Grinding is a video game mechanic that some find tedious, while others take pleasure in the repetitive cycle of actions the game offers. Though it's a very subjective matter let's look at the good and bad of grinding in video games. If you're unfamiliar with what this mechanic is, we've got a quick explainer on grinding in video games.
Read MoreA new project team - funded by a UCalgary Teaching and Learning grant - is developing virtual gaming simulations to educate students from the faculties of Nursing, Law and Social Work how to address childhood exposure to intimate partner violence. For law students, simulations are not a new experience, and UCalgary students participate in numerous moots and mock trials throughout their legal education.
Read MoreLet's look at Tetris, which has one of the most recognizable gameplay loops in all of gaming. Games usually have multiple gameplay loops that all feed into this core gameplay loop. Most modern games have a lot more going on than Tetris, but they still need a core gameplay loop that keeps you hooked.
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