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.
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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 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.
New Video Game Lets Players Reclaim Stolen African Art
A South African game studio just released Relooted, where players recover looted African artifacts from Western museums. The game celebrates African culture while sparking real conversations about returning stolen heritage.
Chinese Game Shows Academics a Path to Better Research Culture
A viral simulator game turned career anxiety into gameplay, attracting 600,000 players in three weeks. Now it's sparking conversations worldwide about fixing research culture's stress and metrics obsession.
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.
Free Daily Game Turns Met Museum Art Into Global Puzzle
A 21-year-old college student created Anthropeum, a free daily game where players guess the origins of artifacts from the Met Museum's collection. The game deliberately showcases underrepresented cultures to help players discover art they've never seen before.
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Mexican Sweet Bread Gets Its Own Nintendo Game
A Nintendo Switch game dedicated to Mexican pan dulce is celebrating the country's beloved bakery culture through puzzle gameplay and stunning illustrations. PancitoMerge lets players run a Mexican panadería, stacking conchas, orejas, and other iconic breads while learning their unique histories.
Benin Creators Turn History Into Video Games
Young game designers in Benin are transforming their nation's rich history into interactive digital experiences. Through video games and augmented reality, they're helping a new generation connect with cultural heritage in ways textbooks never could.
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.
Outback Cowboy Turns Campdrafting Into Board Game Dream
A 69-year-old cattle station worker is chasing his dream to turn a midnight flash of inspiration into Australia's next classic board game. Steve Hawe's "Campdraft" celebrates the country's unique outback culture through gameplay.
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.
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.
Indie Games Put Sustainability and Joy Front and Center
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 Passes Bill to Protect Access to Video Games
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.
Finnish Game Giant Supercell Celebrates Failure to Spark Success
Mobile gaming company Supercell has grown to $4 billion in annual revenue by giving small teams complete autonomy and treating failures as valuable learning experiences. The Finnish company's "celebrate failure" philosophy has created games that millions play for years, not just days. ##
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.
Woman Revives India's Ancient Games Hidden in Stone
For over 20 years, Vinita Sidhartha has been tracing game boards carved into temple floors and fort walls across India, bringing forgotten pastimes back to life. Her company Kreeda is helping a new generation rediscover the games their ancestors played centuries ago.
California Advances Bill to Save Online Games from Shutdown
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.
Game Studio Workers Form Union After Weathering Layoffs
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.
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