This week (or fortnight actually) we discuss some disturbing developments in India when a game proved just a bit too engrossing for some people. What lessons can we learn for the broader world of gaming and gamers?
The review, as promised, is of a Robert Downey Jr movie, recommended for children aged 9 and up.
And Zooming Out, Liz reports on her quest to find the influencer code of practice …
What has been your experience with influencers? What is your favourite Robert Downey Jr movie? Have you ever done something unfortunate when absorbed in a game? Talk to us!
See you again in 2 weeks for an episode focussing on advertising, and meanwhile don’t forget to …
Show notes
Bangladeshi/UK paper: Mohammed Mamun and Mark D Griffiths, ‘The Psychosocial Impact of Extreme Gaming on Indian PUBG Gamers: The Case of PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds)’ (2021) 19(6) International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction 2170
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Zooming Out info: ACCC media release 7 December 2023; Australian Influencer Marketing Council and ‘Cheat Sheet’
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