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Northern Forge Studios and Runaway Play lead Green Games Jam Awards 2026
The 2026 Green Games Jam Awards recognized achievements in sustainable game development and environmental storytelling. Northern Forge Studios and Runaway Play each won two awards, with Northern Forge receiving Best Small Studio and UNEP's Choice for Orna: The GPS RPG, while Runaway Play won Best Storytelling for Flutter: Butterfly Sanctuary and Google's Choice for Splash – Fish Aquarium. CD Projekt Red received the Changemaker award, and Maria Sayans of Ustwo Games won the Champion accolade.
The people of video games on what gives them cause for hope
Industry professionals share their reasons for optimism despite current challenges, highlighting the resilience of game developers, the innovation within the indie scene, the growing cultural impact of games, and the enduring passion of players. They emphasize community support, creative freedom, and the potential for new ideas to emerge from difficult times, suggesting a bright future for the medium.
Games for Change Reveals 2026 Festival Speakers as Global Leaders Gather to Reimagine Play
Games for Change has announced additional speakers for its 23rd annual festival, themed "Reimagining Play," taking place July 21-22, 2026, in New York City. The event will feature leaders from UNICEF, thatgamecompany, and Annapurna, among others, discussing how games drive social impact and innovation beyond entertainment. The festival will include panels, a new Playtest Lab for early-stage works, and the Games for Change Awards.
