Have you ever looked at a game and thought “what makes that game so appealing?" or “why does my kid spend so much time playing video games?”
The answer is that games designers understand human psychology, they understand how to motivate and engage.
Lets explore some of the key features of successful games.
Read MoreThis blog describes our overarching principles for learning design regardless of content, format or mode of delivery.
Read MoreWith so many options available to you, why should you consider a games based approach for your learning and development? Check out our latest blog to our top 10 reasons!
Read MoreAs games are a normalised component of learning and development, the language around the use of games has fragmented and there is no single way to talk about this amazing toolset! If you’re talking about the use of games within your organisation we hope you find the explanations within this blog helpful!
Read MoreGame designers are experts in making you feel as though you have control of your actions; when you time the leap off the ledge, which bad guy you shoot first etc. but narrative based games give us control on an emotional level, and that is why they are so compelling. This is what we need to see more of in Learning and Development. Read on to find out more about the power of stories!
Read MoreCharacters are one of the most memorable and recognisable elements of games. They provide vehicles for gameplay and help define goals, obstacles and conflict and help us to engage in the narrative. But more than that they help to build empathy; an emotional connection.
Read MoreNone of us know what is going to happen tomorrow, yet alone in a few years time, but there are trends that are gaining momentum which can give us a glimpse into what the future might hold.
Technology is moving at its fastest ever pace and the speed of adoption of new innovations is whiplash inducing. What are we doing with all of this technological innovation? How can we apply it for the greater good?
Read MoreThe Business Game was one of the first serious games to enter the commercial market and was used by hundreds of thousands of students across the globe from Singapore to Suriname. For many years it was used by The Princes Trust as part of the National Enterprise Challenge and even Prince Charles himself has had a play.
Read MoreMicrolaunch, the simulation developed by Totem Learning and Mike Roe, has won the MRS and The ICG Independents Day award.
Totem worked with Mike Roe to digitise his paper based game on how to learn the best process for gathering marketing insights.
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