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Video game preservation is a significant, and often overlooked, topic. Unlike movies, books or paintings, computer games are extremely complex and technology-dependent cultural works that have been, are and will continue to be difficult and expensive to maintain. But, most importantly, games preservation is not regulated in any meaningful way by law. A petition has appeared on the European Union's initiatives page that could ensure the livelihood of live service games (and more) even after official support for the developers ends. The citizen's initiative assumes that games will be kept playable even after support ends and/or sales end so that the cultural heritage of these games is not buried under the passing of time and changing technology. As a former journalist and current game developer, I recognize the topic of archiving and preserving games as something that we as a community should devote more time and resources to. I don't want to imagine the feeling that would accompany me if years of my work were lost just because someone decided to pull the cord from the servers' outlet. If you think like me, please consider filling out the petition below. It's crucial for video games past and future. https://lnkd.in/dT8jiAJ9

As Paris hosts the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, unprecedented surveillance measures in France have sparked fierce debate over the potential erosion of civil liberties, with opposition groups claiming that these systems automate social injustice. NEW - Predictive Policing and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Security vs. Freedom

📢 Today we're celebrating the first UN International Day of Play! 📢 Play is crucial for children, it helps them to problem-solve and build essential skills for the future. 🚀 Let's protect every child's right to play and learn. Learn more here: internationaldayofplay.org #InternationalDayofPlay #LearningThroughPlay

Learn how the ADA of 1990 revolutionized accessibility and accommodations for disabled individuals. There is still work to do since ableism and discrimination still affects those in the disabled community. https://lnkd.in/guUAWfc4

This book is aimed at providing different perspectives on the interactions between political football and global media and entertainment industries. These perspectives may be historical, religious, socio-cultural and political among others. The book equally seeks to explore representations of football politics in diverse media notably cinema, television, games, magazines, comics, photojournalism, advertising and online platforms among others.  https://wp.me/p2F2y5-gqH

We all have a role to play as allies supporting trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary youth. We Are Allies was created to help adults learn how to support and care for the youth in their lives. After all, it’s about coming together as allies and supporting the young people around us. Here is our story <iframe title="vimeo-player" src="https://lnkd.in/gh2WZGrB" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

🌍 Exciting News! 🎉 A monumental UN resolution was passed by the UN General Assembly, declaring June 11 as the International Day of Play. This significant milestone aims to raise global awareness about the power of play and its vital role in children's lives. Play is not just a pastime; it is a fundamental right for every child. Play is essential to children's development, fostering creativity, imagination, and emotional well-being. By dedicating a day to celebrate and advocate for play, we are emphasizing its importance in shaping a brighter future for our children. So what can you do on the International Day of Play? I can think of three things anyone can contribute: 1️⃣ Spread the Word: Share the news about the International Day of Play across your social networks! 2️⃣ Engage in Playful Activities: Whether it's organizing local play events, volunteering at schools or community centres, or simply spending quality time with your own children, every interaction counts. 3️⃣ Voice Out for Play: Find out how playful your community is and identify what is stopping children to play freely and safely. Talk to relevant decision-makers, see what we can do to make play more inclusive for all children! What else? Tell me what you think!

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If you're an EU citizen, please take a minute and sign this EU Citizens' Initiative. Also please share this link. "This initiative calls to require publishers that sell or license videogames to consumers in the European Union (or related features and assets sold for videogames they operate) to leave said videogames in a functional (playable) state. Specifically, the initiative seeks to prevent the remote disabling of videogames by the publishers, before providing reasonable means to continue functioning of said videogames without the involvement from the side of the publisher." If you need help or more info on how to sign: https://lnkd.in/dH-bVPi2