Picture of Cláudio Luiz Castro from Unsplash Videogame: a recognized medium for positive impact After nearly two years of working on the creation of tools to support the emergence of ethical projects and studios in the video game industry, we had the opportunity to develop our thinking on the use of video games themselves. The French media are […]
5 examples of games with an educational twist From the dystopian corridors of Rapture to the iconic plateaus of Hyrule, video games can keep us entertained for hours on end. However, entertainment is not the only thing video games can achieve. Sometimes, education comes along for the ride, without us even noticing. While some games
Learning Game Development Through Simulation Behind its straightforward gameplay, Game Dev Tycoon captures both the uncertainty and decision-making, as well as the teamwork involved in creating games. It can serve as a useful starting point for people who want to connect classroom learning with real-world creative processes. At first glance, it appears simple. The player
Picture by orva studio on Unsplash The unsung heroes of the video game industry: people who make free tutorials on how to make a game “And also I want to extend thanks to the unsung heroes of this industry – the people who make tutorials on YouTube on how to make a game – because
Next-Gen gaming: Trends shaping the future for developers and players The video game industry is a large and growing sector, shaping entertainment as well as parts of technology and culture. It continues to change as new tools, platforms, and player communities emerge. For young developers and entrepreneurs, it offers practical opportunities to experiment with their
Cover image : freepik.com Measuring social impact: the SROI challenge for indie game developers For many indie developers, the mission to create a positive impact is clear, but the numbers to prove it often are not. Even if “Serious Games” are created with measurable educational or therapeutic goals in mind, applying the SROI (Social Return
Picture by Sigmund on Unsplash Want to mess up your first video game project? Follow these 5 pieces of advice from entrepreneurs! In a previous article, we shared with you the five mistakes that (almost) all first-time video game developers make, including ourselves at YuzuPulse. We asked Sophie Maleval, who is responsible for monitoring video
How Can Video Games Connect with Entrepreneurship? Video games are one of the biggest sources of fun and creativity in our lives. But what if games could do even more? What if they could help us learn new skills, change the world, or even launch our own ideas? Showing people that the world of video
Image by Freepik 4 Tips to Kickstart Your Video Game’s Communication Strategy You’ve finally taken the plunge and started developing your video game. Congratulations! You’ll soon discover that making a game involves far more than just coding—it’s a multidisciplinary journey. Among the many skills you’ll need, there’s one that developers often overlook: communication. Why? Because
AI generated image based on De Bono’s six Thinking Hats How De Bono’s Six Hats Can Forge Meaningful Indie Games The world of indie game development is a vibrant, innovative space, often fuelled by passion and a desire to create unique experiences. But what if that passion could also be harnessed for a greater good?
Have you ever thought of creating your own video game? Although it might seem impossible at first, hard work is always rewarded and with the right tools and guidance, you could transform your creative ideas into interactive realities! To make it possible, we, as part of Video Games For Good project, have created a collection
Image by Freepik A case study in ethics, morality and inclusivity When we talk about social entrepreneurship, we often picture startups solving real-world problems – renewable energy, mental health, education. But what if one of the most powerful case studies didn’t come from a startup at all, but from a video game set in a crumbling
From Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VI: Pixel Remaster (2023) Source: https://kritiqal.com/articles/final-fantasy-war 5 mistakes all first-time video game creators make – including us At Yuzupulse, we’ve been working on our first commercial video game since sometime in 2023. That might seem like a long time – and it probably is. Or maybe not. Anyway, we’ve
Image by Freepik Leveling Up Society: Playing With Purpose Every year on August 29, players mark World Day of Video Games, celebrating creativity and joy in gaming. Beyond entertainment, games significantly influence how we think, connect, and act, with over 3 billion players worldwide. This cultural phenomenon highlights the power of games to shape society.
Why Financial Literacy Matters for Social Entrepreneurs Passion might get you started, but money keeps the lights on. In the world of social entrepreneurship, you can have the most inspiring idea, the most ambitious vision, and the most determined team, yet without financial and economic literacy, your mission risks running out of fuel before it
Image by Rawpixel on Freepik The Indispensable Role of a Mission Statement for Indie Game Developers For independent video game developers, often operating with limited resources, a mission statement is not a corporate formality but a strategic imperative. Far from being exclusive to large corporations, a well-defined mission statement serves as a foundational element for
What if the next game you played didn’t just entertain you but also made you feel seen, heard, part of something bigger? That’s one of the driving ideas behind our project “Video Games For Good”. More than a catchy name, it’s a call to encourage game developers to create inclusive, community-centered games.
By developing a guide on social entrepreneurship, we hope to not only teach about game development but also to inspire learners to get to know more about the world they live in.
One of the key features of a successful venture is to assemble a team that can put ideas into action.
The relationship between video games and the development of lateral thinking, as well as in general of the soft skills necessary for successful social enterprise, is a very topical issue. Although video games are often seen as merely recreational activities, they can actually have a positive impact on the development of transversal skills that are essential for success in both professional and social spheres. Let’s see how
Image by Freepik From Pixels to Purpose : Is it as easy to impact the world in real life as it is in online games? We’ve all been in the middle of a video game, completely immersed, solving complex challenges, teaming up with others, and making big decisions that shape the fate of “the world”.
Failing has many negative connotations, meaning we try to avoid it in our private lives and careers. However, in video games, we tend to fail regularly in order to reach the next level.
Image by Storyset on Freepik The EntreComp Framework and Video Game Creation Video Game Creation and Social Entrepreneurship Social entrepreneurship is a form of entrepreneurship where the main goals of an undertaking are not just profit-based, but also focused on reaching a social goal. It begins with the identification of a need that is currently
A power to inspire, teach, entertain and educate are a few attributes of gaming. From past a few years there has been change in the way games are viewed, games and gamification have evolved beyond simple entertainment.
