Coping With Unsupportive Family During the Holidays
Gathering together with our families during the holidays is often an emotionally complicated activity. While we strive to make time and space for those who affirm us, that can also…
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Radicalization in Games: A Primer
Read MoreConcerns about extremist exploitation of digital games and the radicalization of gamers have been increasing in recent years. Terrorist attacks with gamified elements, live-streamed on platforms like Twitch, and planned…
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Mental Health and Layoffs in Games
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the game industry is experiencing a significant wave of layoffs. It’s estimated there have been more than 6,000 game industry jobs lost in 2023, with even…
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Industry Challenges: Recent Layoff Survey
Read MoreThis is a survey created to assess current industry challenges related to the recent wave of layoffs that have been occurring over the last year. You can find related resources in…
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Speedrun Ragnarok 2023
Read MoreThe RPG Valkyries are at it again! This year’s charity event will be from October 29 to November 4 with proceedings benefitting Take This. Not only will there be speedrun…
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World Mental Health Day – Everyone Has Mental Health Needs and Limits
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day was yesterday (October 10). Given the context of this article, it feels appropriate that we’re posting it a day late. Why? Let’s talk about stress, personal…
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See You at PAX West 2023!
Read MoreSeattle is home base for Take This and we’ll be out in force at PAX West, September 1 – 4, 2023. This year, we’re participating in NINE panels across all…
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Research Report: Toxic Gamers Are Alienating Your Core Demographic – The Business Case for Community Management
Read MoreTake This’ most recent research paper is now available: Toxic Gamers are Alienating Your Core Demographic – The Business Case for Community Management. The goal of this research was to…