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Skill-based Matchmaking In Games: Does It Work?

Online gaming means that thousands of people can come together and play amongst themselves. Popular games like Call of Duty really spawned the idea of gamers playing with other people from all over the world. What tends to happen is lobbies are formed in-game, and different users are placed into them. When all the spots are filled up, the game can commence. Regardless of what game you play, this is the typical way of things happening.

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Ways to Elevate Your Gaming Experience

The Gaming world is a broad and extremely competitive industry. Not only is it a whole new universe of fantasy and fiction, but it has actually become a profitable hobby - this has changed the game entirely (pun intended). Can you imagine sitting in your ultra-comfy gaming chair, with surround sound like quality sound and an unforgettable experience? So, imagine yourself sitting in front of whatever device you're playing on, competing and making money. At the same time that you do it, why not take the experience to a whole new level? That said, below are a few ways you can elevate your gaming experience and turn your space into a fortress of comfort and ease.

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How to Develop Visually and Physically Accessible Board Games

Accessible games are ones where people can still play your game even if they have extraordinary usability needs. Mostly it's about how information is presented and how the game is manipulated, but I also include aspects of cultural inaccessibility and representation. Previously I've been mostly focused on video games, with a special emphasis on games with unusual interfaces, such as text-based games.

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How This Teacher Uses Unreal Engine to Elevate His Students' Learning

Most educators are looking to create opportunities for all students to have deeper and more meaningful learning experiences, while also adding skill acquisition and student agency. I am a social studies teacher who got introduced to game design as a result of trying to motivate students to study history.... EdSurge: Technology is an integral part of all learning experiences now.

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How Games and Gaming Benefit a Child's Development

The world of games and gaming has never been bigger or more popular than it is today. Games, both board games and video games, play a huge part in our lives, and particularly the lives of children. Historically, there’s been a lot of panic and disinformation around the impact of games and children, but more recent research shows the positive impact games can have on children.

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Unhealthy video gaming: What parents can do about it

As we watch our children and teens use screens more often to play video games during the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents wonder: How much is too much? After your kids log off from school and homework for the day, is it OK if they spend a few hours gaming with their friends? When video game lives replace real-life time with family and friends, is it a sign of addiction?

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Developing a Tabletop Game

Conceiving an Idea So, what kind of game should you make? Well, there are a few ways for you to approach this part of the development process and it starts by asking yourself "What is the purpose of my game?" a. Do you want to give players an experience? b. Are you filling a hole in the market? c. Are you modifying an existing game? d. Are you showcasing a new or interesting mechanic? a. Do you want to give players an experience? This approach is about using theme as the core idea for your game.

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