Handicap International is using the retro game Minesweeper to raise funds and awareness of the prevalence of landmines globally. Combining the nostalgic fun of the 90’s game with the stark reality of the world, the campaign utilises this juxtaposition to drive home a strong message emotively.

Blending gaming and environmental activism, ‘The Originary Map’ engages players to defend the forests and indigenous people of the Amazon through education and play. Players are increasingly drawn to captivating gaming experiences that challenge the status quo and ignite social change.

With gamers immersing themselves in long-form narratives and engaging with their preferred mediums more intensely, streaming platforms are making moves to win their attention. From film versions of favorite games to player-centric spin-offs, what entertainment strategies will have the most appeal?

Disrupting a stale hardware category by tapping into the next evolution of casual gamers, Playdate is innovating in the world of gaming by putting participatory creativity at the heart of its media experience. Can collaborative, interactive, and nostalgic tech level up modern gaming culture?