[GDN] Are there plans for further learning apps of this nature?

Absolutely.  We are currently working on several new titles and have ambitions to build a robust catalog over time.  

[GDN] Do you see a market or potential for these types of educational games on other platforms? Perhaps as downloadable games for the consoles or the handhelds?

We believe that educational based gaming will continue to grow on all platforms over time.  Right now, mobile and web platforms are leading the way because of their lower cost of development and distribution. But as interest in educational gaming grows developers will be able to invest in richer content for consoles and game specific handhelds. There are already some good titles available for the DS, but not nearly in the numbers you see for the iPhone where they are a fraction of the price.

We are continuing to focus on touchscreen devices like the iPhone and Android based devices and the operating systems which support them because they will be used in all many types of devices going forward. Mobiles, tablets, netbooks, smart tables, etc..  In terms of a development framework, we think web based development has a lot potential to become more prevalent because of its ability to run across platform.

[GDN] Are there other games in the works over at BrightSlide that you can tell us about?

We generally prefer to be tight lipped about product we have in development, but I can tell you that we are very excited about two projects that are underway.  One is focused on developing math skills in a baseball game setting and the other helps kids learn about the environmental impact of our everyday actions.

[GDN] As gamers we like to know people who make games, play games. What games are you playing? Favorite platform?

Right now our favorite platform is the iPhone due to the explosion of innovation that is happening there.  We are currently playing titles such as Paper Toss, Worder, Tiger Woods, Touch Grind and Flight Control.  You will also find us playing games on our consoles, computers, and on the web.  Just about anywhere we can!

GDN would like to thank Brian for his time and we wish Bright Slide all the best. We look forward to seeing more games that help children learn. They not only serve a noble cause but also help show that games needn’t always be about run and gun or hack and slash. Games like this also help paint the industry in a more positive light and with all the bad press and harassment the industry gets from some individuals and, at times, governmental entities, these types of games will show how truly multi-faceted and useful games can be outside of pure entertainment. Making games for educational purposes is not a new phenomenon. However, with the massive popularity of the iPhone, using it as the platform for those games will certainly help place the idea in the public collective consciousness.