Video Game Design Archives

28 Jun

Video Game Design for Kids, The New Way to Learn

Too much time spent playing video games! It might seem like a time-waster. But, kids who play video games can improve their focus and problem-solving skills, boost creativity and even reduce stress. Playing is great, but video game design is an even better way to channel your kid’s love of the game into a learning opportunity and […]

21 Jan

Benefits of Technology & Innovation in the Classroom

Technology and innovation has a way to captivate students into learning traditional material using new methods. Through gamification and augmented reality, kids can feel more connected to the topic taught in school.

21 Sep

Boy Scout Merit Badges – Our Camps Help You Earn Them

If your son is in Boy Scouts and interested in earning some STEAM-focused merit badges, we can help. Our STEAM-focused camps fulfill many of the requirements of various boy scout merit badges. Animation Merit Badge Game Design Merit Badge Movie Making Merit Badge Programming Merit Badge Robotics Merit Badge The Animation Merit Badge In […]

28 May

We Didn’t Say It, They Did!

This week kicked-off our Live Virtual Camps and it was so great to hear so much positive feedback. And, see the growth and smiles of kids enjoying themselves and cheering each other on. Positive Words from Campers and Parents “I’m so proud of my game” – Gavin “I’ve already added a second level.” – […]

26 Jun

How to play GameMaker games on Mac

We use Game Maker 8.1 for Windows in our in-person Game Design Camps. Also, we provide each kid with a complimentary USB drive to save the games they developed in summer camp. They can then load the software on a Windows computer and play them with for friends and family. However, sometimes families only have […]

26 Jul

Why Fortnite Is So Popular?

Reasons Fortnite is So Popular are Pretty Simple There is no doubt that Fortnite is popular, maybe even one of the most popular games of all time. And, even though as parents we might at times curse Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite, they’re actually brilliant. Fortnite has swept across the world into the […]

27 Feb

Video Game Designers Explain the Psychology Behind Sound Effects

Video Game Design and Sound, When Did That Start? It all began in 1972 with Pong. Although, Pong was simplistic in its video game design and sound effects they worked. Sounds used in Pong incited emotions, actions, and physical reactions in the players. This idea of using sound to enhance gameplay was continued […]

7 Sep

GameMaker is Back on Mac!

One GameMaker License Gets You Mac and Windows This has long been a desire of both YoYo Games (the developer) and the community for a while. As a result, we are excited to welcome this version into the GameMaker family. The great news for both Windows and Mac users is that it is all […]

28 Jun

Move Over Boys, Make Room for Girls in Gaming

Over the last decade, the video game industry was primarily male dominated. However, in the last few years, that trend has started to change. Since 2009, the number of females in the industry has doubled from 11% to 21%, according to a survey by the International Game Developers Association. At Classroom Antics, we have seen firsthand that […]

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Video Game Design for Kids, The New Way to Learn

Benefits of Technology & Innovation in the Classroom