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Game Mechanics: The Hidden Architecture of Engagement
You're frantically chopping onions in Overcooked , your teammate is burning the soup, the kitchen (which is a hot air balloon) is...
Justin Matheson
Jun 30, 20255 min read
Article Review - Commercial Video Games as Preparation for Future Learning
Here's a stat that'll make you rethink your next Call of Duty session: Stanford researchers found that students who played commercial...
Justin Matheson
Jun 23, 20254 min read
Gaming Literacy for Educators: Your Bridge to Student Engagement
The Reality Check You Need You're standing in front of your classroom, and a student mentions they spent the weekend "grinding the new...
Justin Matheson
Jun 16, 20255 min read
When the Headset Becomes a Lifeline: How Games Build Real Communication Skills
Four players in Apex Legends are pinned down behind a rocky outcrop. Enemy squads converge from three directions. The circle is closing....
Justin Matheson
Jun 9, 20255 min read
When Kitchen Chaos Creates Communication Champions: The Overcooked Series for Game-Based Learning
You're a chef. A sushi chef. Your kitchen is a pirate ship that flies. All your countertops move if it's too windy. Your teammate is a...
Justin Matheson
Jun 2, 20255 min read
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