KickTraq

We have now entered the last day of the campaign, with $4400 left to raise to meet our goal.  Our backers have done an amazing job sharing on social media these last couple days, and we appreciate it so much more than you all know. The community we... (Read More)

All the press is out. There are no more articles for us to be featured in over the next 48 hours. You guys have been amazing with the sharing, tweeting, liking, and advocating. We're about $6000 from our goal and Kickstarter is all or nothing. If we... (Read More)

Our last In Depth biodome profile is the rainforest. The lush environment of the rainforest has significant promise as a uniquely interesting biome with many opportunities for quests and discovery. In-Game Video: You'll need an HTML5 capable browser... (Read More)

Next up for our In Depth profiles is the desert. We've modeled the initial flora and fauna in our biodome after that of the North American desert to start. Also, 4 days left!  We're getting so close! In-Game Video: You'll need an HTML5 capable... (Read More)

Over the next couple days, we'd like to introduce everyone to the initial flora and fauna in our first three biodomes, representing the biomes of Grassland, Desert, and Rainforest. First up is the grassland, which you've already seen in the gameplay... (Read More)

Thank you so much, everyone! We have reached over 80% with one week left on the campaign because of all your help!  It has been an amazing and exhausting last three weeks, and we now have just 7 days left to raise the remaining $9028. Remember that... (Read More)

As we get ready to head out to our in-person Kickstarter Power Up Night, we were reflecting on the importance of doing things off the computer.It's great if students are learning in our game, but it doesn't really matter much unless they apply it... (Read More)

Happy Friday!  Today, we want to share a bit about customization in Tyto Online. We know that customization is an essential part of a game for many of us... you want the character to be as unique as you are!In the video below, our Creative Director... (Read More)

There are so many companies out there that will tell you the quickest way to captivate a young students mind is through gaming.That’s true to a degree, but that’s not what Lindsey Tropf and Florida based Immersed Immersed-LogoGames are all about. (Read More)

We sent our friend Ryan, who founded the Games Art and Music organization, our new Mini Tipps as a Tyto Ambassador. He has agreed to precisely follow the Panganog Care 101 instructions for Mini Tipps' care and feeding, which we wanted to share with... (Read More)

Hello all!   First, we've passed 70%! We're so thrilled with the amazing support and shares (according to Kickstarter, we've been shared out on Facebook alone over 900 times), and still working to get more press and reach more people so we can meet... (Read More)

If you’ve been on Cliqist lately then you’re probably already aware of Tyto Online. If not, you can take a look at our previous articles about the impressive MMO project. Curious to learn even more about Tyto Online, we were lucky enough to secure an interview with Immersed Games’ CEO Lindsey Troupf. She provided some wonderfully lengthy responses to our questions, so you might want to get a drink and some snacks before settling in to read! (Read More)

Do you ever notice how it can be so easy to memorize stats and lore from your favorite video games? Accumulating heaps of “useless” knowledge seems to come easily when it’s fun – and the best video games usually are! So then, why hasn’t anyone attempted to use video games as a vehicle for real life-related learning? Immersed Games are one company trying just that with Tyto Online. (Read More)

When students play Alpha and Beta, they submit bug reports, provide feedback on whether quests are enjoyable and understandable, and can even submit their own ideas on how we can further improve our game. We’ve talked with teachers before about... (Read More)

First, wow!  It's been 4 days and we are already at 28%  Thank you all so much!  We are so humbled by your generosity and belief in this project, enough that so many have backed it with their own money. Although this is a significant milestone, it... (Read More)

Welcome to episode five of “Nathaniel Gives Things Vague Titles and then Explains Why They Make Sense but They Don’t Really”. Today we’ll be talking about Tyto Online, an upcoming MMO being developed by Immersed Games. Aside from the entire dev team inexplicably wearing Star Wars t-shirts, the group’s main focus is education, and following form, Tyto Online is an education MMORPG. Usually, when kids and MMOs mix, parents get credit cards stolen, but what if there was an MMO that your mum wanted you to play? (Read More)

It's been an amazing.... 31.5 hours or so, since launch.  Thank you to all our initial backers.  The beginning of a Kickstarter is essential to show momentum and give that social proof to everyone else who visits the page later.Ryan Tropf held a... (Read More)