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The Chinese government will now be limiting the amount of time minors under 18 can play video games

The Chinese government will now be limiting the amount of time minors under 18 can play video games

As mentioned in class, China is currently the world’s largest gaming market. The government has introduced new guidelines applied to all online gaming platforms operating in the country. They appear to be tackling video game addiction and aimed at creating a “clear internet space” and “protecting the physical and mental health of minors.” Under the […]

Modern Warfare Outperforms Every Call of Duty

Modern Warfare Outperforms Every Call of Duty

Super nostalgic being able to play ‘modern warfare’ once again. Forbes called it: ‘The Best ‘Call Of Duty’ In A Decade’ https://www.forbes.com/sites/games/2019/11/05/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-review-the-best-call-of-duty-in-a-decade/#778ae7176f97 I got the chance to play it a few times and it lives up to the hype that is circulating around it. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare is half prequel, half reboot to the Modern […]

News of the Week; October 30, 2019

News of the Week; October 30, 2019

GAMES Valve disables container key sales and trades in CS:GO due to rampant fraud ‘Nearly All’ Counter-Strike Microtransactions Are Being Used for Money Laundering: N”early all key purchases that end up being traded or sold on the marketplace are believed to be fraud-sourced” Valve says. Money laundering prompts Valve to halt CS:GO in-game key sales: “At this […]

Class 8 – 10/30/19; “Consumers & Users: Cases, Clauses, & Contexts Part 1” + “Advertising in Video Games” + “Valve Corporation Legal Cases”
Presentation Outline – November 6th

Presentation Outline – November 6th

As the Gaming industry has grown and developed, the level of interconnectivity and involvement has changed. Far from the simple days of “Pong” flashing on screens, Video Games are driving technological advancements and innovation while at the same time representing a trigger point for social impacts and consumption of entertainment. While gaming has had a […]