There’s such a torrent of event news happening on a daily basis that a lot of important and informative news gets lost in the shuffle, not to mention a few humorous or quirky stories as well. Let us help you sift through that shuffle to pick out the stories of the week worth your time.
Here’s the first of our weekly(ish) roundup of news that you may find of interest.
Registration is now open for GDC Summer 2020
“Scheduled to take place August 4th through 6th at the Moscone Center, GDC Summer will be a unique GDC experience featuring innovative sessions and roundtables alongside high-quality technical talks.”
GDC 2020 talks are now available to watch for free
“Google is removing the $130 entry fee for its Stadia cloud gaming service indefinitely, the company said on Wednesday, making free high-end video games available to just about anyone with a computer during the coronavirus pandemic.
By making Stadia free now, Google is not only seizing a market opportunity but also trying to extend its lead in cloud gaming over rivals like Amazon, Microsoft and Nvidia, which are building their own platforms.”
Esports booming as real-life sports shut down
“Esports now have an advantage over real-life sports, which, from the professionals to the college level, have been canceled for now. It’s still game on for esports teams and universities across the state as nothing has changed for players and students alike.”
WHO and game companies launch #PlayApartTogether
“The World Health Organization (WHO) and the video game industry have teamed up on #PlayApartTogether, a promotional campaign that encourages healthy physical distancing by bringing special events, exclusives, activities, rewards, and inspiration to some of the most popular games in the world.
Some of the industry’s biggest and most powerful companies — from Activision Blizzard to Zynga — are participating, with billions of users represented.”
Ranking gaming’s most hilarious April Fools’s Jokes
“The current climate means April Fools’ doesn’t quite have the same shine as it usually does. With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe, partaking in the perennial day of jest could be considered distasteful and ill-timed.
Nevertheless, this hasn’t stopped developers, the press, and even the general public from having a go at trolling gamers. In these uncertain times, a dose of humor can provide some much-needed solace – if only as a distraction from trawling through the latest coronavirus news.”
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