Changing the World, One Gamified App at a Time

Posted by on Jun 9, 2013 in Gamification blog posts | 27 comments At this point, you’ve probably heard of gamification. You’re most likely aware of this growing trend in which game mechanics are infused into business structures and processes. Chances are, this has been from either a marketing or an employee engagement standpoint. However, gamification can also be applied to various unique facets of life in order to make a real difference in society. The...
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Real running in a fake World!

Posted by on Jun 5, 2013 in Tech & specials | 1 comment Once in a while something special comes along that is simple and amazing at the same time. When I showed this to my 17 years old son, he said: “it feels like we are living in the future right now!” That’s maybe the best way to explain this novelty that can make you feel like walking in a virtual world presented through VR glasses. The best thing is that it fits in your living room, or any...
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It becomes interesting when the real and virtual world meet

Posted by on May 26, 2013 in Gamification blog posts | Comments Off on It becomes interesting when the real and virtual world meet My main interest is obviously Gamification. Augmented reality, applied games, social media are in my field of interest as well. I see them as complementary to Gamification. Innovations in which the real world meets the virtual world have my special interest. That’s where our future lies. I am certain of that. For a lot of people hard to understand what the potential is, but if I would invest in...
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The Plus 4 Gamification method

Posted by on May 20, 2013 in Gamification blog posts | Comments Off on The Plus 4 Gamification method Lately I have been pretty busy. Not complaining because I love what I do. To be more specific I am doing some projects and writing a practical e-book about Gamification in Dutch at the same time. Not much time left to spend on my Gamification blog. Today I found a solution for that. I am giving you’ll a sneak preview of stuff I am writing for my e-book. Today it’s about the essence of the...
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Gamification: play is pure fun!

Posted by on May 11, 2013 in Gamification blog posts | Comments Off on Gamification: play is pure fun! When you turn your daily activity into a playful experience, you don’t need extra motivation to enjoy the ride. Just a couple of days ago a video was brought to my attention by my brother. Not long after it was shared by many people.  This video makes me laugh out loud! When I watched it again I noticed some things. First of all the guy on the treadmill on the foreground is very skilled....
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