Unity unveils Humanity Grant winners for 2023
Unity unveiled the winners of its Unity Humanity Grant program in recognition of games that have the potential for social impact. After reviewing almost...
The DeanBeat: Riot Games launches South LA tech and gaming center in its own backyard
Riot Games and SoLA Impact’s I CAN Foundation have opened a tech and gaming center in poverty-stricken South Los Angeles. It’s an example of...
Game studio creators should be always be aware of social impact
What impact do games and the gaming industry have on the world around us? And at what point should those making games ask themselves...
Zynga will provide $1.4M in scholarships for North Carolina A&T State as part of social impact fund
Social mobile game publisher Zynga announced it has partnered with North Carolina A&T State University, the largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), to...
Pokémon Go maker Niantic donated $870,000 to pandemic relief and other causes in 2020
Pokémon Go maker Niantic said its social impact for 2020 includes $170,000 in donations for pandemic relief and $700,000 for education, sustainability, and health...
Niantic games generate significant social impact in 2018
Niantic said that its games Pokémon Go, Ingress, and Ingress Prime generated a lot of social impact in 2018. Since Pokémon Go alone has more than...
Gameheads’ second annual showcase shows off the work of Oakland’s budding game devs
Gameheads is going back to school to solve the game industry’s diversity problem. It’s a year-round program based in Oakland, California, that teaches development...
Games for Change’s 14th festival showcases social impact with diverse finalists (update)
The game industry has a growing number of festivals that tackle issues such as diversity, like the Game Devs of Color Expo and the...