human activities
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Woman Steals $940,221 To Spend On Gambling Game That Never Paid Out
A woman has plead guilty to fraud charges after using her position as the accounts manager at a veterinary hospital to steal around A$940,221, which she spent entirely on a mobile gambling game that did not and could not ever pay out with real cash.
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Genshin Impact’s Cooking Minigame Offers A Cosy Break From Its Roguelike Event
As part of Genshin Impact’s ongoing Labyrinth Warriors event, developer miHoYo has launched a limited-time web game called “Yummy! Barbecue Under the Stars.” In this cooking minigame which can be played via your internet browser, players earn in-game items and primogems (premium currency) for their culinary skills. It’s a cosy experience that I recommend playing…
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UK Cracks Down On In-Game Ads And Microtransactions
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has released new, updated guidance on how game developers and publishers should and shouldn’t advertise in-game premium currencies and other purchases. The ASA is pushing back against in-game timers, labels such as “Best Value!” and more.
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Uncovering The Real History Of The Women Who Pioneered Video Games
It’s a fact: The women who helped shape the video game industry often go unacknowledged, hidden from history by popular narratives and male-centric scholarship. Mary Kenney, a narrative writer and game designer at Insomniac Games, aims to shed light on some of those overlooked pioneers by highlighting key women who’ve made major contributions to the…