1UPdate: Twitch streamer Keffals leads rally against controversial KiwiFarms site
In the latest segment of 1UPdate, CultureShift follows up on our previous conversation about the types of harassment that go...
Video games have been a multi-trillion-dollar industry for years now. But over the course of the pandemic, gaming has become more than a pastime — it’s become a vital connection and community for millions of people. Video games are also increasingly influencing music and film in a way that could significantly shape the next generation of media.
The size and scope of the gaming world has also brought a whole host of issues. Labor, economic, cultural and political challenges have rocked the gaming industry in recent years.
The 1UPdate covers the many facets of the gaming industry with longtime gaming journalist and WDET audio engineer, Nate Bender. You can hear the 1UPdate on CultureShift Thursdays at 1:06 p.m.
1UPdate: Harassment campaigns are increasingly common in gaming communities
While video games can be a source of fun for millions of people, gaming culture has a really uncomfortable relationship...
1UPdate: Are esports the sports of the future?
Esports (short for electronic sports) have a long history going all the way back to the '70s, but today are...
Video game music is breaking into the mainstream
Video game music is so vast and diverse. It can be overwhelming to know where to start. So for this...
Video games could improve your health
When most people think of video games, they tend to associate them with poor health, and it's easy to understand...
Gaming for good
Video games have become so much more than entertainment vehicles; they have become the hubs around which entire communities revolve....
How video games are shaping entertainment
Video games have been a multi-trillion-dollar industry for years now. But over the course of the pandemic, gaming has become...