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Global Video Games Industry Rises To Covid-19 Challenge To Entertain, Connect, Educate, Donate And Communicate Public Health Messaging
#stayhomeplaytogether #PlayApartTogether
ISFE PUBLISHES GUIDANCE FOR VIDEO GAME PLAY FOR PARENTS
With the world facing the biggest public health crisis in living memory, the global video games industry is harnessing its reach, its imagination, and its unique ability to connect people whilst keeping them at home indoors, to help keep its 2.5 billion players safe from Covid-19. And with millions of children turning to their video games for entertainment, education and to connect to their friends, ISFE has published a blog for parents to help them manage safe and healthy game play during the pandemic.
ISFE CEO Simon Little said: “Never has it been so important to keep people entertained and connected in the safety of their own homes. The video games industry is uniquely placed to encourage people all over the world to use the technology of video game play to help cope with the challenge we are facing right now and to make it easier to stay home, stay safe, and protect others.
“We urge parents all over Europe to take a moment to read our comprehensive guide for parents on how to ensure their children are playing appropriate games, how to use the parental controls available on all games and consoles to set time limits, to control in-game spending and manage privacy settings, and how to keep them safe online. We encourage all parents to make some time to play with their children. The ISFE guide includes a list of games and free educational content that the industry is making available during the crisis.”
The industry takes its responsibility to its players, companies and employees extremely seriously.
Industry trade associations are:
- supporting their member companies and providing them and their employees with information on national business and financial support schemes
- devising and joining campaigns to encourage players to follow public health authority rules and guidelines, using hashtags such as #stayhomeplaytogether and the industry’s WHO-supported #PlayApartTogether initiative
- promoting healthy gaming behaviour and the use of parental controls
- helping parents find appropriate games for their families
- devising campaigns to minimise the impact of social distancing on mental health
Video games companies are:
- Donating to Covid-19 emergency funds
- Inserting in-game Covid-19 safety messaging
- Making educational games free during the crisis
- Making fitness games free during the crisis
- Taking measures to preserve network capacity
Simon Little added, “This situation is new to us, as it is to everyone but the video games industry is committed to learn, adapt and support our community of players, companies and employees throughout this unprecedented crisis.”
SUZOHAPP has announced the appointment of Geoff McDowell as its new President, effective October 1, 2024.
McDowell previously worked at SUZOHAPP from 2010 to 2017, successfully leading the gaming business in Australia and Asia. He rejoins the company from Coinflip, a global digital currency platform, where he was SVP/GM of US Kiosks. Prior to that, he held the position of CEO of Atlas Gaming Pty Ltd, an Australian developer of proprietary gaming content and products.
“We are thrilled to welcome Geoff back to our global leadership team to lead one of our core divisions. His proven track record in growth and strategy execution will be invaluable as we continue to serve our customers and achieve strong results. We also extend our gratitude to Sim Bielak for his years of dedicated service and leadership at SUZOHAPP,” said Drew Scielzo, ACON Partner.
Geoff McDowell is excited about his return and the opportunity to drive SUZOHAPP’s success. “SUZOHAPP is an exciting company with tremendous growth potential and a strong team. I look forward to embracing this new challenge in an industry I am passionate about,” he said.
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GROUPE PARTOUCHE: Acquisition of a Building at the Foot of the Arc De Triomphe to House its Parisian Gaming Club and its Head Office
Groupe Partouche has acquired a building, strategically located at Place de l’Etoile in Paris, at 10 avenue de la Grande Armée.
With a surface area of over 8000 m² spread over seven levels, this building will undergo development work to accommodate its Parisian gaming club currently located on rue de Berri.
This building will also house the headquarters of Groupe Partouche.
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