In April, Minecraft introduced "Heat Wave Survival," a minigame challenging players to defeat a fire-breathing Heat Dragon symbolizing extreme heat's threat amid rising global temperatures. This exemplifies a trend where game developers incorporate climate change themes into entertainment. Initiatives like the nonprofit-led development of games promoting renewable energy and heat-resilient infrastructure aim to educate youth on climate issues.
Read MoreA game jam - a contest where participants try to make a video game from scratch - was held in July at the Dundee-based university, with various teams submitting ideas for an interactive game inspired by CCS. A judging panel, including figures from leading Scottish game design studios Junkfish and Biome Collective, selected the winning entry.
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