by Anna Priedite | May 30, 2024 | Health Point, Social Issues
A transgender man recalls his experiences of navigating the gaming community – and in particular, the hostility which resides in many online spaces. Max Cleveland is a 19 year old transgender man, who like most guys his age, has a deep love for video games. He’s...
by Daniel Benoke | May 27, 2024 | Health Point, Social Issues
There is a rise of female gamers and many of them face abuse online because of their gender unfortunately. Women gamers have increased in recent years and continue to do so, currently constituting approximately 48% of players worldwide, according to a 2022 report by...
by Daniel Benoke | May 26, 2024 | Health Point, Social Issues
A child’s safety is paramount, and many parents are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of the online world. However, media attention has primarily focused on the risks of social media and neglected to highlight crucial safeguarding in the online gaming...
by Daniel Benoke | May 23, 2024 | Health Point, Social Issues, WASD
Special Effect, a disability charity, is leading the way in making all video games accessible to people with low mobility issues. The charity has transformed the lives of people with physical challenges worldwide by developing specific controller hardware to meet any...
by Alex Bull | May 20, 2024 | Health Point, Social Issues
Video games are the ultimate escape from the struggles of everyday life for many people. Immersing yourself in a virtual world and freeing yourself from the burdens of work, school and even home life is one of the most popular pastimes in the world, and there is an...
by Ewan Jardine | May 20, 2024 | Health Point, Social Issues
Microtransactions are a controversial topic within the gaming community and beyond. With debate on the topic growing, what sort of impact have these products had on the industry? We spoke to those who have felt the effects. Ben Oates is a 30 year old content creator...
