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-====== Games for Future Manifesto (first draft) ======+====== Games for Future Manifesto v.0.2 ====== 
 +10-05-2024
  
 As a self-reflective community of independent game developers and academics, we acknowledge that man-made climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. In every sector, we are forced to question the status quo and examine our actions. We are aware that the game industry is no exception and should take responsibility for its global ecological impact. As a self-reflective community of independent game developers and academics, we acknowledge that man-made climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. In every sector, we are forced to question the status quo and examine our actions. We are aware that the game industry is no exception and should take responsibility for its global ecological impact.
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 We believe in the transformative power of games to contribute positively to the transition towards a sustainable and socially responsible future. Our aim is to inspire positive change through our games, prompting players to reconsider their role in shaping a more sustainable world. We believe in the transformative power of games to contribute positively to the transition towards a sustainable and socially responsible future. Our aim is to inspire positive change through our games, prompting players to reconsider their role in shaping a more sustainable world.
  
-Inspired by the optimistic vision of solarpunk, we want to look into a hopeful future and discuss how games might play a positive part in it.+Inspired by the optimistic vision of [[solarpunk|solarpunk]], we want to look into a hopeful future and discuss how games might play a positive part in it.
  
 **Therefore, we hereby commit ourselves to the following principles:** **Therefore, we hereby commit ourselves to the following principles:**
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 **1. Sustainability First:** We want to integrate the principles of sustainability into every stage of game development, from concept to distribution. This includes reducing our carbon footprint wherever possible, minimizing waste and using resources responsibly. **1. Sustainability First:** We want to integrate the principles of sustainability into every stage of game development, from concept to distribution. This includes reducing our carbon footprint wherever possible, minimizing waste and using resources responsibly.
  
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 **In addition, we recognize the following areas for exploration and development:** **In addition, we recognize the following areas for exploration and development:**
  
-**4. Unique Impact Potential:** Each game should define its unique impact potential, how it can potentially contribute to a better, more sustainable world.+**4. Unique Impact Potential ((A.Fayolle, GDC, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEEzUijhbkc)):** Each game should define its own unique impact potential, how it can potentially contribute to a better, more sustainable world.
  
 **5. Storytelling for Change:** We will create stories that inspire hope and envision a better future for all. Solarpunk instead of cyberpunk! **5. Storytelling for Change:** We will create stories that inspire hope and envision a better future for all. Solarpunk instead of cyberpunk!
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 **10. Critique and Improve:** We will critically assess the current state of game design and the game industry, identifying areas for improvement and advocating for positive change. **10. Critique and Improve:** We will critically assess the current state of game design and the game industry, identifying areas for improvement and advocating for positive change.
  
-Together, we can harness the transformative power of games to build a better, more sustainable future for all.+Together, we can use the transformative power of games to build a better, more sustainable future for all. 
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 +====== Manifesto as zine ====== 
 +  * [[https://gamesforfuture.de/zine]] (online) 
 +  * [[https://gamesforfuture.de/Zine_Manifesto_amaze24.pdf]] (PDF)