From simple pixelated graphics to immersive virtual reality experiences, the evolution of video games has been truly remarkable. In this article, we will explore the fascinating journey of video games, from the early days of pixels to the current era of virtual reality.
Read MoreTurkish defense firm HAVELSAN, which invests in "Serious game" technologies used in the defense industry, announced Monday that it has entered a partnership with Epic Games, best known for its Unreal Engine platform, for the release of a first person shooter game called "Malazgirt."
Read MoreYou're not in a dream, but a game-based virtual field trip to the Whaleback anticline-an iconic exposure of folded rock in central Pennsylvania. The Whaleback anticline virtual experience created by researchers at the University of Washington is just one of several initiatives that interweave gaming and geosciences.
Read MoreIt's no surprise that gaming and play are informing new business models and shaping the future of work in all kinds of settings. The future of hybrid work is changing, and adding virtual reality into the mix of remote and in-office collaboration can create a new, dynamic workspace that gives businesses the best of both worlds.
Read MoreAt its core, gamification applies "Game mechanics" to everyday activities. There are well-defined rules, a clear path to victory, and a defined period in which the game occurs. Just as there are games that are significantly more complex than Tic-Tac-Toe, so too are there more complex game mechanics that can be applied in a work context.
Read MoreAt the University of Utah's Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, "We are currently doing a number of really interesting projects ," says Benjamin Engel, a U of U virtual reality programmer who runs the day-to-day operations at EHSL. His projects include a trauma lead simulation where a patient comes in with a number of issues into the trauma bay and the participant plays the role of the head doctor who must direct everyone to save the patient.
Read MoreFor many of us still writing emails from our kitchen tables, the term global virtual team or "GVT" no longer conjures up images of techies living the digital nomad lifestyle in Bali.
Read MoreQuest: Journey Through the Lifespan is an immersive and engaging learning experience for developmental psychology students designed to help them apply concepts and theories from their curriculum to real-life scenarios.
Read MoreVirtual role-playing gives learners the possibility to interact with each other, as well as to be in each other's shoes, which is extremely important when a classroom is made up of people from varied multicultural backgrounds.
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