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A secretly educational video game: Anno 1800
Climate change is commonly referred to as a wicked problem. This is because of the changing landscape of individual issues arising from it that are ever-changing and near impossible to resolve. One thing that is commonly agreed upon is its cause. The misuse of resources, particularly fossil fuels, has caused an undeniable increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that is warming the planet, acting like a blanket and trapping in heat energy from the sun.
Improving lockdown mental health with mobile gaming
2020 has already been a difficult year and has caused mental health to suffer for many people. However, there has been an increased dependence on technology and gaming to pass the time. Mobile gaming is often free to play and having entertainment, a way to socialise and a way to learn all in the palm of your hand has been essential to helping combat mental health issues.
5 tips to help you be more eco-friendly at work
For most people, becoming eco-friendly starts by making lifestyle changes at home. But it doesn’t have to end there. With many of us preparing to return to the office, now is the perfect time to follow these top tips so you can go green at work too.
Is streaming the future of mobile gaming?
The ability to play AAA titles in all their glory on your mobile device is certainly an appealing thought. Imagine titles such as Destiny 2 or Red Dead Redemption 2 being played without any loading screens, all in glorious HD at a smooth 60 FPS.
Three eco-friendly ideas for your summer holidays
Summer holidays are just around the corner, meaning it’s time to kick back and relax. With these handy tips, you can make sure you make the best of your vacation at no cost to the environment.
Crunch culture and it's impact on the game industry
The gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the business world, employing tens of thousands of people to create quality products enjoyed by millions worldwide, while also generating billions of pounds in revenue every year.
5 easy ways you can make your home more eco-friendly
A significant amount of rubbish that comes from our home each day ends up in landfills and oceans and has a hugely detrimental effect on the environment. Going greener with eco-friendly products has never been more prevalent.
Did you know that you can get these health benefits from gaming?
We are always hearing about the negative effects of playing games on our phones, but is mobile gaming really as bad as it's made out to be? Here we look at four health benefits of mobile gaming.