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Game Studies Watchlist #50 — Prof. Dr. Rudolf Inderst

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Game Studies Watchlist #50

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include the transformation of localisation workflows by AI and a heuristic for analysing games as historical sources.

By Rudolf Inderst • 2 min read

Game Studies Watchlist #49

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Game Studies Watchlist #49

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr. Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include the forsaken world of N64, a mapping of game mechanics and new YouTube research channels.

By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read

BLM and Bavarian Family Ministry Present Gaming Extremism Study — From left: Constantin Winkler and Lars Wiegold of PRIF and Vivienne Ohlenforst of modus zad presenting the study results at the Bavarian Family Ministry (modus zad)

BLM and Bavarian Family Ministry Present Gaming Extremism Study

Bayerische Landeszentrale für neue Medien and the Bavarian Family Ministry have commissioned a study about extremism in gaming. The results, presented at the Ministry by researchers from PRIF and modus zad today: Right-wing extremism is most prevalent, and most online games don't do enough.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Global Game Jam and Games for Change Expand Collaboration

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Global Game Jam and Games for Change Expand Collaboration

With two new initiatives, Global Game Jam (GGJ) and Games for Change (G4C) are intensifying their existing partnership to specifically support young talent in game development.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Game Studies Watchlist #48 — Rudolf Thomas Inderst; Professor for Game Studies & Game Design (HNU); Founder & Host of the Podcast Channel "Game Studies" (New Books Network); Section Head "Digitalspielkultur" (TITEL kulturmagazin); Expert Advisory Board "Digitale Spiele" (DFJV) © Inderst

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Game Studies Watchlist #48

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr. Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include discussions about coastal spaces in GTA, parry systems, and other recommendations.

By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read

Xsolla and HP Launch Joint Education and Innovation Initiative — Signing the collaboration agreement (from Left): Alexey Voronkov, Vice President and Managing Director, Eastern Europe, Türkiye & Israel at HP, and Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla (Picture by HP/Xsolla)

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Xsolla and HP Launch Joint Education and Innovation Initiative

In a newly announced collaboration, Xsolla and HP are bringing together Xsolla's Accelerator program and HP's Gaming Garage. The goal is to reach over 100,000 students and young creatives worldwide.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Game Studies Watchlist #47

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Game Studies Watchlist #47

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr. Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include layers of reality, an apolyptic anthology and other newsletter recommendations.

By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read

How Policymakers Are Researching The Environmental Potential of Games — (Elisabeth Lena Aubrecht / Umweltbundesamt)

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How Policymakers Are Researching The Environmental Potential of Games

Sustainable game development is no mere PR issue for the industry. Increasingly, the public recognises the need for one of the biggest, fastest growing industry and culture sectors to become greener. The basis for this is extensive research that could benefit the industry greatly.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Game Studies Watchlist #46

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Game Studies Watchlist #46

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr. Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topic include a trip down Darkwood, a glance at Tampere and a ludomusicology conference.

By Rudolf Inderst • 4 min read

WotC's Magic Uni Club Roadshow On Tour, Implemented by Instinct3 — The MTG event at Hochschule München, held by contractors of CampusDirect (center back, standing) and hosted by content creator Svenja71h (front right) on behalf of Ultimate Guard. (GamesMarkt)

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WotC's Magic Uni Club Roadshow On Tour, Implemented by Instinct3

With a new university community project, Wizards of the Coast wants to strengthen Magic: The Gathering communities in Austria and Germany in cooperation with Instinct3. The start is marked by a ten-city roadshow for student club founders, on tour right now.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Update: Application Period for Gaming Aid Scholarships Extended — © Gaming Aid

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Update: Application Period for Gaming Aid Scholarships Extended

All interested parties who wish to apply for a Gaming Aid scholarship have an extra week to do so. They now have until November 30 to apply for the scholarship, which offers funding of up to €800 per month.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Game Studies Watchlist #45

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Game Studies Watchlist #45

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr. Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include an analysis German hit indie game Signalis, board games, truckers playing Truck Simulator and more.

By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read