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SenAm Games is developing Al-Sirah, a game that educates young muslims about the Islam

PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Founded in 2018 by CEO Senad Hrnjadovic, SenAm Games is an independent game development studio based in Munich, Germany. We have a solid track record of developing and releasing three games in the last seven years, including client work, Hrnjadovic says. Instead, in scenes where he is present, the camera will switch to his viewpoint.

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The Unity meltdown sucks for students and educators, too

Game Developer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Unity's controversial new fee system has developers, as well as teachers and students, thinking about dropping the engine.

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VR in Education & Training

Played with Fire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Impact of VR in Education & Training! In this post, we will explore how VR is shaping the future of education and training, its benefits, real-world applications, and the challenges that come with integrating this technology into mainstream learning systems. VR in Different Educational Sectors 3.1

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Calling all game developers, creators and artists. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Game Developer

MAY 15, 2023

Dove, The Centre for Appearance Research and Unreal Engine Education Team at Epic Games are calling on all gamers, creators and artists – using their unique and valuable creativity – to take part in their new course Real Virtual Beauty Training and put their new-found knowledge to action. This is literally a game changer.

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Nolan Bushnell launches educational game company ExoDexa

GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Hanes is also CEO of the Two Bit Circus Foundation, a STEAM education-based nonprofit organization. The educational game company uses an adaptive learning platform to educate students through gameplay, as in its flagship title, The Last Explorer. Bushnell serves as chairman of ExoDexa, joined by Leah Hanes as CEO and president.

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Borderlands developer establishes new charitable giving arm Gearbox Gives

Game Developer

APRIL 13, 2023

The new organization will seek to "educate, inspire, and create."

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Epic Games introduces new cycle-based submission process for MegaGrants

PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Recently, Epic Games has made a significant change to the way developers, creators, and innovators can apply for Epic MegaGrants. Since its launch in 2019, the initiativeoriginally backed by a $100 million fundhas supported a wide range of creators, from indie game developers to open-source toolmakers and film studios.

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How Louisiana is training real-time 3D educators with help from Unity

Unity Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Unity teamed up with Louisiana Economic Development to boost the availability and quality of real-time 3D education across the state. Learn how educators are now receiving the training they need to prepare students for success in tomorrow’s economy.

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Rising Star – Kalam Neale, head of education at the British Esports Federation

Game Development News

MARCH 9, 2023

Kalam Neale, head of education at the British Esports Federation, on developing a curriculum and changing people’s misconceptions

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Johana Riquier: “Gaming as a driver for economic growth in the global south”

PreMortem.Games

MARCH 29, 2023

Gaming can create jobs, promote entrepreneurship and drive investment in infrastructure and education. Innovation and technology According to Riquier there are several ways that gaming has an impact on economic development in the Global South. Plus the games industry drives innovation and technology development in more ways.

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Solo dev Lente lives and works on a boat and that shows in her game Spilled!

PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Young Dutch indie developer Lente is something of a free spirit. Never really comfortable in the education system, she dropped out of college twice before embarking on her debut game, Spilled! last year as a solo developer. Why did you become a solo developer? How do you stay motivated through (years of) development?

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Game Development for Kids: Unlocking Potential Through Play and Creation

Game Development for Beginners

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Game development for children is a frontier that combines the allure of play with the rigors of education, offering a unique blend of fun and learning. Read more The post Game Development for Kids: Unlocking Potential Through Play and Creation appeared first on VionixStudio. It is an artistic and scientific playground where.

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Dorothy Orina left engineering behind to pursue game development at Maliyo Games

PreMortem.Games

APRIL 3, 2024

Although she enjoyed her time in Turkey and her engineering studies, she decided to leave both behind to pursue her passion for game development. At that time, the Nigerian-based studio’s game development training program had tripled its participants in just a year, with Google on board as a partner.

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She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers

PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

When it comes to female game developers, it’s not only about the quality of their work but also about the environment they work in. This idea was at the heart of the discussion on the 2nd of December 2023 at the AGW panel titled: The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Support for Female Game Developers.

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Brainspark Games raises £1.4 million in funding

GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 19, 2024

Digital educator Brainspark Games has raised £1.4 The money raised will help support the studio in technology, production, and sales development. million from a combined angel investment and grants from Innovate UK.

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Board Game Fulfillment & Why it Matters on Day 1 of Game Development

Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Many game developers think about fulfillment only after their project is complete – and you can certainly get away with it! But today, this guest post by Michael of Fulfillrite will explain why you should think about board game fulfillment on day 1 on game development. Need help on your board game? So, good news and bad news.

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[From the Industry] Leading Studio and Education Executives Confirmed to present at the TIGA Games Education Conference 2024

Game Development News

MAY 13, 2024

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GamerMaker unveils free education version

GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

GameMaker has announced that educators can teach game design for free using its materials and resources. GameMaker said that with its non-paid program students will learn programming basics and develop skills in STEM. The platform attributed the rising budget constraints of schools to why it released a free education version.

