Spirit of Europe: Origins
Embark on a New Adventure with Us: SirKwitz is Launched!
Kwitz is a microbot from GPU Town - a very important sector for the citizens of Dataterra. He works in a small capacitor on the first block. The day starts as it always does - a short meet-up with his co-workers, stacks meeting and he’s off to his call stack:
- Next task: “deliver pointers to cache - Core level 28”
As he’s getting out of his capacitor, a power surge engulfs the whole sector. Soon enough, the emergency power supply boots up and Kwitz realizes he’s the only micro that isn’t stuck in his capacitor - all pathways seem sectioned by shorted circuits, with no one else to restore them. So... Off he goes!
This is how the adventures of our character begin. “SirKwitz” is an introductory educational game designed to demystify the fundamentals of programming and introduce players to the world of coding. This beginner-friendly game is a suitable entry point for young people and young adults new to the field, offering a hands-on approach to learning basic programming, through a series of engaging puzzles.
The Fun Path to Programming
The impact of games in the educational field is no longer a novelty, but when it comes to programming, it may seem difficult to translate basic concepts into engaging gameplay. “SirKwitz” is a beginner-friendly educational game striving to do exactly this, to introduce players to the fundamentals of this field in an entertaining manner.
“SirKwitz” combines learning with enjoyable gameplay, featuring a simple yet intuitive UI used to puppeteer a robot which will help learners translate programming concepts into instant action. By solving 28 puzzles, players become acquainted to the very core concepts behind programming: base logic, loops, orientation, sequences, and debugging.
The game focuses on developing essential skills for budding programmers, such as problem analysis, spatial orientation, logic, and computational thinking, along with fostering attributes like focus and perseverance.
Where Can the Game Be Played?
“SirKwitz” is available in English, Italian, Romanian, Lithuanian and Russian, for free on:
• STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2776550/SirKwitz
• Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.PredictEdumedia.SirKwitz
• ITCH: https://predictcsd.itch.io/sirkwitz
The trailer of the game can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_itAoP2YStI&list=PL91D91jqawcTvvWOV2Dy1e89CVxT-UoyT&index=1
Website of the project: https://stemtrainings.eu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087876828412
Twitter: https://twitter.com/predictedumedia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stem_trainings.eu
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PredictEdumedia-do6it
Discord: https://discord.gg/dy77ZPbj
Support
"The Robot’s Journey e-GAME - SirKwitz” was developed by Predict CSD Consulting, Romania, with inputs from international and local partners: ZURY Association - Romania, Euro - Net – Italy, VšĮ Robotikos mokykla – Lithuania and Vantaan Venäläinen Klubi ry – Finland, in the project “The First Steps in STEM, Robotics and Programming”, financed through the Erasmus+ programme.
This project has been funded with support from the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the ANPCDEFP. Neither the European Union nor the ANPCDEFP can be held responsible for them.
The game was made with the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere.
Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2024, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.
See you there!
Predict Edumedia team
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2776550/SirKwitz
Featured in "Digital Interactive Spaces" for Educational Innovation
https://participationpool.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Digital-interactive-spaces-1.pdf
This inclusion highlights our game's effectiveness in utilizing interactive digital environments to enhance historical and cultural education. It underscores our commitment to transforming the educational landscape through innovative digital solutions.
This recognition from a prestigious publication affirms our game's impact and importance in educational gaming.
Join us as we continue to explore new frontiers in educational technology and game development!
Embark on a New Adventure: Wishlist Arhaekon Now!
We are thrilled to unveil our upcoming game, Arhaekon, set to launch in June 2024! Building on the foundation laid by The Spirit of Europe - Origins, Arhaekon promises to deliver a rich and immersive experience.
Why You’ll Love Arhaekon:
• Enhanced Tactical Gameplay: Just like Spirit of Europe, Arhaekon features deep narrative and strategic depth. This time, venture into a dark fantasy world filled with tactical turn-based combat and roguelike elements;
• Procedural Dungeons: Explore 14 unique regions, each with endless procedurally generated dungeons and diverse enemies, ensuring a fresh adventure every time;
• Advanced Management Systems: We’ve expanded our management mechanics, introducing complex unit and camp management, making every decision critical;
• Intriguing Lore and Story: Discover a world steeped in mystery and rich lore, much like the immersive historical narratives in Spirit of Europe, but now with a darker twist;
• Community-Driven Development: Your feedback was invaluable for Spirit of Europe, and we’re taking it a step further with Arhaekon. Join us in shaping the game’s future with your ideas and votes on upcoming features!
