Robogames 2016 in Pleasanton, CA
Tag: Games
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum
A wonderland of vintage arcade games and mechanical curiosities Photo Gallery Have you visited any unique museums lately? Share your experiences in the comments!
Corpcom Carnival 2013
We try to do an employee appreciation event each year and the theme this year was a carnival. We had carnival games and even a cartoonist come and help provide some extra fun activities for everyone to take part in. A few of us played basketball for a few hours yesterday, and I was one of them, so all I can say after waking up this morning is "wow I feel old and sore". Good...
The Psychology of Self-Imposed Challenges
Why humans intentionally create obstacles and how these "walls" drive our growth and satisfaction When given a simple foam pit to jump into, these children created their own challenge by building a wall to overcome A few months ago, I took my son to a trampoline park and witnessed something fascinating. The facility provided a simple foam pit for children to jump into—a fun activity by most standards. Yet within minutes, something remarkable happened: the...
Indie Game: The Movie
A Beautiful Documentary About Passion and Game Development Growing up, I didn't get a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) until I was in Middle School, and when I did, I was instantly addicted. I remember having to wear bandages on my thumbs because I played it so much. Super Mario Bros., Mike Tyson's Punch Out, Contra, Tetris, and a few others were some of my favorites. So with all that said, when I saw the Indie...
What Office Space Can Teach Us About Gamification
When was the last time you had fun at work? For many of us it has been a while and fun at work is usually something you do during lunch or around a watercooler. Employees may view work as dull, boring, unimaginative, and very often we see employees who are completely disengaged. Do a search for "employee engagement facts" and see what results you find. If you think employees are actively engaged, you may be...