Who Are We?
We are Collide-O-Scope Edutainment, a small game development company with one major goal: to create games that rise above the standard expectations and to do more than just simply entertain; games that teach, that reach, and that heal. It is our belief that if you've helped even just one person, you have made a difference. We want to stimulate your brain, encourage meaningful conversations, and address areas of gaming most creators do not.
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What is Edutainment?
Edutainment is the combination of Education and Entertainment. It is a method of teaching through fun, engaging, interactive games and activities. We know how big of an impact edutainment can have; as students, teachers, and psychologists, we see how it changes education for the better. There is a recent trend towards edutainment in the game industry. We would like join the 'giants' in this quest and produce games that help families, students, churches, youth organizations, and others to take their gaming experiences to a higher level.
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Why Edutainment?
I (Kevin) have noticed that, through my years of education, games have had the longest lasting impact on me, especially video games. As I grew up, the games available for purchase became less and less educational, and more and more violent and secular. One day it hit me that if I learned how to make video games (or board games, card games, or any game, really), but made them as educational as possible, the next generation could be twice as prepared for life as my generation was/is. Thus, the idea of an edutainment company was born. Games have the potential to be one of the best teaching tools available, so we decided that we wanted to utilize this fact and make a difference for this and future generations. Learning usually has a negative connotation as it means studying, testing, going to school in the early morning, etc. One of our main goals is to help students overcome this image through playing games that help them learn while they have fun. We do not intend to replace standard education, but to create games that reinforce the valuable information they pick up in their regular education.
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A Business Of The People, By The People, And For The People!
As you're reading this, we are developing dozens of new game and activity ideas to add to our family of products and services. This is a growing business, and with anything that grows, it needs nurturing, time, support, and plenty of fuel. Here's the great thing about this business: It's about you, for you, and basically run by you. Consumers today (especially with the economic difficulties) are very picky about what they purchase--with great emphasis on world-impact and influence on themselves and their families. They know what they want, but they can't always find it. With such a huge market for video games, but such a small range of genres and such a large number of violent games, more parents want wholesome, educational games (as opposed to mindless violence). I tried many routes and have had experience in many areas in video game development, but nothing had/has come to fruition. Then we played the yard game "Kubb" and my positions changed. Hand-crafted, high-quality games that teach and strengthen were my new mission; easier and faster to produce than video games with my budget, AND they encourage children to get up and move around. Video games hold great potential for growth, education, and physical development, but the current options for games are still far from where they should be.
Anyway, this realization of needing educational games means I need to push these ideas and multiply the options available to parents and children alike. I am but one man. My mind can only stretch so far. I can only research and design so many games. I am not BUYING the games and re-selling, I am making them. Something's missing here. I need to know EXACTLY what people are looking for so we can successfully create games that people want and need. I can design and create until the cows come home, but if these games aren't what people are looking for, how does this help? THEREFORE, we need YOUR help. If you are looking for a specific type of game that isn't already on the market or wish for more games on a subject generally untouched, please let us know. We want to serve you in your edutainment needs as fully as possible. Send us an e-mail with your request and we will do what we can to meet your needs. In this way, our business is partially developed by you. We like that idea, and we're always open to suggestions and ideas. Collide-O-Scope Edutainment stands ready to serve you as faith, education, and fun collide!
We are Collide-O-Scope Edutainment, a small game development company with one major goal: to create games that rise above the standard expectations and to do more than just simply entertain; games that teach, that reach, and that heal. It is our belief that if you've helped even just one person, you have made a difference. We want to stimulate your brain, encourage meaningful conversations, and address areas of gaming most creators do not.
<><><>
What is Edutainment?
Edutainment is the combination of Education and Entertainment. It is a method of teaching through fun, engaging, interactive games and activities. We know how big of an impact edutainment can have; as students, teachers, and psychologists, we see how it changes education for the better. There is a recent trend towards edutainment in the game industry. We would like join the 'giants' in this quest and produce games that help families, students, churches, youth organizations, and others to take their gaming experiences to a higher level.
<><><>
Why Edutainment?
I (Kevin) have noticed that, through my years of education, games have had the longest lasting impact on me, especially video games. As I grew up, the games available for purchase became less and less educational, and more and more violent and secular. One day it hit me that if I learned how to make video games (or board games, card games, or any game, really), but made them as educational as possible, the next generation could be twice as prepared for life as my generation was/is. Thus, the idea of an edutainment company was born. Games have the potential to be one of the best teaching tools available, so we decided that we wanted to utilize this fact and make a difference for this and future generations. Learning usually has a negative connotation as it means studying, testing, going to school in the early morning, etc. One of our main goals is to help students overcome this image through playing games that help them learn while they have fun. We do not intend to replace standard education, but to create games that reinforce the valuable information they pick up in their regular education.
<><><>
A Business Of The People, By The People, And For The People!
As you're reading this, we are developing dozens of new game and activity ideas to add to our family of products and services. This is a growing business, and with anything that grows, it needs nurturing, time, support, and plenty of fuel. Here's the great thing about this business: It's about you, for you, and basically run by you. Consumers today (especially with the economic difficulties) are very picky about what they purchase--with great emphasis on world-impact and influence on themselves and their families. They know what they want, but they can't always find it. With such a huge market for video games, but such a small range of genres and such a large number of violent games, more parents want wholesome, educational games (as opposed to mindless violence). I tried many routes and have had experience in many areas in video game development, but nothing had/has come to fruition. Then we played the yard game "Kubb" and my positions changed. Hand-crafted, high-quality games that teach and strengthen were my new mission; easier and faster to produce than video games with my budget, AND they encourage children to get up and move around. Video games hold great potential for growth, education, and physical development, but the current options for games are still far from where they should be.
Anyway, this realization of needing educational games means I need to push these ideas and multiply the options available to parents and children alike. I am but one man. My mind can only stretch so far. I can only research and design so many games. I am not BUYING the games and re-selling, I am making them. Something's missing here. I need to know EXACTLY what people are looking for so we can successfully create games that people want and need. I can design and create until the cows come home, but if these games aren't what people are looking for, how does this help? THEREFORE, we need YOUR help. If you are looking for a specific type of game that isn't already on the market or wish for more games on a subject generally untouched, please let us know. We want to serve you in your edutainment needs as fully as possible. Send us an e-mail with your request and we will do what we can to meet your needs. In this way, our business is partially developed by you. We like that idea, and we're always open to suggestions and ideas. Collide-O-Scope Edutainment stands ready to serve you as faith, education, and fun collide!
