Few games are as beloved as Oregon Trail, one of the oldest and most venerable educational computer games. Now Microsoft, makers of Minecraft: Education Edition, are releasing a version of Oregon Trail for use in classrooms. Read More
AbleGamers Foundation Invites Gamers to Join Player Panels
Posted by Linda Breneman | News | No CommentsThe AbleGamers Foundation has announced a new initiative: they’re establishing Player Panels to help make games more accessible.
Carbon Studio, the folks behind the stylish VR puzzler Alice, have announced The Wizards, another VR title. On July 28, The Wizards will be available in early access on Steam and and on…
Deadline Approaching for $10,000 Migration Game Design Challenge
Posted by Linda Breneman | News | No CommentsAll you need is an idea for a game to enter the Games for Change Migration Design Challenge, and the prize is $10,000! The game idea has to be about connecting native-born and immigrant communities. Read More
HTC Vive Announces $10 Million Fund for VR Experiences
Posted by Linda Breneman | News | No CommentsWhat’s different about VR? It feels real! Some experts say VR delivers such powerful experiences that they can build empathy that will lead to real change.
Betting big on that concept, last week HTC Vive announced a new program to fund virtual reality projects based on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. HTC Vive is offering $10 million to “drive VR content and technologies that will …transform the world.” Read More
Here’s some news on the HoloGrid: Monster Battle game. It seems that Michael Levine, CEO of HappyGiant, is meeting this week with Microsoft about the new HoloLens version of the game.
