The power of characters

Characters are one of the most memorable and recognisable elements of games. They provide vehicles for gameplay and help define goals, obstacles and conflict and help us to engage in the narrative. But more than that they help to build empathy; an emotional connection.

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Totem Learning
The future world of work and how we'll learn

None of us know what is going to happen tomorrow, yet alone in a few years time, but there are trends that are gaining momentum which can give us a glimpse into what the future might hold.

Technology is moving at its fastest ever pace and the speed of adoption of new innovations is whiplash inducing. What are we doing with all of this technological innovation? How can we apply it for the greater good?

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Totem Learning
Saying goodbye to a virtual legend

The Business Game was one of the first serious games to enter the commercial market and was used by hundreds of thousands of students across the globe from Singapore to Suriname. For many years it was used by The Princes Trust as part of the National Enterprise Challenge and even Prince Charles himself has had a play.

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Helen Routledge