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Why Summer Coding Camps Are the Perfect Balance of Fun and Education for Your Children

Real Programming

JULY 30, 2024

Please read on to learn how our summer online coding classes balance fun and education. When kids learn to think critically and in lateral ways while developing a sense of persistence, they’ll be more well-rounded people as adults. Video Games Are a Carrot Motivated students are better learners because they don’t need to be forced.

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Horse Reality by Studio Deloryan strikes the right balance between science and gameplay

PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Tamara explored horse genetics and together we developed a system where players could breed horses strategically for specific traits and colours, as long as they understood the genetic aspect of it. Our goal is to make breeding feel strategic, educational and rewarding, without sacrificing the fun factor.

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Solo dev Lincoln McCulloch’s all-consuming journey to develop Dungeons & Kingdoms

PreMortem.Games

JULY 26, 2024

Canadian developer Lincoln McCulloch, working under the studio name Uncle Grouch Gaming , spent the last five years creating the upcoming Dungeons & Kingdoms. The fact that it took him over five years to get to the point that it’s nearly ready for Early Access is largely due to learning the ropes of game development along the way.

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The Game Assembly expands to UK in partnership with City of Liverpool College

GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 3, 2025

Swedish game development school The Game Assembly has announced its expansion to the UK, offering its education model to students at the City of Liverpool College. Read more

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Industry Voices: The Future of Digital Skills Education – how one college is leading the way to tackle the skills gap

Game Development News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The UK is currently facing a significant digital skills crisis - MCV/DEVELOP

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5 VR Trends in 2025

Played with Fire

JANUARY 27, 2025

As VR continues to push the boundaries of technology, its transforming not only entertainment but also education, healthcare, and the way we interact with digital spaces. In education and training, AI enables adaptive learning experiences, where the system adjusts in real time to the users performance. Here are 5 VR trends in 2025.

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Building a City Driving Game with the Untold Engine - Part I

Harold Serrano

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As stated in my previous post , my goal is to improve the robustness of the Untold Engine by focusing on developing various games. So, I decided to develop one. Such mechanics would be perfect for testing the collision system, which I have yet to develop. My idea is for the car to drive around the city. So, what issues did find?

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A new approach to the skills shortage is needed | Opinion

GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 19, 2024

Difficulties in finding staff with the specific, high-level skillsets involved in game development have dogged the industry for decades , and while there have been quite a few industry initiatives aimed at improving the situation over the years, the underlying problems remain frustratingly intractable. Read more

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Mind Diver by Indoor Sunglasses “There are shockingly few games about love”

PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It’s the brainchild of six developers from Copenhagen, operating under the name of Indoor Sunglasses. They’ve developed a vertical slice of Mind Diver containing the core mechanics and two areas, offering around 1.5-2 As for the future, Indoor Sunglasses has ambitious plans. 2 hours of engaging puzzles and story.

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Unity for Humanity Grant 2024 recipients announced

GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 20, 2024

Unity has announced the winners of its 2024 Unity for Humanity Grant, with eight studios receiving funds from a pool of $500,000 in addition to technical support for the development of projects. Developers such as Little Buffalo Studios, Just Another Production Company, and Moosh Studios were among the winners. Read more

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The winners of the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 have been announced

Game Development News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The video games industry trade association TIGA has announced the winners of its 2023 education awards - MCV/DEVELOP

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Insights from Xsolla Funding’s VP on Slowdowns, Self-Publishing and Smart Funding

PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

He has helped numerous developers close deals and accumulated a ton of invaluable experience in the world of game publishing and funding. “I I get to travel the world and help indie game developers succeed.” In the meantime developers are forced to get really creative”, says Berenbaum. I am super lucky in the role that I have.

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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem

PreMortem.Games

JUNE 30, 2023

Kiro’o Games is an ambitious game development company based in Yaounde, Cameroon. When he turned 17 he started his game development journey, determined to create games that would evoke euphoria and give other people a glimpse of what he felt while playing his favourite games. This is his story.

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[From the Industry] More fantastic panellists added to the TIGA Games Education Conference line up

Game Development News

JUNE 3, 2024

TIGA’s Games Education Conference will comprise a full day of keynotes and panel discussions, providing …

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[From the industry] TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2025 are now open for entries

Game Development News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

TIGA has announced that the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2025 are now open for entries

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Welcome to Italy Games Week on GamesIndustry.biz

GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 7, 2023

During the event, we met with 14 different game developers, spoke with the country's trade body the IIDEA and received detailed research on the growth and the state of the industry in the country. Yet its development scene has struggled due to a lack of support from Government and education. Read more

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[From the Industry] Just 3 weeks left to enter TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2024!

Game Development News

MAY 15, 2024

There are only THREE weeks left to nominate your outstanding students, brilliant lecturers and showcase your institution’s dedication to games education in the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2024 – Entries close on Monday, June 3rd!

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IoT Applications in Education – The Future of Learning

Logic Simplified

JULY 11, 2024

In the education sector, it’s called educational technology where computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice is used together to not just facilitate learning but also create smarter and more connected schools. The global IoT in education market was valued at $8.7 from 2023 to 2032.

