The transformative power of video games to address real-world challenges will be on full display this September, as Abertay University's Applied Games Lab presents its Play for Good exhibition as part of the prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh's Curious festival of knowledge. This is a significant and welcome inclusion, demonstrating the growing recognition of games... Continue Reading →
Unreal Pasts, Playful Presents: The growing cultural and academic significance of videogames will be highlighted this September, as the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) hosts a fascinating panel discussion as part of its annual Curious festival of knowledge. The event, titled Unreal pasts, playful presents: history and fantasy in games and media, will take place... Continue Reading →
Curious is the Royal Society of Edinburgh's summer events programme. In 2020, there's a whole thread on #AppliedGames. If you're not up to speed on the application of games outside of games, this is a golden opportunity. It's the future, trust us...
AI In Videogames: Chris van der Kuyl, Chair of 4J Studios answers questions about the use of AI in videogames as part of the (online) 2020 Edinburgh Science Festival
