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Video games are more than just a pastime - they can be a gateway to an exciting and rewarding career. Did you know that there are video game career paths other than just “game developer”? Read More...

Coding is great, but game design make programming fun and relatable for students! Read More...

Game Design has some overlap with esports, concerning social, emotional, and mental health in youth.  Read More...

Oh no! Someone trapped the Yeti! Only YOU and your programmable snack cannon can save the Yeti and feed their friends. Students will use JavaScript to save the Yeti with this fun interactive self-paced lesson. Read More...

Students love video games, let's teach them how to make them! Learn the benefits of having a video game design program at your school. Read More...

These statistics are reason enough why kids need after-school programs, but how do we make sure kids want to go to them and are getting something beneficial out of them? Read More...

A healthy gaming routine is not just a matter of screen moderation; it's about crafting a holistic approach that enriches students' lives. Read More...

Chromebooks, known for their affordability and simplicity, have become a staple in educational settings. The key revelation for educators is that even with just Chromebooks, students can engage in advanced game design projects, including those compatible with VR/AR devices, thanks to platforms like Blocksmith and the support of STEM Forged. Read More...

Chromebooks, known for their affordability and simplicity, have become a staple in educational settings. The key revelation for educators is that even with just Chromebooks, students can engage in advanced game design projects, including those compatible with VR/AR devices. Read More...

The AI Detector for Teachers – The most accurate and educator-friendly AI detection tool, featuring per-sentence analysis, real-time insights, and unlimited text scanning to help educators maintain academic integrity with confidence. Read More...

Discover the latest innovations from STEM Forged! This February, we’re bringing you cutting-edge features, enhanced tools, and new ways to elevate teaching with AI.  Read More...

Discover new features like AI-generated details, student notes, performance metrics, and more to transform your lesson planning this year! Read More...

Discover the latest updates on the STEM Forged AI Lesson Plan Platform, enhance lesson planning and teaching effectiveness for educators. Read More...

Struggling to create engaging and educational lesson plans for homeschooling? Learn how the STEM Forged Lesson Plan Platform can help. Read More...

Enhance teaching with AI-powered tools. Discover how the STEM Forged Lesson Plan Platform is streamlining the process of creating customized lesson plans for complex topics in education. Read More...

Enhance student learning with deep dive experiences. Explore the benefits of immersive, focused exploration in education. Read More...

Uncover the power of assessments in education. Explore how assessments guide educators and revolutionize the teaching and learning experience with the AI Lesson Plan Generator. Read More...

Discover how the STEM Forged Lesson Plan Platform solves the challenges of lesson modification. Streamline your planning process. Read More...

Survive and thrive in your first year of teaching with AI lesson plans. Show up with confidence and have a plan. Read More...

Uncover the truth about AI in education. Learn how AI lesson plans are reshaping the classroom and challenging traditional teaching methods. Read More...

Revolutionize your lesson planning with the STEM Forged AI Lesson Plan Platform. Create engaging and standards-aligned teaching materials with the power of AI and game-based learning. Read More...

Unlock the power of quiz games in your STEM lesson plans. Find out how to effectively implement AI-generated lesson plans in your classroom. Read More...

Discover the immense potential of AI lesson plans in education. Empower teachers and engage students for optimized learning experiences. Read More...

Engage students with interactive video game-based quizzes. Discover how the STEM Forged Lesson Plan Platform revolutionizes assessment methods. Read More...

Simplify lesson planning with the STEM Forged AI Lesson Plan Platform. Create engaging, standards-aligned lessons in no time. Read More...

Discover the the abilities of AI-Generated Lesson plans Read More...

The 8.1.0 Blocksmith update is here! Bringing with it usability improvements, new event systems, and enhancements to the Builder UI. These additions are aimed at giving users more accurate and accessible tools to create with. Read More...

The 8.0.0 release unveils the new Builder Lite mode, beautiful water materials, enhanced physics settings, better 3rd-person controls and so much more!  Read More...

The Blocksmith website has been updated to bring you the Blocksmith Portal! Read More...

You can make your own 3D games! Getting started is easy. Read More...

Can you free your inner ninja skills and become the greatest Shinobi Warrior? Play the successor to the popular Shinobi Warrior Challenge multiplayer game now!  Read More...

Private lessons are open now! Read More...

Can you become a Rising Star in Blocksmith and get a Badge?  Read More...

Learn about neural nets, collect artificial neurons, and then compete against a real A.I. in the final quiz level in Blocksmith's 2023 Hour of Code game!  Read More...

