G+ Researcher Spotlight: Michael Hebel, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people wo bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Michael Hebel of Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences.
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G+ Researcher Spotlight: Michael Hebel, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people wo bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Michael Hebel of Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences.
The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer Channels in Gaming
Advertorial | The video game industry is witnessing a significant shift as publishers move toward direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels, bypassing traditional platform gatekeepers like app stores and console marketplaces. Visit Xsolla at Gamescom to learn more.GamesMarket Plus
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DGA Introduces New Board Members, New Student Initiative, and New Award Categories
The Dutch Games Association board has appointed Kees van der Zwet and Koen Deetman in place of Laurens Rutten and Viktor Wijnen, who left the board. DGA has also introduced a new student initiative to connect games education and industry better. The Dutch Game Awards got two new categories.
Atari Appoints Andreas Deptolla as President for Europe and Expands Its European HQ in Münster
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Setback For Preservation of Video Games in Germany: ICS Will Not be Continued
With the international computer games collection, what is arguably Germany’s largest project for the preservation of video game culture is coming to an inglorious end. Now that the preparations have been completed, there is a lack of public support for the project’s forthcoming institutionalisation.
DGA Introduces New Board Members, New Student Initiative, and New Award Categories
The Dutch Games Association board has appointed Kees van der Zwet and Koen Deetman in place of Laurens Rutten and Viktor Wijnen, who left the board. DGA has also introduced a new student initiative to connect games education and industry better. The Dutch Game Awards got two new categories.
G+ Researcher Spotlight: Michael Hebel, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people wo bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Michael Hebel of Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences.
