Mention Serious Games and generally the response is, amongst other things, puzzlement. Surely games are fun and trivial, not serious.
Not necessarily so!
C – TIE ©- Communication-Through Immersion & Engagement©
Beyond the paradigm that is Serious Games exists the true meaning of the intent. A way of communication ideas, instructions, understanding, events, knowledge, intelligence and relevance by immersing you within a contextual environment that gives you purpose-a reason for what you are doing. And it engages you on an emotional level so that you can “feel” for what you are doing and care about why you are doing it. Computer-base experiences that communicate.
Based on the mechanisms matured and employed within the video games industry C-TIE© combines cutting edge, affordable and accessible technologies, proficiency in game design, proven capabilities in communication including skills transfer, subject matter expertise and (dare it be said) fun to achieve some powerful outcomes. This approach can be applied extensively to many areas of need including: procedural training; social and behavioural change; visualisation; and simulation.
With over 20 years experience in the fields of project management, experiential training design and delivery, the video games industry and serious game applications The Serious Games Consultancy provides a unique and essential blend of skills and servies essential to success. Combining serious games subject matter expertise; hands-on video game development and production experience; training needs and solutions determination; and knowledge of areas of application including education, healthcare, defence, emergency services and corporate development TSGC cracks the Serious Games paradigm and focuses on the best way to achieve the most effective results. This site provides you with access to Serious Game knowlege and services essential to delivering Serious Game applications and solutions. It also brings you up to date news about what is happening globally with Serious Games: new technologies; new tools; new thinking; and new applications. A Serious Games Global Positioning System.