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Enhancing Augmented Reality with a Custom Toolkit We're so pleased that the prototype of our latest AR game, Coping Card Battles, is complete! This project has been a fantastic experience, and its development has provided invaluable insights into building engaging Augmented Reality experiences. As a direct consequence of the work and lessons learned from Coping Card Battles, we've solidified a clear path forward for future AR projects: the development of a bespoke…

Enhancing Augmented Reality with a Custom Toolkit

We're so pleased that the prototype of our latest AR game, Coping Card Battles, is complete! This project has been a fantastic experience, and its development has provided invaluable insights into building engaging Augmented Reality experiences. As…

Dev Update The latest playtest analysis aids development and bug fixing, supporting a journal article with De Montfort University on AR engagement. Plans for more character interaction and potential partnerships and funding are also being explored. A promotional video is forthcoming.

Dev Update

The latest playtest analysis aids development and bug fixing, supporting a journal article with De Montfort University on AR engagement. Plans for more character interaction and potential partnerships and funding are also being explored. A promotional video is forthcoming.

Dev Log: First Alpha Build Finished & Initial Playtesting The alpha build of Menphys’ coping card deck is complete, featuring six story cards and interactive AR characters. Initial playtests showed positive engagement from diverse children, highligh…

And just like that....we have finished our first alpha build of the Menphys augmented reality self-regulation card game🥳🎉!!
And a dev log to mark the milestone 😊👇

#accessiblegaming #augmentedreality #gamedesign #gamedev #seriousgames #unity3d #synty

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Dev Log: Coping Card Updates & AR Optimisation The latest update highlights progress on the Menphys card game, detailing a strategic overhaul of coping cards, enhancements in AR technology, and plans for a linear story mode to complement the ex…

Been a while since an update, but here is a new devlog for the Menphys Coping Card game!

#accessiblegaming #augmentedreality #gamedesign #gamedev #seriousgames #unity3d

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Dev Log: Completing the Gameplay Loop This week, the core gameflow for the coping card game was finalised. Players balance using coping cards to combat draining states-of-being, aiming to connect gameplay with real-life emotional regul…

A new dev log for the @MenphysUK Coping Card game!

#accessiblegaming #augmentedreality #gamedesign #gamedev #seriousgames #unity3d

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Dev Log: States-of-Being and Emotional Impact Progress has been slow due to holiday but important features like the "states-of-being" mechanic are developing. This system alters player emotions, enhancing gameplay, and will be visually animated for greater impact later.

Latest Dev Log!: States-of-Being and Emotional Impact

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Latest dev log post on the @MenphysUK Coping Card game!

#accessiblegaming #augmentedreality #gamedesign #gamedev #seriousgames #unity3d

The Role of Games in Building Communities and Reducing Isolation Games cultivate communities by enhancing social interaction, reducing isolation, and fostering meaningful connections, particularly through multiplayer environments. Despite challenges like toxicit…

A new blog post of games for social good :):

"The Role of Games in Building Communities and Reducing Isolation"

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#Covid #GameDesign #Isolation #MentalHealth #OnlineGames #SeriousGames #SocialGaming

Empowering Diversity: The Role of Inclusivity in Game Design This post discusses the importance of inclusive design in gaming, highlighting how it empowers diverse audiences by breaking barriers. It details features supporting accessibility, such as customiz…

Part 3 of my 'Games for Social Good' blog series!

This one is about empowering diversity and inclusivity in game design.

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#AccessibleGaming #Accessibility #Diversity #GameDesign #InclusiveDesign #SocialImpact

Dev Log: Enhancing Interactivity and Extensibility in the Coping Card Game This week focused on refining gameplay and enhancing interactions. Key updates included improved prefab placement accuracy and responsive emotion placeholders. Despite challenges with Unity’s Input…

Friday dev log posted!

It’s been a busy but productive week working on the @Menphys Coping Card Game. But that is me done for the weekend, hope you all have a good one!

#gamedesign #gamedev #Unity3D #AugmentedReality #SocialImpact

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Thanks to everyone who's filled out the survey 💙! Honestly, we could always do with more responses, so if you're part of a UK #charity or #nonprofit and have 30 seconds, I'd appreciate your input. Cheers!

#SocialImpact #CharityToday #Accessibility #GameDev

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Breaking Barriers: Making Game Development Accessible to Smaller Organisations Games can positively impact social change, yet smaller organizations face challenges in development due to cost, expertise gaps, and resource limitations. Collaboration and innovative strategies ca…

Part 2 of my 'Games for Social Good' blog series!

This one’s about making game development accessible for SME #charities and #nonprofits

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#AccessibleGaming #Accessibility #GameDev #SocialImpact #InclusiveDesign

Game Development for Social Good: Benefits and Barriers for SME Charities and Non-Profits This survey will support a journal article exploring how small charities and non-profits in the UK can use custom-made games or virtual environments to raise awareness or educate. We aim to understand...

SME charities and non-profits in the UK: I'd love to get your help with this short survey🤞. Your insights will support a journal article and help shape impactful solutions. Thank you for your time.

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#SocialImpact #Charities #NotForProfit #CharityToday #AccessibleGaming

Hey! Great stuff! Very happy to come across like minded people :) Will be keeping an eye on the progress and chip in with feedback as you go.

Dev log: Stacking Cards and Placing Objects This week, I refined the mechanics for a coping card deck project with De Montfort University and Menphys, focusing on AR interactions, animations, and managing multiple card decks effectively.

Dev log time!

We're making good progress on the Coping Card Deck Builder AR game with @MenphysUK

Check out what we've been up to this week: pixelhorizons.org/2025/03/15/d...

#gamedesign #gamedev #synty #unity3d #augementedreality #charities #socialimpact

Spent 90% of the week hunting down a bug, only to eventually realise it was an old line of code I accidentally uncommented. Progress is happening... I swear. But honestly, I relate to this "Story Card" way too much.

#gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #seriousgames #unity3d

The Power of Games: Informative and Entertaining Games for Social Good Series, Part 1 of 5. Video games have grown into a medium that can do so much more than entertain. They can educate, raise awareness, and inspire action. I believe in the pote…

Did you know games can help charities raise awareness and educate their communities?

It’s all about creating engaging experiences that stick.

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#AccessibleGaming #GameDev #CharityTech #SocialImpact #InclusiveDesign

Absolutely love seeing events like this at GDC! 🌱 Sustainable gaming is such an important focus, and it’s incredibly relevant to what we do. Sad to miss this, but excited to see the impact it creates! #SustainableGaming #GDC2025"

The Power of Games: Informative and Entertaining Video games have grown into a medium that can do so much more than entertain. They can educate, raise awareness, and inspire action. I believe in the potential of games to make a real difference, e…

Games can do so much more than entertain - they can educate, inspire, and create real change. A blog exploring how gaming can have a meaningful impact:

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#AccessibleGaming #GameDev #CharityTech #SocialImpact #InclusiveDesign

The gaming world needs more unique and diverse experiences. Good to see publishers who are willing to take a chance on bold ideas www.gamedeveloper.com/business/pub... #gamedev #indiedev

Truly impressed by the dedication and innovation showcased at the @gaconf.bsky.social awards. www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award... #GAConf #accessibility #gamedev

Video Game History Foundation launches digital library for 'anyone who wants to study games' The VGHF Library is only in Early Access, but it comes with a lot of material for researchers and developers to pore through.

Really cool to see the Video Game History Foundation launch their new digital library! It's free to access and contains a wealth of historical materials on the development of video games. www.gamedeveloper.com/production/v... #VGHF #digitallibrary #videohistory #gamedev #preservation