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🎮 Seniors are back in the game! 🎮 A new initiative in central Ohio is bringing generations together through the power of video games! The partnership between LevelUpLand Ohio, Franklin County Office on Aging, and Esports Foundry is helping seniors stay sharp, connected, and engaged. From playing Solitaire with people across the globe to reviving passions like virtual golf, gaming is making a real difference in the lives of seniors by combating loneliness and boosting mental health. 👏 What do you think about seniors embracing esports? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know how gaming has impacted you or someone you know!

ESPORTS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF PLAY Women in Games’ mission is to bring together agents of change, advocates, men and boys, champions, experts and grass-roots organisations for new dialogues focused on achieving fairness and equity 💪 Our recent 20th Anniversary Global Women in Games Conference Conference PLAY GROUNDED explored the phenomenon of Play and Play Spaces: How play is designed, developed and published, where play happens, and what play is and can be, through the Women in Games Lens. The event provided an arena for discussion of the functions of play across multiple strands: from concept to publication – the makers and the players – the pleasure [of playing] and the pain [of toxic spaces]. 📢 This panel session – Esports and the Performance of Play – posed the question: If all the world's a stage, where are women players at in their Esports journey? The session featured Dr Lindsey Darvin, Ph.D. (Department of Sport Management), Sarah Kneller (MZMA/August Interactive), Vladyslava Zakhliebina (OG Esports Team Manager) and Karina Ziminaite (Z1MT Creative Studio) 📢 Many thanks again to all the wonderful speakers who contributed their valuable knowledge and expertise to this eye-opening anniversary conference 🎉 #WIGConf24 #womeningames #gamesindustry #gamedev #womeninesports

The Rise of E-Sports: Health Implications for Young Gamers In recent years, the world of competitive video gaming, known as e-sports, has exploded in popularity. With professional leagues, substantial prize money, and millions of viewers, e-sports has become a legitimate career path for many young gamers. However, with this rise in popularity comes a h... [...] #Health Read more... https://lnkd.in/dWaE7bYZ

As a big supporter of women in gaming, I love to see it getting the mainstream coverage it deserves ♥️ Both Sky News and BBC covered the Red Bull Instalock tournament that our team (G2 Gozen) won. Another trophy in the cabinet 🔥 But it's not just about the trophy. It's about showing what is possible. Getting visibility. I might have already told you this story, but a few months ago, I was watching LEC with my daughter. And just as the teams started to play, she asked me: "daddy, can girls play as well? Or is it only for boys?" And it was like a slap. Watching esports for the past twelve years, I just got used to it. You might say - there are no physical attributes holding girls back. They can compete with guys anytime they want. Which is true, but there is an asterisk to it. 🟢Representation and visibility🟢 As you can see from my example, many girls are not even aware that competitive gaming is something they can do. They have no role models. Or rather they didn't have in the past. So when boys can grow up wanting to play like Caps or Faker, girls can now grow up wanting to play like Mimi. Our Valorant star that you can see in this clip. What coverage like this brings to the table will have incredible impact down the road. And I'm glad to see G2 Esports on the forefront of this change. It also brings an almost untapped market for brands to engage with. I'm really excited for the future. When do you think we will see the first mixed teams in top tier tournaments?

