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Poland Is Using A Country-Wide Minecraft Server To Get Kids To Stay Home

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Time Stamp: March 22, 2020 7:28 PM - Modified On: March 22, 2020 - Published By:
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While governments normally have to put together elaborate campaigns to get kids off their computers and outside to exercise, the Polish government is now doing the exact opposite. With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) threat spreading through Europe, Poland has created a public Minecraft server to encourage kids to do their socializing online.The Polish government has launched Grarantanna, a learning hub that contains the Minecraft server and other fun (but still educational) activities. It includes a game jam, the Minecraft server, online TTRPG sessions, and webinars and quizzes on Polish history and

Movie Theatre Owner Chief Pleads For Government Bailout — “The Situation Is Dire”

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Time Stamp: March 22, 2020 6:25 PM - Modified On: March 22, 2020 - Published By:
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One of the many industries hit hard by the new lockdown procedures in the United States is the film business. Specifically, movie theatres have been drastically impacted, as thousands of screens have closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.John Fithian, the CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners in the US, has now spoken about the dire situation. He told Variety that the movie theatre business might collapse and go bankrupt if US Congress does not pass the trillion-dollar bailout bill that would provide relief to various industries, including theatres."The

The IGF & Game Developers Choice Awards 2020 winners and finalists

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A recap of the Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards 2020 with a focus on nominees, finalists, and the winners. The Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards is a fantastic place for indie developers to receive recognition. Although GDC 2020 was canceled this year, the team behind the event shifted to an online format. This allowed the IGF and GDC Awards to go ahead. Let’s take a look at the nominees and the winners of each category. The Game Developers Choice Awards Game of the Year

Watch the IGF & Game Developers Choice Awards livestream here

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The show goes on digitally for the Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards. Watch the full livestream here. The Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards are normally the more festive moments of the annual Game Developers Conference. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in this year's convention being canceled, which also means that the live award presentation has likewise been halted. However, the show must go on, so the people at GDC are bringing this year's awards directly to you at home. Watch the IGF &

Gamescom 2020 ‘continuing as planned’ in spite of coronavirus concerns

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Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 7:20 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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COVID-19 continues to be a concern among various industries, but for the time being, gamescom 2020 is still on track according to its organizers. Some of the largest gaming events of the year have been shut down in efforts to combat and contain the coronavirus pandemic. E3, GDC, and many others shut down in 2020 due to the risks, but gamescom 2020 in Cologne, Germany is still on track and will remain so for the time being according to a message from its organizers. The gamescom committee released a statement

Amazon Suspends Shipping Of Non-Essential Items Until April

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Amazon has notified third-party sellers that it will only continue stocking essential items in its warehouses until April 5, due to demand generated by concerns over the coronavirus, or COVID-19.Amazon, according to a report by Yahoo Finance, has listed six categories that will qualify for continued stocking at its numerous warehouses, where it fulfils deliveries for third-party sellers on its behalf for a fee. The only items allowed into its warehouses will be baby products, health and household items, beauty and personal care, grocery, industrial and scientific, and pet supplies.This

Amazon Suspends Stock Intake Of Non-Essential Goods Until April

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Amazon has notified third-party sellers that it will only continue stocking essential items in its warehouses until April 5, due to demand generated by concerns over the coronavirus, or COVID-19.Amazon, according to a report by Yahoo Finance, has listed six categories that will qualify for continued stocking at its numerous warehouses, where it fulfils deliveries for third-party sellers on its behalf for a fee. The only items allowed into its warehouses will be baby products, health and household items, beauty and personal care, grocery, industrial and scientific, and pet supplies.This

Amazon Suspending Stock Intake, Will Ship Only Essential Items Until April

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Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 12:24 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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Amazon has notified third-party sellers that it will only continue stocking essential items in its warehouses until April 5, due to demand generated by concerns over the coronavirus, or COVID-19.Amazon, according to a report by Yahoo Finance, has listed six categories that will qualify for continued stocking at its numerous warehouses, where it fulfils deliveries for third-party sellers on its behalf for a fee. The only items allowed into its warehouses will be baby products, health and household items, beauty and personal care, grocery, industrial and scientific, and pet supplies.This

Xbox Series X Still On Track To Launch This Holiday, Despite COVID-19, But Questions Remain

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 6:01 PM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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The outbreak of COVID-19, which has been declared a global pandemic, is impacting and interrupting a number of businesses and industries. This includes gaming, as development teams move to a work-from-home structure and global tournaments decide to postpone or cancel. 2020 is a massive year for gaming because both Microsoft and Sony are launching next-generation consoles this holiday.Since these consoles are assembled in China, which is where COVID-19 originated and has seen thousands of cases, many are wondering if these new consoles will be able to launch on schedule. For