NYU Designer Creates Game to Heal Disordered Eating
A video game designer turned her teenage struggle with calorie counting into a healing tool for others. "Consume Me" uses gentle gameplay to show how eating disorders quietly affect daily life.
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Wholesome Direct Returns June 6 With 50+ Cozy Games
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.
Vampire Survivors Spinoff Revives Hit Game's Magic
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.
4 Classic Games Join Video Game Hall of Fame
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.
Saudi Arabia Launches Gaming Camp for Young Developers
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.
ASU's GAME School Trains Next Gen of Gaming Innovators
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.
Saudi Game Studio Raises $1.5M for Mythical Arabian Games
A Saudi Arabian game studio just secured $1.5 million to bring Ancient Arabian mythology to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC worldwide. Ash Games is turning regional folklore into global entertainment while building the Kingdom's gaming industry.
Therapy Video Games Cut ADHD, Depression in Teens
Clinically designed video games are showing real results for young people struggling with ADHD and depression, offering families a new path when traditional therapy wait times stretch for months. Johns Hopkins researchers found these specially designed games delivered modest but meaningful improvements that both kids and parents could see.
Ex-Meta Designer Turns Layoff Into Indie Game Launch
Emily Pitcher lost her Meta job in 2023 and spiraled into depression. Three years later, she's launching her own video game and building a career she loves.
Valve Shares Steam Controller Design Files With Creators
Gaming giant Valve just released the complete design blueprints for its newest Steam Controller, inviting anyone to create custom accessories and modifications. The move continues the company's tradition of empowering its community to innovate and personalize their gaming experience.
The Witcher 3 Remaster Makes Gaming More Accessible
CD Projekt Red is adding customizable accessibility options to The Witcher 3 Remastered that let players adjust difficulty and remove tedious game mechanics. The best part? Using these helpful features won't block you from earning achievements.
Google Play Lets You Try Games Free Before Buying
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.
Indigenous Game Makers Bring Aboriginal Stories to the World
After working on Call of Duty, Aboriginal game designers are creating video games that share 10,000 years of storytelling with global audiences. From space pirates to cheeky dingoes, these creators are making Indigenous culture accessible through gaming's universal language.
Saudi Gaming Studio FLOATY Raises $1M to Go Global
A young Saudi game studio just secured $1 million to bring its mobile games to players worldwide. FLOATY Studio's success shows how Saudi Arabia is becoming a powerhouse in the global gaming industry.
Video Game Teaches Teens Birth Control in Doctor's Office
Game designers created What's My Method?, a digital game that helps young people choose birth control by guiding characters through realistic scenarios. Early research shows games like these make patients 40% more likely to make informed health decisions.
Primark Launches Adaptive Clothing Designed by Disabled Designer
UK retailer Primark just released a clothing line with magnetic zippers, adjustable features, and stoma bag pouches designed specifically for adults with disabilities. Award-winning designer Victoria Jenkins, who has chronic conditions herself, led the collection that models and customers are calling "life-changing."
Classic Pirate Game Returns With Features for All Players
Assassin's Creed Black Flag is getting a July relaunch with accessibility upgrades that make the beloved pirate adventure playable for everyone. The remake shows how far gaming has come in welcoming all players.
French Board Games Bring Families Back to the Table
A French company is helping families reconnect without screens through creative board games designed for quality time together. With multiple long weekends this May, MiraLudo's games offer parents a fresh way to engage kids offline.
Nigerian Designers Win ₦3M in AI-Era Design Challenge
A fintech company just invested ₦3 million in Nigerian designers grappling with AI's impact on creativity. The challenge celebrated imperfection as audiences increasingly crave human-made work over algorithmic perfection.
Linux Gaming Developers Unite to Improve Player Experience
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.
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