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E-Learning App Development Cost: Build an App like Byju’s for Education

Artoon

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Since the 2020 lockdown, online education has grown tremendously in recent years […] The post E-Learning App Development Cost: Build an App like Byju’s for Education appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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Nominations are now open for the 2023 TIGA UK Games Education Awards

Game Development News

APRIL 13, 2023

This year’s TIGA UK Games Education Awards categories have been announced, and they are now open for nominations

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Playground fights led to the sister’s power house Blind Bend Studio

PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I wanted to highlight Nuima’s character so that people are educated and informed about this rare condition. She’s a Technical Artist and she’s good at development as well as environmental art. As an allegory of society, we put a character in the game who has to survive a post-war world. said Teninke. We are a great pair.

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Black Voices in Gaming unveils its first XPerience Excellence Accelerator cohort

GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Black Voices in Gaming has announced the first class of developers for the Xperience Excellence Accelerator. In partnership with Netflix Games, the mobile games-focused initiative will provide the game creators with networking and industry education.

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The UK's biggest games student event returns to EGX in October

GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 2, 2023

The GI Academy will also feature developer and educator booths, with the event already 70% full. Students, job seekers and those simply interested in working in games can take part in a series of tasks that, once completed, would allow them to 'graduate' from the GI Academy. Read more

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Indie Gaming’s Last Stand: How Willem Delventhal Is Battling Corporate Dominance!

Game Dev Unchained

MAY 9, 2023

The Transformative Landscape of Game Development: A Deep Dive with Willem Delventhal As a digital ecosystem thrives and transforms at a rapid pace, a recent conversation with game designer and educator Willem Delventhal offered insights into the evolving realm of game development.

Indy

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My week at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and what I learned

CG Spectrum

APRIL 3, 2023

The annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) was held last week in San Francisco, boasting 28,000 attendees ! It offers people opportunities to exchange ideas, learn from each other, problem-solve, and explore the latest advancements in and the future of game development. Meet Penny!

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Game Drive returns with MY.GAMES, Amazon Web Services and Google to support mobile game devs

GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 30, 2023

The team at MY.GAMES, together with Google and Amazon Web Services, have just revealed the third season of its Game Drive program, specifically for mobile developers. Read more

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SenAm Games is developing Al-Sirah, a game that educates young muslims about the Islam

The Unity meltdown sucks for students and educators, too

Trending Sources

VR in Education & Training

Calling all game developers, creators and artists. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Nolan Bushnell launches educational game company ExoDexa

Borderlands developer establishes new charitable giving arm Gearbox Gives

Epic Games introduces new cycle-based submission process for MegaGrants

How Louisiana is training real-time 3D educators with help from Unity

Rising Star – Kalam Neale, head of education at the British Esports Federation

Johana Riquier: “Gaming as a driver for economic growth in the global south”

Solo dev Lente lives and works on a boat and that shows in her game Spilled!

Game Development for Kids: Unlocking Potential Through Play and Creation

Dorothy Orina left engineering behind to pursue game development at Maliyo Games

She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers

Brainspark Games raises £1.4 million in funding

Board Game Fulfillment & Why it Matters on Day 1 of Game Development

[From the Industry] Leading Studio and Education Executives Confirmed to present at the TIGA Games Education Conference 2024

GamerMaker unveils free education version

Why Summer Coding Camps Are the Perfect Balance of Fun and Education for Your Children

Horse Reality by Studio Deloryan strikes the right balance between science and gameplay

Solo dev Lincoln McCulloch’s all-consuming journey to develop Dungeons & Kingdoms

The Game Assembly expands to UK in partnership with City of Liverpool College

Industry Voices: The Future of Digital Skills Education – how one college is leading the way to tackle the skills gap

5 VR Trends in 2025

Building a City Driving Game with the Untold Engine - Part I

A new approach to the skills shortage is needed | Opinion

Mind Diver by Indoor Sunglasses “There are shockingly few games about love”

Unity for Humanity Grant 2024 recipients announced

The winners of the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 have been announced

Insights from Xsolla Funding’s VP on Slowdowns, Self-Publishing and Smart Funding

Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem

[From the Industry] More fantastic panellists added to the TIGA Games Education Conference line up

[From the industry] TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2025 are now open for entries

Welcome to Italy Games Week on GamesIndustry.biz

[From the Industry] Just 3 weeks left to enter TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2024!

IoT Applications in Education – The Future of Learning

E-Learning App Development Cost: Build an App like Byju’s for Education

Nominations are now open for the 2023 TIGA UK Games Education Awards

Playground fights led to the sister’s power house Blind Bend Studio

Black Voices in Gaming unveils its first XPerience Excellence Accelerator cohort

The UK's biggest games student event returns to EGX in October

Indie Gaming’s Last Stand: How Willem Delventhal Is Battling Corporate Dominance!

My week at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and what I learned

Game Drive returns with MY.GAMES, Amazon Web Services and Google to support mobile game devs

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