Monthly Archives: October 2010

Edutainment and iDevices

It’s a fairly common sight these days to see a toddler with an iPhone or iPad learning basic math and sight words with the latest edutainment titles available in the App Store. The increasing availability of intuitive touch technologies has … Continue reading

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Gameful

Looking for an online resource to network with other gamers who want to change the world through games? Look no further than Gameful, the online “Secret HQ” launching today, 10/28/10, at 10:28:10am. Gameful is a free resource for gamers and … Continue reading

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Term 3

Term 3 starts today. [Cue scary music.] Ever since starting at VFS, I’ve been told how incredibly heavy the workload would be for term 3. Between a 50+ page detailed design doc, large level design project, and a bevy of … Continue reading

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Super Twario

Bored of scrolling through your Twitter feed? Check out Super Twario, a side scrolling platformer that turns tweeting into a game. I must admit, I’m not big into Twitter, but with more games like this, I might soon be tweeting … Continue reading

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App Store Coming to Mac OS

Looking for a new game? Or a cool widget? Look no further than the App Store on your iOS device. And soon, also on your Mac. Apple announced yesterday that it is bringing the App Store to the Mac.  Yeah, so … Continue reading

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Terms 1 & 2: Behind the Scenes Edition

These days, you’ll rarely catch me without my handy black notebook of notes, thoughts, sketches, ideas, and plans. Now nearing a third of the way through the school year, my notebook is just about filled. Before I store the notebook … Continue reading

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Factory Frenzy

Oh no! The clone factory has gone crazy, and the clones are becoming aggressive. Take a helicopter to the factory and shut it down as quickly as possible. Use colored lights to guide you through the various rooms of the … Continue reading

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Kismet

Not too long ago, kismet was a daunting word to me. In Turkish and Urdu, kismet refers to destiny. As if that’s not scary enough, kismet also refers to the scripting tool for the Unreal Engine. Scripting? For a first … Continue reading

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More Funds for Educational Games/Technology

As more and more people realize the potential that games and technology have in changing the face of education, funds are increasing and opportunities are expanding. Just yesterday, the Gates Foundation announced a $20 million project to fund educational technology … Continue reading

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UDK: A Work in Progress

Incredibly busy is an understatement these days. Lots of big projects, not so much time. One of said projects is a slice of a single player level with a puzzle and boss fight. Below is a sneak peek at the … Continue reading

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