It is human nature to play. We are programed to do it from day one. Play enables us to explore new things, to stretch our abilities, to learn and adapt. Sadly, as we get older, adulthood sneaks up on ...

In a business environment, company owners, managers, department heads and team members all deal with processes, problems and systems. Gamification is a way to make these tasks and goals more fun while ...

Susan Kennedy is a faculty scholar with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and an assistant professor in the School of Philosophy at Santa Clara University. Views are her own. In November last ...

Gaming is pop culture’s greatest form of escapism, with over three billion players contributing to an estimated $200bn in yearly revenue, $67bn in micro-transactions, and almost $10bn in advertising.

As the push for holistic education grows stronger, many educators and innovators are looking beyond textbooks and lectures to address the emotional and social needs of students. Game-based learning, ...

In today's competitive marketing landscape, brands must continuously seek innovative ways to stand out and engage their customers. Gamification is one such tactic; it enables marketers to enhance user ...

A group of scientists were struggling to solve a thorny problem: They were studying the structure of an enzyme similar to HIV, trying to understand the stability of the enzyme. This is a very hard ...

Gamification is the use of game mechanics in non-gaming contexts. In fintech, it’s a tool that makes using an app more engaging, intuitive, and even fun. Instead of dry numbers, users get achievement ...

Looking to boost user or customer engagement with gamification software? Use our buyer’s guide to choose the best gamification platform for your business. Most of us are familiar with the leaderboards ...

Is your job a game? Should it be? Imagine if at the office you were made to feel like you were playing "Candy Crush Saga." Envision that every one of your professional endeavors was meticulously ...