Noun Town: VR Language Learning has been crowned the winner of this year’s Indie Showcase at Develop:Brighton, the UK’s premier expo and conference for game developers.
“It’s ground-breaking to see an education game collect the overall prize,” said Noun Town creator, Dr. Jack Ratcliffe. “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.”
The Indie Showcase is an annual event where independent game developers from around the world compete for the top honour. An esteemed panel of judges plays and rates each indie game submission across criteria like gameplay innovation, visuals, audio, and overall fun factor. After intense deliberation, the judges decided Noun Town stood above the rest.
Noun Town is a story-driven virtual-reality (VR) language learning title that transports players to a whimsical world filled with mystery. Critics have praised the game for its engrossing narrative, stunning visuals, and innovative use of VR technology to create an immersive, interactive experience.
“Winning the Indie Showcase at Develop:Brighton cements Noun Town’s status as one of the most creative and trailblazing educational games on the market today,” said Dr. Ratcliffe. “It’s a huge step forward for the EdTech sector, and we hope it will inspire others to create and innovate in this space.”
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