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Award-winning educational video-game developer DimensionU, Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of its most recent online, educational gaming tournament, the 2015 Spring Spectacular Math Games. Students from all over the U.S. and Canada participated in the five-week event, which concluded on Sunday, April 26th.

DimensionU, Inc, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii–West Oahu, Holomua GEAR UP on the Leeward Coast, and 21st Century Community Learning Center, congratulates the winners and all participants in the 2015 Hawai'i Math Games, held Friday, April 10, 2015, at the University of Hawaii – West Oahu campus. Students in grades 4-10, representing eleven schools from the Nanakuli-Waianae, Pearl City-Waipahu, and Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex Areas, participated in the 2nd annual event, which utilized DimensionU's interactive, multi-player video game software that combines the challenge of video gaming and rigor of academic skills into an exciting and engaging event. Separate competitions were conducted for elementary and secondary schools, which included a team-based and individual tournament at each level. Special thanks go to Papa John's Pizza for providing lunch to all students, educators, parents, volunteers and school administrators.

DimensionU, Inc., in collaboration with the University of Hawaii –West Oahu, Holomua GEAR UP on the Leeward Coast, and 21st Century Community Learning Center, is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Hawai'i Math Games, which will take place on April 10, 2015. This year's event has doubled in size with 13 elementary and secondary schools participating from three Complex Areas on Oahu. Schools from the Nanakuli-Waianae, Pearl City-Waipahu, and Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex Areas will send teams of students to compete in this one-of-a-kind, academic video game event being held at University of Hawaii – West Oahu. Students in grades 4-10 will compete in teams using DimensionU's interactive, multi-player video game software that combines the challenge of academic skills and video gaming into an exciting and engaging event. DimensionU CEO Steven Hoy will attend, along with many Hawaii education administrators and educators in support of students and innovative digital learning. Learn more about DimensionU at www.dimensionu.com.

DimensionU is pleased to announce and congratulate the winning teams from the 5th Annual DIMENSIONU / SPAWAR Mathematics Video Game Competition held Friday, March 13 in Charleston, South Carolina. Eight school teams from the Charleston area came together to represent their respective schools from the Tri-County area. The annual tournament, hosted at SPAWAR Systems Atlantic facility on the U.S. Naval base in North Charleston, is part of SPAWAR's STEM Outreach efforts with area schools and school districts. The competition utilized the DimensionU Games platform, which integrates multiplayer, first-person action-adventure gaming with mathematics curriculum. Access to the DimensionU program is available to both schools and individual consumers.

Award-winning educational video-game developer DimensionU, Inc. announced today that registration is now open for its second seasonal academic gaming event, called The 2015 Spring Spectacular Math Games Competition.

Award-winning, educational video-game developer DimensionU, Inc., announced today that registration is now open for its latest seasonal-themed, academic gaming event called The 2015 Winter Heat Math Games Competition. The Winter Heat is a 5-week, multiplayer video games competition that incorporates any of DimensionU's educational games for the desktop, web or iPad / iPhone apps. The competition starts January 12, 2015 and consists of four, weekly qualifying rounds where the top five gamers from each week advance to the finals. Weekly prizes are awarded to top scorers plus there are four grand prize winners! For students, it's all about leveraging both academic and video game skills in a multiplayer gaming competition with the opportunity to win fantastic prizes. The registration entry fee is $9.95, which includes free access to the DimensionU Games during the competition and an Official Winter Heat t-shirt if among the first 50 entrants. Parental permission is required to register.

Award-winning, educational video-game developer DimensionU, Inc., announced today that all public schools in the Nanakuli-Waianae Complex Area now have access to DimensionU Educational Games. The Complex Area recently funded access to DimensionU Games for all students and educators in grades 3 through 10 as a supplemental digital learning resource to support and augment math and ELA instruction in the classroom. DimensionU can also be accessed by students during after school hours and at home.

Award-winning, educational video-game developer DimensionU, Inc., announced today that all Hillsborough County Public School students in grades 3 through 8, can now access the DimensionU Educational Games software for math and literacy using their district Student ID. The Hillsborough County Public Schools Out-of-School Time, (HOST), Program recently expanded access of DimensionU Games to all Hillsborough County elementary and middle school students and educators as a supplemental digital learning resource for math and literacy classrooms, after school and summer programs as well as an extension for home use.

Question: How do multiplayer video games in the classroom help improve academic performance in math? Answer: By providing students the academic challenge and motivation in an environment where they can team with peers of diverse ages, grade levels and backgrounds from the same school or across the country.

Parents and teachers seeking an easy way to keep kids academically engaged this summer should check out DimensionU.com. Educational video-game developer DimensionU, Inc., announced today that registration is now open for its newest summer academic gaming competition: The 2014 DimensionU Great Summer Chill virtual tournament. For parents of students in grades 3-10, the competition emphasizes enrichment in math and literacy skills that are aligned with state-adopted standards. For students, it’s all about leveraging their gaming skills in a multiplayer competition with the opportunity to win some cool prizes. The cost is a $20 entry fee ($25 after June 15), which includes free access to the DimensionU Games software and, if you are among the first 100 entrants, an official 2014 Summer Chill T-Shirt. Parental permission is required to register.