Gamification
Mars is Getting an Unreal New Simulation for NASA Training
A new gaming engine also has the potential to revolutionize how astronauts prepare for Mars missions.
Supportive Video Game Communities Can Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
For an increasing number of veterans retiring from the service, their shared interest in video games can become the basis for that community.
5 Digital Games that Teach Civics through Play
Gamers engage in debates and political discussions, take on others’ perspectives, and even protest issues about both physical and virtual worlds.
For the Military, Destroying the Earth in Games May Help to Save the Real World
Simulated war games may have significant real-world ramifications.
White House, NSF Launch Partnership to Boost K-12 Access to Quantum Education
Founding members from industry weighed in on how they aim to contribute.
VA to Launch Adaptive Game Therapy Program
The agency also announced it will introduce adaptive esports into its national game competition during a visit with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Gaming’s Biggest Week Gives Clues to Serious Technology’s Future
Advancements in virtual and augmented reality may get government gaming a boost.
Adaptive Gaming Offers Disabled Veterans a New Way To Connect
A partnership between the Veterans Affairs Department and Microsoft is opening video games and esports up to vets with limited mobility.
Why Government Gamification Still Matters
Gamification is becoming increasingly important in civilian and defense matters.
When Will Government Get Serious About Gaming Again?
A few years ago, a vocal group within government helped push gaming for training and problem-solving but the momentum seems to have slowed.
First Responders Use Gaming System Behind 'Mortal Kombat' for Disaster Training
DHS is testing out a video game-based active shooter simulation.
DARPA Thinks Military Strategists Could Learn a Lot from Video Games
The agency is seeking proposals for how video games can aid strategic, operational and tactical war gaming.
What Federal Government Can Learn from States in Going Digital
To speed delivery of citizen- and business-centric digital solutions, federal agencies can adopt best practices from states where online transaction-based services have been used successfully for more than two decades.
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