In Real Life: The News From The Intersection Of Games & The Real World
Everything that affects the lives of gamers and things gamers care about is right here. If it’s a brush with the law, new legislation affecting gaming, or just the many cool things happening in gaming culture, IRL’s the place to be.
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‘I Felt Like My Own Community Turned On Me’: The Fallout When An Australian Game Became An NFT
From all the Australian games of the last several years, The Gardens Between is one of the more successful. It’s a polished, critically acclaimed platformer from a well renowned team. But then the studio announced The Gardens Between would be sold as an NFT (non-fungible token).
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New Transformers Cyberverse Figures Roll Out, Then Transform
Hasbro’s new Roll N’ Change Bumblebee and Optimus Prime, announced today for release in September, perfectly illustrate the difference between Transformers’ collector and kids lines. Look at how much fun commercial actor lad is having. You don’t get that from collecting expensive high-end figures.
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With Japan Closed To Tourists, Empty Buildings In Akihabara Are Increasing
With Tokyo still under state of emergency orders due to covid-19 and the country closed to tourists, businesses relying on visitors have been hit especially hard by the pandemic.
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Professional Tag Needs Its Own Video Game
Given how much everybody loved Mirror’s Edge, and how much publishers like competitive multiplayer games with the potential for customisable skins, maybe it’s time for a professional tag spin-off.