Monthly Archives: September 2025

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play builds real skills

The Truth is Play Builds Real Skills That Last

Play is not downtime. Play builds real skills. Every laugh, rule negotiated, and “try again” moment shapes who kids become. Yet play is often dismissed as optional — a break from “real” learning. But research shows that play builds real skills. Play is where emotional intelligence takes root. And for […]

Emotional Intelligence in Gaming: The Essential Skill

Emotional Intelligence in Gaming: The Essential Skill

Emotional intelligence, not grades, predicts success. Every September, families focus on classrooms, routines, and test scores. However, research shows academic achievement alone is not enough. Emotional intelligence is the real superpower kids need — and games are the lab where they practice it. In this article, we explore why emotional […]

Muffin Fight 2.0 uses learning through play to build kids’ social-emotional skills and turn screen time into connection time.

Chaos to Connection: The Story Behind Muffin Fight 2.0

After nearly ten years of building games, we’re evolving Muffin Fight into something new: a VR game focused on learning through play. Muffin Fight 2.0 helps kids build real-world social-emotional skills while having fun. It turns screen time into connection time. This direction grew out of our work in the […]