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The Strong National Museum of Play opens new Japanese Indie Gaming exhibit
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (141+ words) The Strong National Museum of Play opens new Japanese Indie Gaming'WHEC.com The Strong National Museum of Play opens new Japanese Indie Gaming exhibit ROCHESTER, N.Y. " The Strong National Museum of Play has opened a new mini exhibit on Friday, focused…...
YouTube relaxes monetization policy on videos with controversial content
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) YouTube is updating its guidelines for videos containing content that advertisers define as controversial, allowing more creators to earn full ad revenue when they tackle sensitive issues in a nongraphic way. With the update that went into effect Tuesday, YouTube…...
Good Question: How can parents keep children safe while playing interactive video games?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (287+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " The holidays are here and the number one item on a lot of kids" lists this year: video games. The Electronic Software Association asked kids what they want this year. Three out of five of them said video games,…...
Google Play Store users may receive payment from $700M settlement over anti-competitive practices
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (144+ words) If you bought something on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023, you could be getting some money back as part of a $700 million settlement with Google over anti-competitive practices.If the settlement is approved by the court in…...
How parents can protect kids from the dangers of online gaming
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (186+ words) Court documents revealed that Steiner used the account names LordVader1253 and IceShark1253 to send explicit messages and obtain phone numbers from his victims. Steiner was aware of the victims" ages, officials said. In March, the FBI received a report from a parent…...
Video game artist showcases his work at Visual Studies Workshop in Rochester
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (198+ words) A Toronto-based video game artist is making a stop in Rochester to showcase his creations. Thursday marked the first night of the pop-up arcade called "Games by Droquen" at the Visual Studies Workshop on King Street. Video game artist showcases…...
Video gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billion
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (746+ words) Electronic Arts, the maker of video games like "Madden NFL," "Battlefield," and "The Sims," is being acquired by an investor group including Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund in the largest private equity-funded buyout in history. The investors, who also include…...
Strong Museum kicks off first-ever conference on BIPOC Game Studies
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (163+ words) The first-ever conference on BIPOC Game Studies kicks off on Friday in Rochester and runs till Sunday at The Strong National Museum of Play. Strong Museum kicks off first-ever conference on BIPOC Game Studies ROCHESTER, N.Y. " The first-ever conference on BIPOC…...
Sony raises the price of the Playstation 5 in the US
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (264+ words) Sony has raised the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles being sold in the United States by $50 due to a challenging economic environment. The price change affects the standard Playstation 5, the Digital Edition and the Pro. According to Sony, prices for…...
Great Lakes Gaming kicks off summer camp series for kids to explore esports and more
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (161+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " The Great Lakes Gaming summer camp series kicks off Monday for local youth.The camp offers kids ages 8-12 the opportunity to play video games and learn about the world of esports, game design and even build computers. Their goal…...