Rovio Taking Environmental Action – Playing for the Planet and Beyond
From raising awareness for environmental issues with in-game events to offsetting impact of players’ devices, Rovio is committed to green initiatives.
PlayStation’s One Year Update on “Playing for the Planet”
Our progress in combating climate change with the United Nations
UN and Sony PlayStation team up with new virtual experience to raise gamers’ awareness of climate change
Nairobi, 29 June 2020 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Sony PlayStation have teamed up to create an immersive virtual reality experience designed to increase global awareness about what a climate change-friendly lifestyle looks like.
BBC Newsbeat: Can video games help save the planet?
Video gaming companies are all set to introduce new environmental activations with UNEP in the first ever Green Mobile Game Jam. Read how studios are planning to educate and engage people on green issues, and inspire them to help save the planet through in-game activations.
How video games are joining the fight to save the planet
The video game industry is poised to roll up its sleeves and do more for the planet. In August 2020, some of the biggest names in mobile gaming unveiled a series of environmentally themed missions and messages that will be integrated into popular titles, such as Angry Birds 2, Golf Clash and Subway Surfers. The additions will encourage players to do things like combat climate change or protect endangered wolves.
