Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

Video games may conjure up imagery of ultra-fantasy but can these play a positive role in mental health? Canvas8 spoke to Joe Donnelly, author ofCheckpoint: How Video Games Power Up Minds, Kick Ass, and Save Lives, to understand the benefits of gaming that transcend entertainment.

Burberry and gaming org Gen.G have teamed up to launch a four-part educational content series that aims to champion women and the importance of inclusivity in gaming. As women remain underserved in e-sports and other STEM sectors, brands have an opportunity to offer ways to redress this imbalance.

Within the gaming industry, innovation is often discussed in the context of new hardware, with players and critics tending to focus on the aesthetic advances afforded by new graphics cards and virtual reality. But how might the introduction of blockchain tech reshape the sector as a whole?

With gamers immersing themselves in long-form narratives and engaging with their preferred mediums more intensely, streaming platforms are making moves to win their attention. From film versions of favorite games to player-centric spin-offs, what entertainment strategies will have the most appeal?