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Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley launch university-affiliated fellowship program
PlayStation lead architect Mark Cerny and video game show host Geoff Keighley have launched the Nova Games Foundation, a university-affiliated fellowship program offering six-figure grants to support upcoming game developers. The program aims to provide 'no-strings-attached' funding and mentorship, with fellows retaining full ownership of their projects. Despite the positive initiative, some former honorees of Keighley's past 'Future Class' program have voiced criticism regarding past experiences with mentorship and opportunity offerings.
Tom Holland wants to mentor the next Marvel Spidey, like Robert Downey Jr. did for him
Tom Holland expressed his desire to mentor the next actor to play Spider-Man, similar to how Robert Downey Jr. guided him. He hopes to pass on the torch to a future iteration, whether it's Miles Morales or another character. The upcoming film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is described by Marvel boss Kevin Feige as a return to classic Spider-Man elements.
Best Buy Foundation Presents Xbox Game Camp Minneapolis 2026
The Best Buy Foundation is partnering with Xbox Game Camp to present a new program in Minneapolis for aspiring game creators aged 18-19. Running from June 15 to September 3, 2026, the 12-week immersive learning experience will guide participants through the game development lifecycle, from concept to playable prototype, with mentorship from Microsoft and Xbox experts.
