Atari releases Pride game
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Atari, a publisher and producer of interactive entertainment, announced the development of Pridefest, an original social-simulation game for tablets and mobile devices. Pridefest empowers players to create and launch their very own personalized Pride parade in a city of their choosing.
The first LGBT-themed game from gammer, Pridefest gives players the opportunity to customize their own parade flotillas with colorful decorations and adorn their locale with eye-catching attractions and entertainment — with the goal of keeping their city happy and vibrant. Players solve challenges and complete quests to unlock new parade and festival supplies or receive other bonuses. The game incorporates various personalization and social features, including the opportunity to chat with friends, visit each other’s city and create avatars bedecked in clothes and jewelry.
Atari recently sponsored and attended the second-ever GaymerX convention where LGBT gamers and allies united in celebration of equality and diversity in gaming.
“Gaming is the largest entertainment sector in the world, and Atari is one of the most recognizable and iconic brands. To have them support our conference and cause, as well as bring an LGBTQ-themed game to market is a huge step toward equality in gaming,” said Matt Conn, founder of GaymerX. “It’s extremely important that we see these large publishers like Atari stepping up to the plate, and I’m excited that they have the courage to take the first step in supporting the community.”
info/registration: PridefestGame.com.
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Casting call now open
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Ever wanted to be in a commercial or documentary? Then look no further.
Josh Temple, with Dan Bell Casting, is searching for people in the LGBT community who are business owners, organizational leaders and community activists with compelling and engaging stories.
Those who are selected will be featured in a three to five minute documentary piece about them and their business, providing national exposure. Of interest to the casting personnel are those who are on a mission for change, striving toward socially-positive goals where their businesses or organizations play a key role at that trajectory.
Businesses and organizations must have a physical location and address.
Send name, age, city, state, contact information (phone and email address), a brief synopsis of one’s story and a recent photograph.
Skype interviews began on July 21 and continue through Aug. 4. Shoot dates are Aug. 24-Sept. 6.
info: danbellcasting.com. lgbtstorycasting@gmail.com. 818-844-8900.
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