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Will Roblox’ new advertising rules make a difference?

Game Daily

It’s been a full year since the consumer advocacy group Truth in Advertising (TINA) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commision about Roblox’s lax policy towards in-game advertising to children. In theory, an advertiser that breaks the rules can be banned by Roblox.

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Bukola Akingbade of Kucheza Gaming on nurturing dreams and shaping industries

PreMortem.Games

It was a piece about architecture and advertising. So from my second year in university, I knew I was going to go into advertising for sure.” And that ethos resonates with me that games for good don’t mean you make only educational games.” I read that and thought actually yes, this is exactly what I want to do.

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How to break into the visual effects industry with advice from Alt VFX

CG Spectrum

About Alt VFX (or Alt+) Alt VFX is a small, independent VFX and post-production company doing large-scale projects in film, television, and advertising. Her first big break was at a small agency doing uninspiring advertisements for late-night TV. Job applications didn't work for Genevieve, so she sought an internship.

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The Influence of Demographics on the Video Game Industry

Logic Simplified

Needless to say, Demographics like age, race, ethnicity, gender, income, education, and employment provide valuable insights that guide game development companies during the process of creating, marketing, and maintaining games.

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VR Technology – hot or not?

Played with Fire

Not just games – The VR industry is no longer just about games; it also includes education, medicine, and architecture. Its no secret that advertising is the key to commerce, so its no surprise that the rise of VR influencers is accompanied by an increase in consumers who want to buy their own headset. No problem!

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Challenges and Opportunities in Metaverse Game Development

iXie gaming

Below are some of them: New Revenue Streams: NFT game development offers new and innovative ways to monetize gaming experiences, including virtual goods, in-game advertising, and subscriptions. This can create new and sustainable revenue streams for developers, as well as opportunities to monetize gaming experiences in new ways.

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Screen Time Debate: Puffs or Broccoli?

Game Design Aspect

Free apps targeting preschoolers do tend to be advertising-based and questionably educational. Still, she can't shake the feeling that shaving a cartoon lion is not altogether educational. Sago Mini and Toca Boca are owned by the same company and follow the mantra that "Fun is Learning."