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Video game workers in Md. form Microsoft’s first US labor union
A group of video game testers based in Maryland is forming Microsoft's first labor union in the U.S.
Esports seen as pathway to boost diversity in STEM careers
A growing effort to channel students' enthusiasm for esports toward preparing them for jobs in STEM could address the lack of racial diversity in STEM careers.
Fortnite maker Epic Games to pay $520M to settle FTC cases
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children's privacy and its payment methods
Esports video games hold vast betting potential, experts say
Competitive video games hold vast economic potential, participants in an industry conference said.
Baltimore ranked as 4th best city in U.S. and Canada for gamers
A recent report listed Baltimore as the fourth-best city in the United States and Canada for gamers.
Video game workers create first union at big U.S. game maker
Video game workers at a division of game publisher Activision Blizzard have voted to unionize, creating the first labor union at a large U.S. video game company.
Esports giant Riot settles discrimination case for $100M
Riot Games agreed to pay $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging pay disparity, gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
Activision Blizzard settles workplace discrimination suit
Activision Blizzard, the video game maker facing growing legal problems stemming from allegations of a toxic workplace culture, has settled with workplace discrimination regulators.
Activision Blizzard confirms SEC probe into discrimination allegation
Activision Blizzard, one of the world’s most high-profile video game companies, confirmed a regulatory probe and said it is working to address complaints of workplace discrimination.
In new program, Bowie company aims to ‘demystify coding’ for kids
Bowie-based Code Super Powers creates and runs coding camps, after school programs and first-period programs for kids ages 6 to 16.
Md. college campuses a part of growing esports trend
The newest athletes on college campuses these days do not throw a ball, run sprints or carry a stick. Instead they sit in front of a computer for hours, honing […]
Review: Md. firm’s ‘Fallout 4,’ launched Tuesday, is a blast
The apocalypse is coming. And whether it’s brought about by nuclear war, global warming or a zombie virus, you can be sure of one thing: Life afterward is going to […]
