How Minecraft Teaches Coding With its colorful characters and immersive open world gameplay, Minecraft is one of those games that grabs kids’ attention in a flash. But it’s more than just a game; it’s also an incredible teaching platform to help students learn about computer programming. TheCoderSchool uses the Minecraft Education Edition to teach coding… Continue reading How Minecraft Teaches Coding
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Why High-Quality 2D Games Sell Much Better Than High-Quality 3D Games- And Why There’s A Lack Of Them
By Ethan S., Age 15 If you think about some of the best selling indie (independent developer) hits, you’ll probably come up with a list that includes “Hyper Light Drifter,” “Undertale,” etc.; this is due to the fact that high-quality 2D games perform really well. However, there is a relative lack of memorable 2D games… Continue reading Why High-Quality 2D Games Sell Much Better Than High-Quality 3D Games- And Why There’s A Lack Of Them
Four Ways Video Games Help People
Video games. If you are an avid gamer yourself, then you know the excitement and joy that comes with playing your favorite game. In fact, many gamers decide they love the interactive entertainment so much that they not only want to play — they want to create! Video game programming and design can be an… Continue reading Four Ways Video Games Help People
When Programming Errors Lead To Video Game Glitches
Not everyone is perfect, including our friendly neighborhood video game developers, who sometimes don’t catch the programming errors in a game during test plays before it’s released to the public. Programming is hard, and these glitches can result in some seriously funny and downright inexplicable occurrences. Here are our favorite glitches from video games that… Continue reading When Programming Errors Lead To Video Game Glitches
Next Level Coding: 10 Fun Video Games for Coders
Learning about coding will give you the tools to make a video game, but did you know playing games can teach you to code? It’s true! While some may simply contain stories inspired by the world of coding, others teach players how to code with problem solving, critical thinking, and of course fun. Ever since… Continue reading Next Level Coding: 10 Fun Video Games for Coders
3 Things You Should Know About Coding
Coding is growing more popular in schools, with classes offering small glimpses into the world of computer languages to teach more kids about technology. Maybe you’ve heard about coding, but still don’t know too much about what it does or takes to be good at. If you’ve thought about learning to code but want to… Continue reading 3 Things You Should Know About Coding
The Best Coding Languages for Video Game Development
Coding provides the basis for a whole world of technological systems and devices used in our society today.