Many regard play as a vital part of learning because it is engaging, entertaining, social and can lead to innovative approaches and solutions. The use of games in education has a very long history. However, games technology has evolved rapidly in recent years and now takes many forms - from strategy games to simulations, role-play to virtual worlds. Games may teach anything from foreign languages to complex organisational or problem- solving skills. Online games entail a high degree of interactivity. In this session we will reflect on state-of-the-art developments in games technology and ask how the worlds of game development and education can work together to stimulate and fully involve learners.