Games are already a mainstream tool for learn ing, but many global businesses are more seri ously considering the option again. This is due to the increase in the ability to provide cost-effec tive complexity and visual appeal within games. The first question normally asked by such companies is whether game-based learning is just another fad. Keep in mind, however, that game playing is as old as humankind. The urge to play games seems intrinsic, so it's hard to imagine a more lasting learning vehicle than games. Scientists have shown the value of play in human development, and how the act of play ing promotes creativity and happiness in adults. To combine important learning objectives with an activity that taps our natural desires is truly an ideal combination.
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