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Thanks, Jaime De Oteyza Blanch, for sharing this BBC News MUNDO article. It’s fascinating how Marcus du Sautoy highlights the role of play, rather than just thinking, as key to our development. He says play is like music and math—both create little worlds where we can dive in and really explore. Du Sautoy also emphasizes that games provide a safe and engaging way to enter our internal worlds and understand others' perspectives. This insight is especially relevant today with all the cultural issues we're facing. By offering a space to explore complex and sensitive topics, games can help foster empathy and understanding. As we navigate these challenges, it's crucial to think about how the design and narrative of games impact players’ perceptions and learning. Du Sautoy's perspective reminds us that games are not just entertainment; they’re powerful tools for social and emotional exploration.

🎮 Madrid strengthens its position as a hub for video game industry investment 🎮 The successful Andalusian Video Game Museum, OXO Museo del Videojuego, takes a strategic leap by opening a new location in the heart of Madrid, reinforcing the capital's status as a cultural and business reference in the gaming industry. 📍 Located at 8 Postigo de San Martín Street, in the iconic space previously occupied by La Central bookstore, this museum aims to become an essential meeting point for enthusiasts, professionals, and companies in the sector. 🕹️ The grand opening coincides with a tribute to 30 years of PlayStation, highlighting Madrid's role not only as a showcase for gaming culture but also as a global connection platform for the video game industry. 💡 This new addition underscores Madrid's appeal as a prime destination for video game companies seeking a dynamic ecosystem brimming with talent and growth opportunities. https://lnkd.in/ez9zytFf #Madridinvestment #MadridGaming #VideoGameIndustry #CreativeIndustries #PlayStation30thAnniversary

🌟 Diving into the Magic of Audio-Driven Game Design 🌟 🚀 A few days ago, I embraced the challenge of creating a game in 48 hours under the theme "Outer Space". Driven by recent personal experiences and as part of an experiment, I decided to create a game using only sounds. This experiment led to the creation of The AudioNaut—a 5-minute audio game built with Unity, where you play as an astronaut needing to repair audio stations before the oxygen in your suit runs out. 🎧 The AudioNaut is designed to be fully accessible to visually impaired individuals, with no graphical content on the game screen. This approach was based on thorough research into accessible games and prioritizing accessibility above all else. 🌌 This project was a departure from my usual focus on visual elements, and it has opened my eyes to the powerful role of sound in gaming. It’s been a fun and magical experience discovering how immersive sound can be without traditional graphics. 🎮 I encourage everyone to experience The AudioNaut and see how sound alone can create a compelling game environment. Your feedback is invaluable and will help shape future projects! https://lnkd.in/dSWuejhu #AccessibleGaming #AudioGames #GameAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #TechForAll

Whereas it’s uncommon for a Newsbytes to be revealed exterior of a weekend, it’s nonetheless September whereas I sort – assuming I can end what Ted and others on the AH Discord have helped to compile and ship over in sufficient time, it may be a hybrid nearer for Q3 and opener for This fall. Regardless, let’s rise up to hurry on a number of the information (e.g. AAMA Gala 2024): Trade Show Updates As noticed in our Trade Show Season Preview publish firstly of the month, September has been a really busy one for arcade trade occasions. So, even after the protection of GTI Asia China Expo and IAAPA Expo Europe, right here now we have somewhat extra from these exhibits. First off, the AAMA Gala 2024 occurred in-between them. This was a a lot smaller, lower-key affair as is normally the case, however did see just a few firms showcase ‘new’ merchandise. Not a lot media has come out of it to indicate what these might or might not have been (it’s attainable a lot of that was new to AAMA, fairly than new-new), nevertheless a video of Sega Amusements demonstrating Apex Rebels was despatched by AH’s supply at Uncooked Thrills. AVS Companies did also post a few photos, together with Bandai Namco’s Tom & Jerry Kitchen Chaos and Stern previewing The Uncanny X-Males: Then for an replace on GTI, just a few firms who attended it and the organizers themselves have been slowly posting extra movies from the present. Ted was each stunned and amused by this official video by GTI of a company’s train-themed pusher with a very loud horn firstly (hold your quantity down earlier than clicking there), however most notable right here is UNIS’ highlights reel from the present, which presents up some very transient glimpses on the new titles they’d positioned pictures sharing bans on (e.g. Monster Kart, Superb Universe, and Sailor’s Quest VR 2): That UNIS video will take us onto one other matter right here in a second, however earlier than going there, it needs to be famous that the Japan Amusement Expo is beginning to get some motion. Listed below are the brand new official AE websites which have opened up, provided that it’s already October over in Japan: More will seemingly come quickly; exA-Arcadia will even be there, though what they may reveal stays to be seen. Additionally word that with these websites open above, they don’t present every part that might be coming to the present. Now, onto that UNIS bit we talked about. New Trailers (UNIS, Sega Amusements) Regardless of having a photograph share ban, UNIS have certainly now posted an official trailer for one of many new titles they confirmed off at GTI (hopefully the others will get their very own trailers quickly as properly). Now identified to be referred to as Monster Kart in English, this one appears to ape Mario Kart with an authentic IP and a way more distinctive motion-based cupboard. Not many arcade kart racers have gone down that route; Sega’s Membership Kart did