Wishlist Now on Steam! Join us on this new journey and add Arhaekon to your Steam Wishlist today! Your support will help shape a game that reflects the creativity and passion of our amazing community.
👉 Wishlist Arhaekon on Steam
We can’t wait to embark on this new adventure with you. Stay tuned for more updates, sneak peeks, and exclusive content!
Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1856490/Arhaekon
Spirit of Europe - Origins: Embrace the Freedom to Play with Our New Feature!
After a significant testing period, we're pleased to announce that the 'skip registration' option we introduced a while ago is here to stay. This feature was designed to offer a seamless start, merging the best aspects of education and entertainment. By selecting this option at the login widget, you can bypass the registration process entirely. Please note, however, that once this option is confirmed, it won't be possible to opt into the educational study later.
This change has been in place to ensure that participation in our educational research, while valuable, is not mandatory for gameplay. We've listened to feedback about the inconvenience of registration and initial assessments, and we hope this modification has improved your experience.
If the registration process was a deterrent for you previously, we invite you to revisit the game and share your feedback on it as both a game and a learning tool.
Thank you for your support, and enjoy your gaming experience!
The Spirit of Europe – Origins Wins SALTO Award for Digital Transformation
We are delighted to share that "The Spirit of Europe – Origins" has received the prestigious SALTO Award in the Digital Transformation category. This European-level recognition highlights our game's innovative approach in blending European history and values with cutting-edge educational methodologies.
The award celebrates our commitment to creating engaging and informative digital learning environments that inspire and educate. We are proud of this achievement and are motivated to continue advancing the field of educational gaming.
Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for your support in our journey!
Version 1.2.0 aka "no strings attached" is now live!
Our sincere thanks for everyone supporting our educational research!
While we will still continue to investigate how edutainment game projects might fit into a curriculum, we also want to know how this particular edutainment project would do as a game experience with no strings attached. We want to learn more on how players feel towards it as a game instead of a learning tool!
Thus, everyone that would like to support our educational research endeavor further will be able to do so, but this is no longer mandatory in order to play the game. We hope this will ease the pain of having to register & complete the initial assessment some users expressed. Now that registration is out of the way, maybe some of you that quit because of it would like to give the game a try - we would really appreciate your opinion on the product as a game and/or learning experience - however it is you see it!
1.2.0 Patch notes:
- Added a "skip registration" option to the login widget. Note that if this option is selected and confirmed, the game will no longer require login, but neither will the player be able to change their mind later and participate in the educational study.
- Fixed login widget password showing the actual text.
- Fixed various minor visual/environmental bugs.
Spirit of Europe 1.1.0 Hotfix
Just a maintenance hotfix that only adds a reset game button addressed to those who have already completed the game and would like to start over.
WARNING: Use with caution since it erases all game saves & local completion status - which means it will require you to login once again, like you did when running the game for the first time. This does not affect your progress on the server.
Spirit of Europe 1.1.0 is now live!
- Version 1.1.0 comes with a new game mode:
Story mode: This game mode is dedicated for players that only want to enjoy the story & content of the world without having to deal with economy, structures, units or combat. You start with 3 top-tier units and the only time you will ever see combat is where it is required for completing quests. Not to worry though, aside from the three top-tier units that can ensure you won't get blasted in the first initiative turn, you also have a "Kill them all!" button that instantly deals 1000 damage to enemy units.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed a lingering bug that would cause players to "fall through the map" after exiting the first tutorial level.
- Added missing information in the tutorial/help topics regarding camera movement while in combat, quicksave and quickload
- Added auto-quicksave after traveling to a new area.
Known bugs:
- One instance of receiving a quest "none" from Lactantius, in the in the catacombs of Rome - please refer to the prior version's patch notes for a workaround as we still could not replicate the bug on our end.
Partnership with Boosteroid - cloud gaming platform
A computer with low capabilities is no longer a problem since with Boosteroid you can now fully enjoy our game in an advanced cloud gaming experience.
Go check it out on https://cloud.boosteroid.com/application/846.
If you already have an account there, that is the link, if you do not have the account on boosteroid.com, you need to create one and choose a subscription pack.
Have a tour here for more information: https://help.boosteroid.com/kb/en/about-boosteroid-119105
Enjoy the ride!