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Serious Gaming To Balance Global Water Demands @ Eco Challenge 2015

The 3rd edition of the Eco Challenge , an online "Serious Game" competition targeted at pre-college youth, aims to create a context for learning about integrated water resources management (IWRM) through an ecosystem approach. IWRM is a process that promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources, in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. The game – Aqua Republica , developed by UNEP-DHI Center , is designed to help players cultivate self-directed learning skills and develop domain-specific knowledge as well as the ability to transfer conceptual knowledge to new situations. Players get to exercise independence in setting goals and making decisions as well as how to achieve the game’s objective within a given framework. The UNEP-DHI Center is a United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) dedicated to improving the ma

Serious Games For Collective Training Inside A Virginia Class Submarine

As anticipated on my prior post,   Serious Games For Subsurface Special Operations Training , the crew at RealTime Immersive Inc. has been working on Serious Games for Subsurface Spec Ops using Virtual Attain™ CryENGINE®  . They are now focused on the development of a highly immersive Subsurface Special Operations environment for collective training within a Virginia Class Submarine. Here is the link to the latest preview trailer in the company’s Subsurface Special Operations development efforts. This video is real-time, in engine footage. The amount of detail put into every single asset is incredible. Combining this along with the stunning environment and cinematic value shown in the trailer makes RealTime Immersive Inc.'s work a fit-for-purpose simulation for military use. About Virtual Attain™ CryENGINE® Virtual Attain is a CryENGINE® powered solution inspired by efforts inside the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Special Operations Command. Virtual A