How Web3 Games are Enabling Social Good

July 21, 2023 - PRLog -- Video games have long suffered the stigma of being a waste of time, according to countless complaining mothers the world over. They're also addictive, socially isolating and can even pose health risks if taken to the extreme. Yet with over 3 billion video gamers on Earth—around 39 percent of the entire human population—this pastime is not going anywhere anytime soon. How then, can the gaming industry use its influence for good?

A number of video game companies are now taking great strides to do just that. While environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) measures are becoming increasingly common in industries of all types, the gaming industry in particular is starting to wake up to the problems it has created. Many players are also looking toward kinder alternative games that allow them to support social good initiatives.

Raising Awareness through Entertainment

One of the biggest new trends in gaming is the creation of games that raise awareness about various social issues. From bullying and eating disorders to the horrors of war and child abuse, these thematic games aim to teach empathy to a new generation of gamers, paving the way for a brighter future.

In the US, GamesForChange.org has been a big supporter of awareness-raising games, long before ESG even became a thing. Over in China, technology and entertainment giant Tencent also recently announced a number of gaming projects aimed at creating social value not long after the Chinese government approved 86 new games this spring, easing heavy regulations on the gaming industry that have been in place since the summer of 2021.

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