Human Brain Cells Learn How to Play Pong
The Science and its Applications Scientists have conducted research demonstrating that “cyborgs” - collections of living and non-living matter - can be combined to learn how to play Pong. Scientists…
What does Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard mean for the gaming industry?
Microsoft’s recent multi-billion dollar acquisition of Activision Blizzard has now prompted much more fundamental questions and overall left many gamers speculating the future of their prized past-time.
Skyweaver: The game bringing card trading into the Digital Realm
As children, some of the best memories we have are of exchanging cards with friends and boasting about being the proud owner of a highly sought-after card. Who can forget…
WTF is DTA
From the billboards across the block to the mass-produced images plastered online, advertisements dominate every aspect of our lives. Social media brought a new way for companies to track google…
WTF Is Crypto Gaming Doing With NFT’s
The use and popularity of blockchain in many industries is rising and crypto-gaming is no exception. This new technology lends itself perfectly to the crypto-gaming universe, with the use of…
The Rise and Regulation of User-generated Content Platforms
Platforms led by user-generated content (UGC) have taken the internet by storm in the past twenty or so years, most notably platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Roblox and more. By…
#FreeFortnite: A studio’s fight against Big Tech
In August 2020, Epic Games, creator of the hit video game, Fortnite, released a parody of the iconic Apple TV ad called Apple 1984. The mission was for David to…
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Indie Developer out of India creates Half Chess
In 2017 Naval Siani, an indie dev working at a startup in Bangalore, asked the question: "What if you took chess and made an online version that used half the…
UN launches game to teach Gen Z about Ozone Layer
Organisations around the world are experimenting with new media to expand the reach of their soft power to influence and change behaviour. Virtual worlds have long been a destination for…
Are Reddit Bloggers gaming Wall Street?
Whats the deal with shares for Gamestop (GME) soaring? And why is the financial press up in arms about Reddit day traders? Gamestop trading seems to be the issue. The…
Carlyle stumps up the cash to get cozy with gamers
In the ultimate "suits hug hoodies" deal, the Carlyle group (one of the world largest investment groups with $230 Bn AUM) has snapped up Cambridge (UK) based Runescape developer JAGEX.…
Minecraft
Minecraft: what is it and how did I get Into it?
In 2013, a fascinating campaign was launched on Kickstarter, to document the history of Mojang’s first year. The game studio, founded by video game designer, Markus "Notch" Persson, previously with Midas (later known as King.com)