Hello to all our connected friends passionate about video games and sound design! 👋🎮🔊 We are super excited to share with you our latest blog post: "Case Study: How Effective Sound Design Can Transform the Gaming Experience." 🎧 Have you ever wondered why some games stick in your mind long after you've played them? Spoiler alert: the sound plays a big part! 😉 In this article, we delve into the behind-the-scenes of sound design and discover how these small sound details can completely change the game. From creating immersive atmospheres to iconic sounds that make you feel alive, we're exploring all of that! We even take a look (or rather an ear 👂) at "The Last of Us" to see how they managed to keep us on the edge of our seats with their amazing sound design. So, whether you're a gaming pro, a content creator, or just curious, I invite you to read this article. You will never see (and hear) your favorite games in the same way again! Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/eUUjVSRh  Don't hesitate to share your favorite sound experiences; I can't wait to read your feedback! #GameDesign #SoundDesign #GamingExperience #VideoGames

🎉 We are excited to share our latest project! 🎉 Recently, we presented AstrOasis as our Final Degree Project (TFG) in collaboration with UDIT, Universidad de Diseño, Innovación y Tecnología and Playstation Talents. This project has been an incredible journey of creativity and teamwork, and we are thrilled with the results we have achieved so far. What is AstrOasis? AstrOasis is a virtual reality game that combines the excitement of a first-person shooter with rhythm mechanics in a vibrant cyberpunk universe. Set in a dystopian future on the planet Oasis, players embark on a thrilling adventure through neon-lit streets filled with danger, where every move and attack must be synchronized with the music to be effective. This game has been developed by Alejandro Mosquera, Carlos Cabrera Fernández, Ignacio Costero and me. Key features of the game: Rhythmic Combat: Sync your attacks and movements with the music to achieve the highest score. Cyberpunk Environment: Explore a futuristic world full of visual and narrative details. Dynamic Challenges: Face enemies that appear suddenly and strategically. We are very proud of the progress we have made, but this is just the beginning. We have big plans for the coming months. Our goal is to continue developing AstrOasis to present an even more polished and complete product. I leave you here a link to the itchio page where you can download the current version of the game, as well as a trailer of the game. We want to thank everyone who has supported us on this journey, and we eagerly look forward to sharing more updates soon. Stay tuned for more news about AstrOasis! Itchio Page: https://lnkd.in/dXxF4z9N #AstrOasis #VRGame #Cyberpunk #GameDevelopment #PlayStationTalents #TFG #RealityVirtual #IndieGameDev #GameDesign #StudentProject

Creator of "Space Invaders" is 80 years old now. He changed the arcade scene forever in an attempt to beat Atari's "Breakout". I remember playing the game and having fun for hours with its simple graphics yet empowering imagination as I was defending earth! Here is an interview of "Dean Takahashi" with the legend "Tomohiro Nishikado" and there is much to enjoy and learn: https://lnkd.in/dtpjHh2i #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #arcadegames

Here in this story are some lessons to learn in business...call it "cross fertilization" of ideas. First let me quickly share my own personal experience. My mother is in the U.S. and suffers from Alzheimers. She equally has had several physical set backs with falls and flare ups from prior injuries. There was one therapist recently who employed the same "game" tactics to get my mother to do her physical therapy. The results were amazing! So....now....what does that have to do with your business or work? People like to have fun. Both your employees and customers like to have fun. Training Employees - Make it FUN. Use related learning games i.e. gamification....online Kahoot is a lot of fun. Training customers....use the same tactic. Make it memorable and fun. Do not do Death by Powerpoint....be EFFECTIVE and be FUN. Hint / Tip / By the Way - Fun SELLS....even serious topics can have fun sides to them. Sell more...be Fun.

Have you seen the peculiar mix of 80s that’s been going around lately? We're almost midway through 2024 so the 2024/25 trends are properly making themselves at home - particularly Meta Phantasma. Also known as Pop Futurism, this 2024/25 trend started as a slow departure from the usual moody, retro vapourwave look and veered off into Superstudio imagery, combined with gaming aesthetic. Read up more on this trend below or get the full trend report, complete with briefs, references, colour palettes and more ⭐ https://lnkd.in/eqhW2wYY

Check out this article I wrote about getting the Ray Interactors set up for VR in Unity. #vr #vrdevelopment #gamedevhq #gamedevelopment #unity3d #unitydevelopment https://lnkd.in/gjTv7rmP