Good in Gaming

20

Aug

By Stacy

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Passion Over Metrics : The Expedition 33 Case for Creative Freedom

A French studio you'd never heard of twelve months ago just proved that everything the industry believes about game development is fundamentally broken. Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sold 3.3 million copies in just 33 days. Not with a thousand-person team. Not with a $300 million budget and a…

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02

May

By Luke Lohr

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Article : Gears of War Saved My Life

Trigger warning. This post contains discussions of self-harm, anxiety, depression, and suicide. If you're experiencing these thoughts and are seeking help, please call or text 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/. Earlier this week, at the time of this writing, I clicked publish on a video I had long wanted to make.…

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12

Jun

By Steve Esposito

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Why I am the Tank

My favorite World of Warcraft class is the warrior. A raw, unrelenting force that charges into battle, throwing caution to the wind while they hone in on their target. While the class has three specializations, it was always the Protection spec I appreciated the most. When I take the role…

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14

May

By Seasoned Gaming

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Dark Souls for the Dark Soul

I’ve had a rough year, man. I’d like to tell you about my rough year. I’d like to tell you about how it shattered me, in soul and spirit. I’d like to tell you about how this shattering led to a (self-diagnosed) state of depression, one which I vehemently kept…

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26

May

By Angela Gerric

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Gaming is for Everyone

Last year, I was offered to write a paid article by an online gaming publication (separate from Seasoned Gaming). This would be the first time I’d be paid for my work, and I was absolutely flattered that they approached me. Could this lead to more work with the publication? What…

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06

Apr

By Bryan Finck

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Understanding the Psychology of Targeted Cancellations and Boycotts in Gaming

In early January, the hype and discussion around the impending release of Hogwarts Legacy was reaching its peak. Thousands of articles had been written from both viewpoints on the issue. A huge effort to have potential purchasers boycott the game was showing stress fractures as pre-orders for the game accumulated…

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13

Oct

By Bryan Finck

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Understanding the Psychology of Toxicity in Gaming

Death threats against developers. Vows of violence against game actors and their families. Vile slurs against minorities, women, and LGBTQ groups in online game lobbies. These are just some examples of the toxicity that plagues the gaming industry, and it seems to get worse every year. Some developers have accepted…

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11

Oct

By Eric Bezanson

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The Third Annual Fallout For Hope Campaign Kicks Off

The third annual Fallout for Hope campaign has kicked off today, running until December 30th. During this time over 300 Fallout streamers, content creators, and gamers will be playing together and participating in community events as part of a global community super stream in an effort to raise money for…

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11

Oct

By Alicia Shields

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Understanding Gaming Disorder

Video games are fun. They are a great release and way to pass time. While most gamers spend a couple of hours a day playing video games, some spend significantly more. Most of us have a healthy relationship with video games. We play for a little bit to de-stress or…

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07

Sep

By Alicia Shields

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Gaming and Medicine

Many people associate video games with entertainment. As with any form of entertainment, video games also draw critics. What these critics, who regard video games as a waste of time,  often do not see or understand are the benefits that gaming can provide. This article is going to address the…

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17

Mar

By Seasoned Gaming

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Discussing Accessibility with Xbox Ambassador Cerebral Paul

In this Industry Perspectives, Ains sits down with Paul Martin (known as Cerebral Paul in the gaming community) to discuss accessibility options in games, the challenges for disabled gamers, how the gaming community can help, and more! https://youtu.be/xFqAyvEdJ0E

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09

Sep

By Seasoned Gaming

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Industry Perspectives : Steven Spohn of Able Gamers on Hitting Their $1 Million Goal

In this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains follows up with Steven Spohn, COO of Able Gamers to discuss hitting their $1 million goal, what it will allow the organization to accomplish, and what's next for Able Gamers as 2022 nears. https://youtu.be/Y8Re7A0iNlw

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12

Jul

By Angela Gerric

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The Joys of Minecraft with My Favorite Person

“I built you a house,” my six-year-old niece told me a few months ago. “Whenever you play with me, you have a house,” she continued. What a sweet child. How my heart grew. She’s been asking me to play Minecraft with her for months. I never wanted to play because…

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17

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

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Industry Perspectives : Dr. Rachel Kowert of Take This on the Benefits of Gaming

In this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains sits down with Dr. Rachel Kowert, Research Director for TakeThis.Org. They discuss her background in gaming and psychology, the negative stigmas associated with gaming, toxicity in the community, how sites and outlets can do a better job with their reporting, and even what is…

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27

May

By Seasoned Gaming

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Industry Perspectives : Steven Spohn of Able Gamers

In this Industry Perspective Chat, Ains sits down with the COO of Able Gamers, Steven Spohn. The two discuss the impact Steven and Able Gamers have had on the gaming industry, the on-going fight for accessibility, the benefits of gaming for those facing challenges, escapism, and more. This is the…

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