Video Game Crash: Brazil as an Example for the Industry
Ahmed Hassan 
Key Takeaways
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- True game journalism encompasses more than just covering events, interviewing industry stars, and receiving early access to games - it also involves examining legal frameworks within the video game industry.
- Pedro Zambardas book, Video Game Crash, published by Critical Hit Books, delves into the legal aspects of games and recent mass dismissals in the video game industry.
- The Gaming Legal Mark was recently established as a significant step towards building a genuine national game industry in Brazil, extending beyond studios backed by foreign funds.
- Emphasis on creating an authentic gaming industry within Brazil is crucial for its growth and development in the global market.
True Game Journalism in Action: A Case Study of ‘Video Game Crash
Many aspiring game journalists envision covering global events, interviewing industry stars, and receiving early access to games. However, these activities alone do not define true journalism. For a compelling illustration of what real game journalism entails, consider Video Game Crash.
Examining Mass Dismissals and Legal Frameworks in Video Games – Pedro Zambarda’s Critical Hit Books Publication
Pedro Zambarda’s first book, Video Game Crash, published by Critical Hit Books, examines the legal framework of games and the mass dismissals that have impacted the video game industry in recent years.
Building Brazil’s Genuine Game Industry Through the Gaming Legal Mark
On Sunday (13), the Gaming Legal Mark was established as a key building block to help Brazil forge a genuine national game industry—one that extends beyond a handful of studios backed by foreign funds.
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