Nintendo Collaborates with the National Summer Learning Association and Girls Make Games to Extend Game Builder Garage's Reach to Various Demographics
In an exciting development, Nintendo has teamed up with the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) and Girls Make Games to inspire the next generation of designers, creators, and engineers during the NSLA's National Summer Learning Week. Taking place from July 12 to July 16, this week-long virtual event will see Nintendo as the title sponsor for STEM Day.
As part of this collaboration, Game Builder Garage, Nintendo's new game creation tool, will be a featured activity. This user-friendly software, available now for the Nintendo Switch at a suggested retail price of $29.99, allows children to unleash their creativity and imagination in game design. With no prior experience necessary, kids can learn the basics of visual game programming with interactive, step-by-step lessons.
In Game Builder Garage, players can create their own video games by connecting mysterious creatures called Nodon. The game offers a Free Programming mode where children can combine different Nodon to create various video games. While the game may contain mild fantasy violence, users interact, and in-game purchases, it provides a safe and engaging environment for children to explore their creativity.
For those who want to try before they buy, a free demo for Game Builder Garage is available in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch. Additionally, kids can share their created games over the internet or via a local wireless connection, allowing them to download their friends' games, explore the programming behind them, and collaborate.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, Nintendo Switch offers parental controls to manage the content accessed by children. A Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account are required for online play in Game Builder Garage. Please note that additional games and systems may be required for certain features (sold separately).
Nintendo's commitment to supporting and promoting summer learning, particularly encouraging girls to engage with game development and STEM fields, aligns well with Girls Make Games' mission. Girls Make Games hosts summer camps, workshops, and game jams to inspire the next generation of designers, creators, and engineers, with a focus on empowering girls and non-binary individuals.
The National Summer Learning Association is a national, non-profit organisation focused on investing in summer learning for kids. By sponsoring the STEM Day portion of the week-long virtual event, Nintendo is helping to provide engaging and educational activities that promote creativity, learning, and fun during the summer months.
With Game Builder Garage now available for the Nintendo Switch, children have a unique opportunity to delve into the exciting world of game development and share their creations with others. This collaboration between Nintendo, the NSLA, and Girls Make Games is sure to inspire the next generation of game designers and STEM enthusiasts.
