Tuvalu’s Digital Twin

Tuvalu’s Digital Twin

I know this is not related to a video game per se, but we’ve discussed the metaverse on a number of occasions in this class and I thought that this interesting article I came across was worth a mention. Tuvalu, a small nation of roughly 12,000 in the South Pacific, is highly vulnerable to the […]

EU Investigates Microsoft-Activision Deal

EU Investigates Microsoft-Activision Deal

The European Union has formally launched an investigation into Microsoft’s $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard, citing the potential distortion of fair competition as the reason for doing so. The development comes at the heels of Activision’s latest launch, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which has already generated over $1 billion in sales. Sony […]

Microsoft Invests In Blockchain Developer

Microsoft Invests In Blockchain Developer

Blockchain technology and NFTs have been mentioned a few times in this class. It certainly seems as though NFTs face growing pushback and have lost a great deal of popularity. Gamers have also voiced displeasure at increasing monetization and the emergence of “Pay-to-Earn” video games. Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft’s gaming division, has himself […]

Musqueam Art Featured in FIFA 23

Musqueam Art Featured in FIFA 23

Today being the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I came across this article on the CBC. EA collaborated with the Musqueam First Nation in designing and including Indigenous artwork in their latest iteration of FIFA. It may be a very minor gesture, but I found this to be a thoughtful addition to the game. […]