Jen Larsen

Dec 19, 2024 | venturebeat.com | Jen Larsen

Transmedia storytelling is booming — just look at how the popularity of Five Nights at Freddy’s game-native IP exploded, or the success of video games based on movies, like the most recent Indiana Jones title. On the other end of the ecosystem, the world of user-generated content (UGC) is growing, with audiences in the hundreds of millions consuming content created by players themselves, or by modders.

Dec 19, 2024 | venturebeat.com | Jen Larsen

Hollywood and games have collided, and collaborations between film, music, television and video games creatives have been multiplying, often to brilliant results. Breaking into this intersection of industries is tricky, even with diversity, inclusion and equity opening doors to new creators and innovators.

Nov 14, 2024 | technewstube.com | Jen Larsen

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Nov 14, 2024 | venturebeat.com | Jen Larsen

Gaming experiences can be undermined, even ruined by bad behavior in text chat or forums. In voice chat and in VR, that bad experience is magnified and so much more visceral, so toxicity is amplified. But positive interactions can be similarly enhanced. It’s vital that developers dig into how their users are relating to one another to understand how to mitigate harm, improve safety and trust, and encourage the kind of experiences that help players build community and stay for the long haul.

Nov 14, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jen Larsen

Intelligent voice moderation solutions slash problematic behavior in VR experiences. Learn more in this GamesBeat Next 2024 panel recap.Read More