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July 9, 2018 | Sponsored

How To Create Effective ARG Characters For Game-Based Training

What you need to know about characters in an Alternate Reality Game for your corporate learning programs.

by Andy Petroski

June 25, 2018

ARG Story Structure: The Hero’s Journey In Game-Based Training

The story in an ARG created for corporate training can help to create structure as well as change direction in gameplay. The monomyth, or hero's journey, is a complex narrative pattern that has been established as the primary way in which stories have been structured from mythology to modern day movies.

by Andy Petroski

May 21, 2018

Alternate Reality Game Design: Story And Player Types

An ARG is built around player goals and objectives, but is often fueled by the story. The depth and breadth of the story and the importance of the story to the player may vary throughout the ARG. But, there’s no doubt that the storyline is what makes ARGs different from other learning formats.

by Andy Petroski

May 19, 2018

Discussing The Need For Mobile Serious Games In Africa

Video games were mostly designed to be used on a computer. But, we are observing a shift in the way people learn. Mobile devices are booming and Africa needs to tap into this opportunity by developing a mobile serious games industry to bridge the gap in the education system.

by Cedric Christian NGNAOUSSI ELONGUE

May 14, 2018

How To Make An Alternate Reality Game: Post-Production

Where production is about creating the ARG’s content, components, and technologies, post-production is where those elements are given life.

by Andy Petroski

May 12, 2018

3 Important Questions On Serious Games In Africa

We all want to learn. But how can we make it more engaging both for the teacher and the learner? How can we learn better? The best way to do it is through a game. Keep on reading, and find out why serious gaming can be a solution to provide more access to education in Africa.

by Cedric Christian NGNAOUSSI ELONGUE

May 9, 2018

How To Make An Alternate Reality Game: Production

This is the third part of an article series about developing an ARG. Here, we’ll explore the production phase.

by Andy Petroski

May 6, 2018

How To Make An Alternate Reality Game: Pre-Production

ARGs are the result of many hours of ideation, refinement, and testing. Here are the 6 stages of the pre-production process.

by Andy Petroski

May 6, 2018

Reasons Why The Gamification Of The Education System In Africa Is Important

Students like a gamified learning environment, no matter their age. African students can learn quickly if they get access to exciting learning experiences. In this article, we explain why the gamification of the education is possible and convenient for young Africans students.

by Cedric Christian NGNAOUSSI ELONGUE

May 3, 2018

Best Practices For Using Fantasy And Gamification In Corporate Learning Solutions

Gamification is believed to improve work experience for almost 91% of employees, simply because it adds fun to their regular work. Read this article to learn more about best practices of gamification in corporate learning.

by Andrew Hughes

April 30, 2018 | Sponsored

How To Make An Alternate Reality Game: Introduction

ARGs do not spring fully formed from their creator’s mind. Instead, they are the result of many hours of ideation, refinement, and testing. But like any creative endeavor, the reward of seeing your creation come to life and the goals achieved is priceless.

by Andy Petroski

April 21, 2018

4 Ways 3D Virtual Reality Games Build Real World Skills

Fun and engagement are all well and good. Can you train real job skills in games and simulations? In this article we explore 4 ways to design 3D Virtual Reality games where the players can learn and practice real world skills.

by Siddharth Jain