From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

With the impact of the coronavirus pandemic seeing more people in the Middle East staying at home, gaming is one industry showing growth. With a focus on translating popular games into native languages, Tamatem is targeting the sizable Arabic gaming market with a smart local offer.

From sponsoring esports to experimenting in the metaverse, a growing number of beauty brands are leveraging gaming to connect with Gen Zers. With the creation of its own in-app mobile game, Maybelline is taking a slightly different route, seeking to tap casual, rather than heavily involved gamers.

Traditionally, football has been a key component of regional and local identity in England. But with the Premier League now defined more by wealth than locality, fandom is increasingly divorced from its local roots. What does this mean for the future of the nation’s favourite sport?

The pandemic has pushed gaming into the spotlight as people spend more time at home and try to manage their anxiety through virtual play. But despite the large – and growing – number of female players, developers have been slow to create games tailored to this audience. Enter HoloVista.