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Building a video game archive 10,000 items at a time

Building a video game archive 10,000 items at a time Inside the Embracer Group Archive

The strange melancholy of slaying monsters

The Strange Melancholy of Slaying Monsters From “Shadow of the Colossus” to “Undertale,” video games have turned one of their oldest rituals into an ethical dilemma.

Who plays video games?

New data shatters stereotypes about who plays video games About two‑thirds of Americans play video games. New data shows who today’s gamers really are — and why the industry now dwarfs movies.

The supernatural & mysterious nature of creativity

The Supernatural And Mysterious Nature Of Creativity We spoke with Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone about the game’s 10-year anniversary, the difficult art of managing creativity and unexpected celebrity, and how Haunted Chocolatier – though still far from release – fits into his plans.

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Published a game earlier this year? Developing your next greatest hit? Submit your game to 's Figgie Awards Finalist Showcase and win some awards at our convention on October 3rd! Submit your video game, board game, or TTRPG here: https://givebutter.com/BostonFIG2026

🎨 JoyArt! This weekend! Be there!

JoyArt 2026 An intercollegiate art competition where student work is judged by industry professionals!

Catch MassDigi Senior Advisor Monty Sharma at Startup Week Worcester tomorrow! RSVP:

StartUp Week Worcester: The Earliest Stage Of Your Idea — StartUp Week Worcester This session explores how founders can move from curiosity to a clear starting point. We will look at where ideas come from, what signals suggest an idea has the best chance of success, and how to quickly evaluate options to decide where to begin. Participants will leave with simple ways to identify

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BGW MINICON | BOSTON GAMEDEV WEEK Join us for two days of conference goodness. On day one, we’ll have some smaller talks and tight roundtables. On day two, we’ll open up the room to have our larger talks. Hosted by Boston Game Dev at The Link, which is operated by the NonProfit Center.

Applications are due today!

Looking forward to the summer? We sure are.

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Innovation Program. Info and details below: https://massdigi.org/programs-services/summer-innovation-program/