Sports video games are the best way to discover new disciplines. Generations of sportsmen and sports journalists say that these productions inspired them to become interested in their main field. Still, it is necessary to mention millions of spectators who all started from virtual plays. Amazon is going to release a documentary about the impact of Madden NFL games into American football at the end of the week. Why these games are so vital to the whole industry? Well, it all comes down to accessibility. The best example can be found in Backyard Baseball ‘97. At first sight, game lacks quality to the productions released in the nineties, not talking about current ones. Its interface reminds an interactive encyclopedia, licences of professional teams and players are non-existent. However, after decades it played out for the game’s biggest advantage. All actions are made in the point-and-click style, which is easy to understand for kids and adults. The youngest ones will be more incentivized by playing characters their age. Teams are picked out of 30 players of different races, sexes, ancestry and even disability levels. Of course, some part of reality needs to be sacrificed, but this is only an arcade video game, which has done a great job in the area of inclusion. Almost every American child with computer access at the end of the 20th century knew that Latino player Pablo Sanchez was the best player in the game. It helped to fight all negative bias, not only in sports. And researching the modern sports video game and their attitude towards showing female competition I discovered that Backyard Baseball ‘97 was a major step forward in implementing athletes of different backgrounds. The remake of the game was recently released on the Steam platform. Due to the lack of access to source code current rightsholders had to sell the game without any improvements, the modern compatibility is guaranteed by using special emulators. Similar issues show us that we can lose not only a part of virtual entertainment history, but also sports history. What were your favorite retro sports games? Share it in the comments.#LearningSprintIOCYL #IOCYoungLeaders

Honored to be asked to join the panel, the conversations shaping the future. X Games Forum will be a full-day conference targeted at uniting the action sports and youth culture communities to explore the state and future of the industry. Panels and speakers will dive into topics driven by progression, authenticity, expression, community, culture and content. The panelists will include top athletes, industry professionals and thought leaders. What can we accomplish together next??

Gamers, I need your help! 🎮 There is a topic that keeps me up at night — mixed-gender esports teams. What's the deal with it? I know many of you are involved in esports, and I'd love to hear your thoughts. 🏆 Are mixed-gender teams forbidden? Are there rules that prevent them? Tournament organizers, esports team managers, talent coaches — what's your take? 👾 And to my fellow gamers, what do you think? Why don't we see mixed-gender teams at major public events? Is there an unbreakable belief that games aren't for women? Or is it a question of abilities? Let's start this conversation! I can’t wait to hear your opinion and investigate this question more! 🔍

THE BIGGEST GAMING EMPIRE THAT WILL CHANGE ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS and CULTURE LAUNCHES 12/14/24 We are excited to officially introduce The Global Gaming League on December 14th LIVE from our 43,000 sq ft building in Las Vegas, which is the home to our campus, academy, HQ, and more. We have been working on this for 18 months to bring together gaming, music, sports, fashion, celebrity, and culture in a way that has never been done before. We will be announcing the league, what it’s about, how it works, and its mission and plans, as well as introducing some of the celebrity team owners, and brand partners. We have a bunch of special guests and performances, as well as a press conference with our CEO, Clinton Sparks, Director of strategy, T-Pain, and Chairman of the board, Jeff Hoffman. This will be a night that will cement the beginning of a new and innovative approach on both gaming and entertainment - brought to you by folks who have built billion dollar companies and have shaped and shifted culture for 20 plus years. The best part about The GGL is that it’s for EVERYBODY. This was built to enhance and uplift the entire gaming ecosystem, and transcend entertainment, while.. Connecting cultures Building international bridges Uplifting underserved communities Closing age gaps, and Creating new opportunities for everyone. Are you a gamer? Want to be part of the league? Follow the movement and join our community @globalgamingleague and Globalgamingleague.com Get familiar with the WWE and UFC of video gaming. Welcome to The Global Gaming League. 🎮🕹️ See you in Vegas. Interested in attending? Send me a message. #gaming #videogames #entertainment #gamers #music #fashion #sports #celebrity #culture #lifestyle #globalgamingleague #everybodygames

Games! 🎮Emerging Trend Alert: Youth Sports Engagement Shifts! Thanks Financial Times for that interesting article! Thanks Aaron K. for sharing it! Evidence shows a decline ⬇️ in youth engagement with live sports. A recent YouGov Sport report found only 31% of 18-24-year-olds watch live matches, compared to 75% for those 55+. Instead, younger viewers prefer highlights, social media interactions with athletes, and sports video games. How can the industry adapt? Read more! #SportsTrends #YouthEngagement #videogames #games #sports