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gamedeveloper.com - Alessandro Fillari - Running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign
Running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign
Game Developer

For more than a decade, crowdfunding has been an increasingly common way for creatives to secure capital and bring their projects to life. In light of the current climate—given the global economy and video game industry—the allure of…

theconversation.com - Zainab Darbas - Are video games art or products? This tension lies at the heart of Australia's gaming industry
Are video games art or products? This tension lies at the heart of Australia's gaming industry
The Conversation

In 2004, a largely anonymous team of Australian video game developers released a prototype video game titled Escape from Woomera. In this 3D adventure, the player takes on the role of Mustafa, an Iranian refugee fleeing violent repression who is…

gamerant.com - Mark Sammut - Great And Cheap Video Game Accessories In The Amazon Spring Sale
Great And Cheap Video Game Accessories In The Amazon Spring Sale
GameRant

The Amazon Spring Sale has quite a few video game accessories, some of which manage to be affordable without sacrificing quality. We are talking controllers for the Switch 2, Xbox battery packs, budget mice, and more. While some prudence is advised…

gamerant.com - Matt Anderson - Beating Video Games Can Make You Depressed
Beating Video Games Can Make You Depressed
GameRant

A measurable phenomenon known as “post-game depression” is being studied to showcase how beating video games can affect a player's mental health. Video games are among the most popular leisure activities in the world, and have become…

jta.org - Grace Gilson - Fortnite tops ADL's new 'leaderboard' ranking video games on antisemitism safeguards
Fortnite tops ADL's new 'leaderboard' ranking video games on antisemitism safeguards
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The online video game Fortnite tops the Anti-Defamation League's “leaderboard” ranking online video game companies on their efforts to curb antisemitism and extremism on their platforms. The…

gamerant.com - Leon Armstrong - This Classic Video Game Franchise Deserves LEGO Sets, But Two Things Are Holding It Back
This Classic Video Game Franchise Deserves LEGO Sets, But Two Things Are Holding It Back
GameRant

Many gaming franchises have been blessed with LEGO sets over the years, yet one obvious absence has two things holding it back. LEGO has had decades of growth in the toy industry, undergoing several major redesigns in this time. A pivotal moment…

pcguide.com - Jack Goodall - AI tech designed to end video game leaks for good uses watermarks hidden 'in plain sight'
AI tech designed to end video game leaks for good uses watermarks hidden 'in plain sight'
PC Guide

PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More Using AI to identify how information is being leaked New AI watermarking technology designed to prevent video game leaks is…

marketbeat.com - Video Game Stocks To Watch Today - March 25th
Video Game Stocks To Watch Today - March 25th
MarketBeat

Turtle Beach, Alliance Entertainment, Motorsport Games, Brag House, and Allied Gaming & Entertainment are the five Video Game stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. 'Video game stocks' are shares of publicly traded…

thenews.com.pk - Hassan Sohail - Brie Larson jolts Hollywood, suggesting the industry is not learning right lessons
Brie Larson jolts Hollywood, suggesting the industry is not learning right lessons
The News International

Brie Larson, an Academy Award-winning actress, has a message for Hollywood: there is much to learn from the video game industry. A gaming enthusiast herself, she says that, ahead of her Super Mario Galaxy film, where she portrays Princess Rosalina…

cbr.com - John Dodge - Taika Waititi Talks Cinematic Video Games and Brawl Stars in an Exclusive Interview
Taika Waititi Talks Cinematic Video Games and Brawl Stars in an Exclusive Interview
CBR

Taika Waititi talks gaming, cinema, and writing the latest hit animated Brawl Stars short for Supercell. On March 20, a brand-new animated short made its way to the Brawl Stars YouTube channel, introducing gamers and audiences to the title's latest…

ign.com - Tom Phillips - Fewer People Playing Fortnite Is Just One of Epic's Many Problems, Analysts Say
Fewer People Playing Fortnite Is Just One of Epic's Many Problems, Analysts Say
IGN

This week, Epic Games announced one of the largest rounds of layoffs the video games industry has ever faced, with more than 1,000 staff told they were out of work in one devastating morning. Fans of Fortnite, which remains one of the biggest games…

gamesindustry.biz - Vikki Blake - Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss's share prices stabilize as sales top 3 million
Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss's share prices stabilize as sales top 3 million
GamesIndustry.biz

Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has seen its share price stabilize after confirming the new action-adventure game has sold three million copies. When the review embargo lifted last week, revealing a mixed critical reception, share prices…

theverge.com - Andrew Webster - The surprise hit Nex Playground is the latest console to get a price hike
The surprise hit Nex Playground is the latest console to get a price hike
The Verge

The Kinect-like device will cost $299 starting in April. The Kinect-like device will cost $299 starting in April. Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single…

nytimes.com - Tim Britton - MLB season predictions 1.0: World Series winner, dark horse, playoff teams and more
MLB season predictions 1.0: World Series winner, dark horse, playoff teams and more
The New York Times

To no surprise, The Athletic's MLB staff has the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the NL West, the NL pennant and the World Series. But what about the rest of MLB's divisions, its major awards and everything else, such as most losses or biggest…

polygon.com - Patricia Hernandez - Nintendo is making digital Switch 2 games cheaper than physical ones
Nintendo is making digital Switch 2 games cheaper than physical ones
Polygon.com

Starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book in May, Nintendo will start implementing a new pricing strategy for its first-party games, the Japanese publisher announced. From then on, physical and digital Nintendo games will have a 'different'…

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