The DeanBeat: The State Department’s gaming man wants more citizen diplomats
Josh Shen is one of the only people in the federal government whose job has a lot to do with video games. He’s a...
Never Alone maker E-Line Media introduces DIY game The Endless Mission
E-Line Media, creators of the Never Alone video game about Native Alaskans, has unveiled The Endless Mission, a sandbox-style creation game that takes players...
Creators of The Forest Song win a free trip to GamesBeat 2016
The creators of a unique game called The Forest Song have won a free trip to GamesBeat 2016 as part of a contest. Colabee...
Destiny wins best game at London’s Bafta awards; indies also triumph
Monument Valley, OlliOlli, and Never Alone were among the other big winners.
Making money, doing good: The new genre of ‘world games’ like Never Alone (interview)
Games about indigenous cultures could be fresh, educational, and make money.
Brenda Romero on cashing in, selling out, and staying true to yourself while making games (interview)
"We love this f****** industry," Romero says.
After Never Alone, E-Line Media and Alaska Native group see big opportunity in ‘world games’
The company is now talking with other cultures to tell more diverse tribal stories through video games.
Never Alone’s technical flaws undermine its beautifully told story (review)
Never Alone is a fascinating experiment of using games to celebrate a little-known culture.
Creators of Alaska Native adventure want to usher in a new era of ‘world games’
The purpose of world games is to provide entertaining experiences based on the stories and values of indigenous cultures.
Alaska Natives join game devs on Never Alone game to spotlight cultural traditions
Culturally accurate video game features the adventures of an Inupiat girl and an Arctic fox -- and it represents an attempt to preserve a traditional culture via the medium of a game.