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Flagship Case Study
We rebuilt the Burj Khalifa inside Fortnite and turned it into a STEM classroom
"The Time Traveler: Burj Khalifa" is our original educational game, built in Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Players work through four eras of the tower's construction, operating cranes, solving safety and logistics puzzles, running drone inspections.
Fortnite UEFN
Island 8123-2837-7272
4 Eras
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Tournament Preview
Inside the ASCEND FC26 National Cup
64 players. World Cup-style knockout. One arena in Mirdif. How the bracket is structured, who it's for, and what to expect on the day.
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Parent Guide
A parent's guide to healthy gaming hours
Sleep, posture, screen breaks, and the difference between passion and problem. The wellness framework our coaches use, translated for home.
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