1.4 pounds
Dimensions : 7.2 x 1.4 x 9.3 inches
[ad_1] Evoking the sinister vibes of Inscryption and the Resident Evil 7 DLC that sees you playing a deadly game of Blackjack at the whim of creepy antagonist Lucas Baker, Buckshot Roulette is a life-or-death indie horror game that just arrived on Steam following a hugely positive response to its initial release via Itch.io in December 2023. Available for less than $3, it’s already reaching a peak Steam player count of over 8,000 concurrent players and has an ‘overwhelmingly positive’ 96% review score across nearly 4,000 user reviews. In Buckshot Roulette, you and a mysterious figure called “The Dealer” play…
[ad_1] So, here are 10 exciting Xbox indie games to look out for in April 2024: On this page: 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In April 20241.Freedom Planet 2 – April 42.Broken Roads – April 103.Trail Out – April 104.Goons: Legends & Mayhem – April 115.Harold Halibut – April 16 (Xbox Game Pass)6.Sker Ritual – April 187.Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes – April 23 (Xbox Game Pass)8.Lunar Lander Beyond – April 239.Tales of Kenzera: Zau – April 2310.Another Crab’s Treasure – April 25 (Xbox Game Pass) Freedom Planet 2 – April 4 Subscribe to Pure Xbox on…