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Jeffrey Randall Allen won $10 million on Amazon's Beast Games and immediately directed millions toward researching a cure for his son Lucas's rare genetic disorder. His mission is bringing unprecedented funding and attention to Creatine Transporter Deficiency, a condition that affects how the brain accesses a critical nutrient.
The beloved Wholesome Direct gaming showcase is back for its seventh year, bringing more than 50 adorable games to screens worldwide on June 6. Proceeds from merch sales will support the Transgender Law Center, continuing the event's tradition of raising money for good causes.
Jeff Allen won the largest cash prize in game show history and is using it to fund research for his son's rare brain disease. His efforts could unlock treatments for millions with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed four gaming legends that shaped how millions play today. Angry Birds, Silent Hill, Dragon Quest, and FIFA International Soccer earned their place in history.
Arizona State University launched a groundbreaking interdisciplinary school that's preparing students for careers in the gaming industry, which now outpaces film and music combined. The GAME School combines arts, engineering, and storytelling to train the next generation of game creators through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.
Google Play just launched Game Trials, letting mobile gamers test paid games before spending money. The feature gives players up to 60 minutes of free gameplay to decide if a game is worth buying.
Eight major Linux gaming projects are joining forces to make gaming smoother for everyone. The Open Gaming Collective will share fixes and improvements instead of working separately.
A wave of new indie games is proving that gaming can be both fun and thoughtful, with titles focusing on renewable energy, creativity, and community. From solar-powered farming to streetball nostalgia, these games show how small studios are making big statements about what matters.
California just took a major step toward protecting gamers from losing access to the games they've purchased. The state assembly passed groundbreaking legislation that could force gaming companies to keep digital games playable, even after official support ends.
A California bill protecting gamers' access to online games just cleared a major legislative hurdle. If passed, publishers would need to refund players or keep games playable even after shutting down servers.
After two rounds of layoffs, all 13 workers at Heart Machine united to form a union that their employer voluntarily recognized. The indie studio behind Hyper Light Drifter joins a growing wave of game developers protecting their careers in an industry facing massive job cuts.
The beloved indie game Vampire Survivors gets a fresh twist with a new spinoff that trades real-time action for strategic card battles. Vampire Crawlers proves that great game design can successfully jump genres while keeping players hooked.
The indie game company behind the hit Vampire Survivors is growing fast, with two new studios and over 15 games in development. With 27 million players already hooked, Poncle is proving one great idea can spark a creative empire.
A quirky new game called Titanium Court defies easy description but delivers pure creative delight. It's a genre-bending adventure that reminds players why indie games matter.
A new partnership in Saudi Arabia is turning young gamers into game creators through hands-on education programs. The Next Gen Games Camp teaches design skills while building problem-solving abilities for the next generation.
Millions of adults are swapping stressful video games for relaxing virtual gardening and decorating. These "cozy games" are now an $855 million industry helping people cope with burnout.
A new wave of mountain climbing video games is capturing millions of players by turning the thrill of scaling peaks into an accessible digital adventure. Games like Peak, which sold over 10 million copies, prove that gamers crave the white-knuckle challenge of conquering virtual mountains.
After 14 years of development struggles, the indie game Mewgenics launched and earned back its entire budget within three hours. The long-awaited cat-breeding game became Steam's top seller, proving patience and persistence can pay off spectacularly.
California lawmakers are advancing a groundbreaking bill that would require game publishers to keep online games playable even after support ends. The Protect Our Games Act just cleared three major committees and is headed for a full Assembly vote.
The creators of Clash of Clans are giving African game developers up to $200,000 in no-strings-attached funding to build the next generation of global games. Applications close August 9 for the program that could change the continent's gaming future.
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