Create and customize a character, then apply it to be your avatar in 3rd-person and multiplayer experiences in a few steps!  Read More...

The 7.5.0 release brings multiteam multiplayer, respawn zones, and many more highly requested features. Check it out now!  Read More...

Take lessons from an expert Rocket League coach! Read More...

The 7.4.0 Blocksmith update is live! Read More...

Blocksmith and STEM Forged are forming an educational powerhouse. Read More...

Dive into the future of content creation with the 7.3.0 update focusing on AI media generation tools! Read More...

Do you have what it takes to code your way to survive a Guinea Pig feeding frenzy?!  Read More...

Bringing you a major graphics overhaul and significant Event system improvements! Read More...

The 7.1.2 update has landed! See what has changed. Read More...

Join us on Discord! Read More...

Jump into the summer fun with Blocksmith's physics-focused 7.1.0 update Read More...

As virtual reality becomes more and more popular, it is important to start preparing the next generation of students for a world where metaverses are commonplace. As virtual reality becomes more and more popular, it is important to start preparing the next generation of students for a world where metaverses are commonplace. As virtual reality becomes more and more popular, it is important to start preparing the next generation of students for a world where metaverses are commonplace.  Read More...

Learn how to mod the "Don't Yeet the Yeti" educational JavaScript game to make the Cannon launch fun food items at the Yeti's friends! Read More...

7.0 is here and it comes with a great surprise for free users! Be sure to check out the awesome new XR Builder and Viewer updates. Read More...

What's your highscore?! Set up permanent scoreboards for any experience with the 6.6 Builder update. Read More...

Welcome in the New Year with an amazing Builder update! Read More...

In early 2018 my oldest son was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 17. Read More...

It's no secret that kids love everything about the games that they play. Read More...

Technology is here to stay and will always be a relevant part of our lives as we advance. Read More...

Young adults with disabilities may experience uncertainties about their career options and job market opportunities. Read More...

Make a metaverse on the go! The 6.3 XR Builder is now available on iPad so you can design your 3D experiences from anywhere. Read More...

Design 3D experiences faster than ever with advanced template tools in this 6.2 Builder update! Read More...

Summer's here so brighten up your experiences with custom characters using the 6.0 Builder's sleek new UI! Read More...

Add yourself into your own games! Or import random characters for a diverse set of people to add your projects. The ability to import custom characters into the Builder is here! Read More...

Wondering how to hold objects correctly? Use the Grip Handle object to choose grip positions for groups.  Read More...

See how to add voiceovers with lipsyncing to your Blocksmith Characters. Read More...

A great way for your students to share their creations with other schools and find models created by other students to incorporate into their own experiences. Also a great way to create a showcase for parents to see what your students are up to!  Read More...

New workspaces, improved classroom management, and much much more!  Read More...

A sneak peek on what is on the premiumexperience workspace. Read More...

With Group subscriptions we have made setting up your workspace even easier! Read More...

It’s finally here! We have massively reworked how experiences are presented on differently powered platforms and are introducing art styles: Low Poly, Stylized, and Realistic. Read More...

If you are looking for meaningful screen time for your kids or students (or yourself!), you came to the right place! The BlocksmithXR system is a fun way to take the first serious steps into game and virtual reality development. We are starting to run daily challenges to help keep students, parents and teachers engaged while at home. Read More...

Due to COVID-19, we are allowing teachers to give the Licensed Downloads to their students to use at home until June 31, 2020.  Read More...

We have been working on improving how you track and view progress in your education workspace's administrative dashboard.  Read More...

Find detailed outlines of each major curriculum Quest. Read More...

We have had had lots of requests on a more comprehensive guide on how to make your experiences look the best they can. Push the limits of our software. Well here it is!  Read More...

We are excited to work with you and have tried to make this process as easy as possible. If you are not set up as a reseller and would like to talk to us about that, please contact us at sales@blocksmithxr.com. Read More...

Do you know the full power of the new Pro Domain's for Pro subscribers?  Read More...

We now support the Oculus Quest!  Read More...

So much as changed in the last year. Read more to see what is new.  Read More...

How to Transfer your Experiences to another User Transferring ownership of experiences is available between Pro users. You can transfer ownership of an experience in Read More...

Blocksmith Inc. has two products, RapidXR and BlocksmithXR. But what is the difference? What is the best product for you?  Read More...

Did you know there are 3 ways to assign Quests to students on your workspace? Assign to all users automatically, assign to specific classes, or assign to users individually. Read More...