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In age of untact, virtual world of Minecraft rises as alternative to physical worldCultureMay 13, 2020Students are also hosting commencement ceremonies in Minecraft. Two Boston University seniors, Rudy Raveendran and Warren Partridge, created Quaranteen University, a virtual university in Minecraft.... -
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[Herald Interview] A principal’s vision: From teaching to coaching students to develop gamesCultureMay 11, 2020To explain the role that the school’s graduates will play in the industry, Chung pointed out some of the problems that the South Korean gaming scene may face in the future. “On the surface, the gamin... -
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[Feature] LCK seeks return to glory with franchise systemCultureMay 5, 2020But without the relegation, some teams may lose their motivation to perform well. Riot Games are planning countermeasures, possibly benchmarking the system in other regions where teams that perform p... -
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