Steven Dupon

@LeonXiaoY @GamRegGB That makes sense then. Very interesting figures! Would be good to dig a bit deeper here to get some explanations for these drops in numbers.

@Steven_Dupon @GamRegGB Ah, so they have written this in a very unintuitive way: 43% knew about in-game items and ‘of these’ 24% paid for loot boxes. So 43% × 24% = 10.32%. Same reporting with the 2019 survey (screenshot below): 52% knew and ‘of those’ 44% paid. So 52% × 44% = 22.88% or ≈23%.

.@GamRegGB Young People and Gambling 2022 report has been published: gamblingcommission.gov.uk/report/young-p… 10.32% of UK 11- to 16-year-olds purchased loot boxes. 🚨 Down from 23% in 2019 (!!!). Note also a gender aspect, in 2022, 15.91% of boys did so and 4.73% of girls reported doing so…

@benjjau @Creative_Vic @GamesWeekMelbs @acmiXstudio @wearevicscreen I was guessing the 2.5M would revive the Arcade. But I guess not then...

Reflecting on this post-#MIGW22. - $2M to expand @Creative_Vic's @GamesWeekMelbs a no-brainer for a world-class event. - $2.5M for industry workspaces (I'm guessing) relates to @acmiXstudio. - $750K for a @wearevicscreen 'Originate Games' fund will fill a gap for emerging devs.

That was fun @PAXAus

Want to get into games but not sure where to start? The first ever @PAXAUS x @Creative_Vic x @NBN_Australia Games Career Expo is running during #MIGW22 at #PAXAUS and is free to attend, no badge required! More info: bit.ly/3Cxxcs2

Amazing support for games industry from @VicGovAu 👏👏👏

“Making an impact with games” #G4CAPAC panel is starting now! Excited to hear from Viktor, @jessrowlings, @Steven_Dupon and Stefan 🎮✨ Live at ACMI and you can also join online here: hopin.com/events/games-f… #MIGW22

Excited to be part of a panel at the excellent @g4capac talking about creating social impact using video games. Join us online or in person at @ACMI rn.

Biik Bilik on ABC Breakfast news. 👏👏👏 Thank you @SusannaPollack @GamesWeekMelbs @abcnews @g4capac

@g4capac is live IRL for the first time! Today at @ACMI, a deep dive into how games improve healthcare, education and create social change 🎥 Biik Bilik is community created with DDAC in Dandenong and improves connection and services @acmi @DanTeitel @Steven_Dupon #MIGW22

Great chat on @abcmelbourne's Convo Hour yesterday w @ACMI 's @OffmanArieh, Jenny Ockwell (DDAC/Biik Bilik) & @StudioDrydock's Amanda Schofield "I put my grandson onto Animal Crossing" said one caller, who's gonna love what's on offer at #BigGamesNightIn abc.net.au/melbourne/prog…

📻 11 today on @abcmelbourne hear about Biik Bilik, a community created connecting Indigenous youth to services in Dandenong plus @StudioDrydock Amanda Schofield & @ACMI @OffmanArieh #MIGW22 #g4capac @Steven_Dupon @ACMI Listen live or catch up here: ab.co/3RfH6mB

I'll be at @GamesWeekMelbs for sure! I'll learn heaps at @GCAPConf, share our latest game Biik Bilik and be part of a panel talk at @g4capac and, I will present a talk at @PAXAus on what to do if you hate school but still want to work 'in games'. #migw #g4c #pax

We're supporting up to 12 Victorian games developers to attend @GCAPConf + @The_AGDAs! ✨ The passes are available to games developers who are early career or from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. 📅 Applications close Thursday 15 September. bit.ly/passesgcap

Can someone please link me to a succinct resource/explanation on Web 3 and metaverse. Without the spin though! I feel like I'm the only one not getting it...

@LeonXiaoY @DCMS I agree. Bans can be circumvented, but they also reduce accessibility which in turn reduces the risk. Some form of regulation also sends a clear gov message to players and parents. And a coordinated education campaign would be helpfull too.

@Steven_Dupon @DCMS A national ban (that is enforced well) is still going to achieve some goals: e.g., making it less likely for a child to unknowingly encounter a loot box mechanic. I also think that video game companies should identify the highest spenders and check whether they are really OK.

The UK Government @DCMS is relying on “industry self-regulation” to address the potential harms of #LootBoxes. 🎮🎁 gov.uk/government/con… (para 32) Unlike others, I am not wholly against industry self-regulation, but we should be reasonably cynical. A small thread 🧵👇

@JocelynBrewer @G4C NYC has changed! Yes would be good to catch up. 👍

@Steven_Dupon It’s ten years since I was at @G4C! Congrats on a successful trip. Let’s catch up when you’re back.

Extremely encouraged by all the positive feedback on Streets of My Town, and so inspired by the other games, projects and PEOPLE at #G4C22. Quite the community! #thankyou

Our panel talk on place based games coming up in 10 minutes at the NY Times stage. Let’s go!! #streetsofmytown #G4C22