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New strategic headline partnership puts Dubai at the centre of a global movement driving the positive impact of video games LOS ANGELES, USA/DUBAI, UAE – May 19, 2026 – The Dubai Films & Games Commission is stepping up its ambition to build a games industry defined by positive impact by announcing a strategic headline partnership with the Good Game Club podcast at GamesBeat Summit 2026 in Los Angeles. The partnership positions the Dubai Films & Games Commission at the cen

Good Game Club releases its latest episode on Wednesday, May 13, featuring Dan Goldenberg, President of the Call of Duty Endowment, in a timely conversation during US Military Appreciation Month about veteran employment, corporate philanthropy and measurable social impact. Goldenberg explains how the Endowment, founded by Activision, has helped place almost 170,000 veterans into high-quality jobs and is working towards a goal of 200,000 placements across the US and UK by 20

The latest episode of the Good Game Club podcast features Jessica Murrey, CEO and co-founder of Wicked Saints Studios, who argues that games should do more than entertain: they should help players build confidence, navigate conflict and take action in the real world. “Our mission is to empower the next generation to build a better world and live a happier life,” she says. Murrey, an Emmy Award-winning storyteller and former international peacebuilder, joins hosts Jude Ower

Good Game Club today releases a special live episode featuring actor, author and Games for Change Global Ambassador Anjali Bhimani. It was recorded in front of a live audience at the inaugural Games for Change London Summit as part of the London Games Festival on April 15 and marked the podcast’s first live show. ​ In the episode, Bhimani argues that games create a sense of invitation, agency and emotional ownership that can turn characters into catalysts for confidence, bel

Games for Change and Tencent have joined forces to back Raising Good Gamers, a global initiative designed to help parents and caregivers better understand video games and support healthier play. In a new episode of the Good Game Club podcast, Susanna Pollack, President of Games for Change and Danny Marti, Head of Public Affairs at Tencent explore how the public conversation around games, children and wellbeing can move beyond fear and towards understanding. In the episode, P

The founder of a leading charity helping people with severe physical disabilities play video games says accessible technology is transforming lives by reconnecting players with friends, family and everyday social experiences. Speaking on the latest episode of the Good Game Club podcast, SpecialEffect founder and CEO Dr Mick Donegan explains how adaptive controllers, eye-tracking technology and personalised gaming set-ups are enabling people with disabilities to play games f