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Join us in celebrating the G4C2024 award finalists, and special awards recipients and discover networking opportunities at the festival. Secure your tickets before prices rise on June 10th!
Games for Change
June 10, 2024
Welcome to the June Newsletter—G4C2024 is less than three weeks away! Learn more about the recipients for the Special Awards and the finalists for the Best Board or Tabletop Game for Impact Award; opportunities to network with our global community of change-makers; celebrating the LGBTQ community through past festival sessions and games; and much more! Take a quick break from Princess Peach Showdown and get ready for an insightful read.
In case you missed it. Today is the last day to secure your regular-priced, premium, and all-access tickets. Prices increase after June 10th, and only General Admission tickets will be available!
-Team G4C
Last month, we announced the finalists for the G4C Awards for the digital awards categories. Today, we are excited to reveal the Best Board or Tabletop Game for Impact Category finalists and the Special Award Recipients! 🎉 🏆
 The G4C Special Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations in the gaming industry who are driving social good through their work.🏅 🎮️ G4C Industry Leadership Award: Minecraft, for its unparalleled influence and creative empowerment over 15 years. 💰️ G4C Giving Award: Twitch, for its unwavering commitment to supporting creators and charitable causes through various initiatives. 🌍️ G4C Indie Breakout Award: Venba for authentically representing the immigrant experience and cultural identity through innovative gameplay. 🤲 G4C Vanguard Award: Alyssa Sweetman, for her dedication to charity fundraising and fostering inclusivity in gaming. |  📈 Submissions for the Best Board or Tabletop Game for Impact Category soared by 71% this year, showcasing the growing influence and importance of social impact games on analog platforms. Our expert judges carefully selected the finalists for their exceptional ability to raise awareness, drive change, and achieve educational goals through captivating gameplay and tactile mechanics. Learn more about these games below! Want to learn more about these finalists? Check out this in-depth Polygon article! |
 | Stay tuned to our social channels for more exciting updates as we countdown to the G4C Awards ceremony on June 27 at #G4C2024, presented by the amazing Anjali Bhimani, well known for her roles in Overwatch, Apex, Ms. Marvel, and Critical Role’s Candela Obscura. |
This year's Festival promises a diverse array of engaging topics, including Games and Learning, Health and Wellness, Civics and Social Issues, and much more! Check out some of the insightful sessions featuring speakers from various sectors including the UN and the tech industry:
🌍 UN Fireside Chat | Leveling Up for Global Goals: Why the Games Industry Matters for the UN SDGs. Join us for a fireside chat as we explore the profound influence of the gaming industry in driving positive change and how it can drive progress in advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Gain insights from Sam Barratt, Jason Gonzales, Kyle Young, and Susanna Pollack.
🎲 Flip The Table: Rewriting the Rules of Tabletop Game Design and Social Impact. Dive into all things analog gaming and social impact with innovative creatives Charlie Hall, Tory Brown, Elizabeth Hargrave, Eric Lang, and Andrew Navaro for a more impactful future.
🌟 Empowering Diversity in Gaming: Fostering Inclusivity Through Youth Engagement and Storytelling. Delve into a conversation on promoting diversity in gaming. Learn about the ways diverse, authentic narratives and future storytellers are shaping a more inclusive future with Ryan O'Callaghan and Albert Dankwa.
🎮 GLAAD Gaming: The State of LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games. Explore the groundbreaking inaugural report by GLAAD in partnership with Nielsen, shedding light on LGBTQ+ representation in video games with Tristan Marra.
Uncover the growing population of women gamers in India and how they are changing perceptions in this Vogue article.
Dive into GLAAD Gaming’s most recent report, “The State of LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games,” to gain insight into the gaming industry’s recent trends.
Discover how the gaming industry can foster a more inclusive environment for all players in the Guardian article.
Explore some exciting upcoming game releases with LGBTQ themes in this GCN article.
There is still time to lock in your spot for the AWE USA 2024! This event will focus on XR, augmented reality, web3, and more. Learn more here.
 | Get In the Car, Loser: Embark on a Journey with three lesbian adventurers and an angel as they go on a road trip to stop the evil Machine Devil from being resurrected and escape the Divine Order that seeks to capture them. |
 | 2064: Read Only Memories: Explore Neo-San Francisco, 2064 AD, and play as a struggling journalist is interrupted by the world’s first sapient machine, Turing. On this journey, the pair will encounter a colorful cast of locals and overcome challenges as you uncover the city’s secrets behind the overlapping futures of technology and humanity. |
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