Explore Black History Month with G4C: Games, Exhibits, and More! 🚀

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Games for Change
February 21, 2024

Welcome to the February Newsletter! Join us in celebrating Black History Month with immersive experiences, educational insights, and exciting updates on G4C Student Challenge Level Ups, Game Jams, and more! Take a short break from Persona 3 and gear up for an insightful read ahead.

-Team G4C

Join us in honoring the contributions of black and Brown innovators in the gaming industry this Black History Month. Our latest blog post showcases games and experiences that highlight the black community's rich narratives, address societal challenges, and offer innovative solutions. At Games for Change, we're committed to amplifying these voices year-round, recognizing their profound impact on gaming and beyond.

Dive into the immersive world of video games at the Harlem School of the Arts with the FREE exhibit, 'Video Games: The Great Connector' in partnership with G4C! Explore how Gen Z harnesses the power of video games to build meaningful connections with themselves, their communities, and their futures. Also check out the social impact arcade, curated by G4C. This immersive exhibit runs until March 30, 2024. Don't miss this unique opportunity to see how games are shaping the future of connectivity and social impact.

Grab your FREE tickets: here

There are 2 exciting G4C Learn Game Jams happening in March - check them out and RSVP today!

Virtual Game Jam With Ocean Wise 🎮️
When: 3/9, from 12 - 4 pm EST
Where: Online via Zoom
Register: here

NYC Game Jam With EcoRise 🕹️
When: 3/15, from 4 - 8 pm EST
Where: Microsoft Experience Center, 677 5th Avenue New York, NY 10022
Register: here

  • Discover how Jerry Lawson impacted the gaming industry and explore his contributions to the gaming world.

  • Participate in a study led by Drew Davidson at CMU - Share your perspective on games mixed reality, themed entertainment, and more. Take the survey here.

  • Calling global creatives, exploring opportunities for artistic research, and applying to Onassis AiR's 2024/25 Open Call. Apply here.

  • Deep dive into ‘Gaming for Good’ as Sybo and Playmob CEOs share insights on the power of gaming's potential to address climate change and more. In this VentureBeat article.

  • Explore this GamesIndustry.biz article as Natalie Burns and Améliane Chiasson shed light on accessibility challenges in games and solutions for empowering play for all.

  • Wicked Saints Studios is inviting youth aged 13-24 to playtest 'World Reborn,' an interactive game with augmented reality that enhances cognitive and social skills. Give it a try for Android or iOS!

Stars and Time tells the story of Siffrin and their adventurer friends—a found family bound together by fate to end the tyrannical reign of an evil king. But as victory is just within the party’s grasp, a tragedy occurs, the clock resets, and they have to do it all again.

Belle Automata is the journey of an android reinventing herself. Join Aureve and the others as they forge their paths dealing with love, self-acceptance, and grief for a life left behind.