Wingspan is an award-winning strategy board game that’s based on birds and leans into themes of conservation, inviting players to become environmental stewards. With the game expanding and looking to further its range and community, how is its popularity reflective of shifting consumer ideals?

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 of Checkpoint: How Video Games Power Up Minds, Kick Ass, and Save Lives, to understand the benefits of gaming that transcend entertainment.

With many people still seeing going to therapy as a sign of weakness, alternative mental health solutions – like gaming – are gaining traction. DeepWell is spearheading mental health care in the gaming sector, enabling people to explore new types of therapy that work for them.

Gone are the days when gaming was considered lazy or nerdy. Video games have become a lucrative profession, they’ve offered escapism and connection during lockdown, and they’re even moving into the medical realm as doctors prescribe certain games to treat disorders such as ADHD.