Oscar-winning documentaryColettefollows the journey of Colette Marin-Catherine as she returns to the place her brother was killed during WWII. Originally featured in a game, the win shows gaming’s transition to celebrated art form, and people’s desire for compelling and immersive narratives.

Video games may conjure up imagery of ultra-fantasy but can these play a positive role in mental health? Canvas8 spoke to Joe Donnelly, author ofCheckpoint: How Video Games Power Up Minds, Kick Ass, and Save Lives, to understand the benefits of gaming that transcend entertainment.

It's not news that frequent gamers use music to enhance the gaming experience. But Gen Z gamers engage more with music through gaming than other generations. Whether syncing their own music with gameplay or using games for music discovery, they're seeking ways to connect music and gaming platforms.

With gaming influencers the most popular on the internet, FaZe Clan has reached an audience of over 350 million social media subscribers and was valued at $1 billion in 2021. But how has the organization garnered such a following? And what is it doing to innovate in a rapidly developing industry?