“Sidekick: The Video Games Mental Health Journal”
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Recently we asked our community on their thoughts about the challenges and experiences associated with seeking a diagnosis for ADHD and/or Autism. For those who don’t know, ADHD and Autism both fall under the spectrum of neurodiversity; a broad and...
Read storyGuest post by Alif Trevethan, Inclusion and Belonging Manager at Sumo Group, one of our Level Up partners. In 2021, Sumo Group launched its internal Inclusion and Belonging community, PRISM. What started as a small, ambitious group passionate about diversity...
Read storyWe’re thrilled to see a brand new initiative from Dove and the open source afro hair library create ‘Code my Crown’ – a guide to the creation and celebration of Black hair textures and protective styles in video games. The...
Read storyWritten by SaltyVet23, U.S. Navy Veteran As one can expect, being in the Navy is a… unique experience. For those who don’t know what the experience is like, imagine taking your entire high school and making it float at sea....
Read storyJosé A. Morales | StrawHatRican, U.S. Air Force Veteran Peddling Cartridges Long before Dante and Randall clerked the Quick Stop and RTS Video, I had the privilege of being raised in a video store long ago on the shores of...
Read storyWith the advent of achievements becoming a mainstay in gaming, it is easy to associate compulsive behaviour with ‘trophy hunters’ and ‘completionists’ who desire to 100% a game. The self-satisfaction that many people feel from getting an achievement (gaming-related or...
Read storyBefore discovering I had ADHD, I thought I was alone in my quirks and how I socialise. But my experiences were more universal than I realised. Gaming has evolved to be more than an experience shared alone. In the world...
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Feeling different from usual or noticed a change in your behaviour? Learn about some common feelings and mental health symptoms, how to cope with them, and where to go for help.
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Before Your Eyes is an emotional first person narrative adventure which tells the story of a soul’s journey into the afterlife using your real-life blinks. The story begins after Benny’s death, aboard the ship of a mythical Ferryman tasked with shepherding souls to the afterlife. In order to help you pass on, he must first learn the story of Benny’s life. And so, he sends them back to relive his most important moments. The game adopts a unique mechanic, where every time you blink, you progress the story.
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