Last Updated on: 22nd November 2023, 04:43 am
At the Develop:Brighton conference held annually in Brighton, UK, independent game developer Noun Town: VR Language Learning emerged triumphant, taking home the coveted Indie Showcase award. The game was praised for its innovation, visuals and audio, and its use of virtual reality technology.
Dr. Jack Ratcliffe, creator of Noun Town, said: “It’s ground-breaking to see an education game collect the overall prize across a pool of all game types. This shows that, with thoughtful design, it’s possible to create experiences as engaging and motivating for players as any game – but with the added benefit of usable learning outcomes that can transfer into the real world or other educational settings, such as schools or workplaces. This award is just another piece of evidence that playing-to-learn is a future of educational approaches.”
Noun Town is a story-driven virtual-reality language learning title, transporting players to a whimsical world filled with mystery. The game was judged by an esteemed panel of industry professionals across criteria such as gameplay innovation, visuals, audio, and overall fun factor.
“Noun Town cements its status as one of the most creative and trailblazing educational games on the market today,” said Ratcliffe.
At this year’s Develop:Brighton conference, independent game developer Noun Town: VR Language Learning emerged victorious, winning the Indie Showcase award. Dr. Jack Ratcliffe, creator of Noun Town, praised the game for its innovation, visuals and audio, and its use of virtual reality technology. Ratcliffe said the award is evidence that playing-to-learn is a future of educational approaches. Noun Town is a story-driven virtual-reality language learning title and was judged by an esteemed panel of industry professionals. Ratcliffe noted that the game has cemented its status as one of the most creative and trailblazing educational games on the market today.
