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Google launches Startup School for businesses throughout Ireland

Google For Startups has today announced the launch of its Startup School programme in Ireland. The series of virtual training courses will launch this April and will be available to startup founders and their teams throughout the country.

The initiative aims to provide support to startup founders and their teams by offering a series of free, hands-on virtual courses aimed at helping them to grow and advance their businesses. The interactive sessions will cover a wide range of areas and will feature Google tools and products such as Google Analytics, Google Ads and Google Cloud as well as training around topics such as funding, expanding internationally and becoming an effective founder.

The courses will be offered for free on Wednesdays and Thursdays for six weeks starting on Wednesday 13th April. A number of the training sessions will be led by successful founders  including Pat Phelan, Co-Founder at SISU Aesthetic Clinic, Alison Sheehy, Digital Marketing Lead at GYM+COFFEE and Ryan Scott, CEO of Dropchef. The Google for Startups Startup School is being run in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland and Dogpatch Labs, who will assist Google in reaching startup teams throughout the country.

Paddy Flynn, VP of Geo Operations at Google, said, “We are hugely excited to launch Startup School in Ireland. It’s no secret that Ireland is well known for its entrepreneurial startup culture and building successful startups. We want to continue our contribution to nurturing the startup community and providing free access to this training is one way of doing that. 

“We are very proud of the great work Google has been able to achieve through partnerships with Irish startups and the startup ecosystem, and with the launch of Startup School we hope to reinforce our commitment to helping Irish businesses to grow and succeed.”

Jake Phillips, Ecosystem Development Director at Dogpatch Labs added, “We’ve always been focused on providing a valuable community for startups to support growth, share knowledge and form connections. Google’s Startup School will be another great avenue for startups to access expert knowledge to grow their businesses.”

Google has been successfully running programmes aimed at upskilling startups for several years now and has recently opened its virtual doors at an EMEA level. The Startup School courses in Ireland will be specifically available to and tailored for Irish businesses with the size of each session capped so that all participants have an opportunity to ask questions and interact with instructors.

Startup businesses can find out more and register for the virtual training sessions online at: https://campus.co/global/startup-school/

More than Double the Number of Male to Female Secondary Level Students are Considering a Career in STEM

At secondary level education in Ireland, there are 2.5 male students for everyone 1 female student considering a career in tech, while just 1 in every 2 students can see any opportunities for them in the tech industry. Responding to a survey conducted by Hayes Culleton Group in conjunction with STEM South West, over 600 transition year students from throughout the country voiced their opinions and concerns around their future career prospects. The findings were released on the day of the STEM South West Expo, an industry-run initiative to promote STEM in the region – Wednesday April 6th, 2022. This virtual event is free to Students, Parents/Guardians, Guidance Counsellors, Job Seekers and Career Changers.

Speaking of the results, Marguerite O Sullivan, Chairperson of STEM South West,

“Finding out what these young learners are thinking and even more importantly what worries them is so important. It is incumbent on us in the industry to give them as much knowledge as we can so that they can make informed decisions which will have a positive impact on the choices they make for learning and development in the future. That is the exact rationale behind the STEM South West Expo – we wanted to give students an opportunity to see the wealth of possibilities that lie ahead. And I believe the Expo we have put together really delivers on that”.

 

Other key findings from the Hayes Culleton survey included:

  • 75% of all respondents are worried about their future career (this includes concerns about whether they will love their job and make the right choice to concerns about whether their chosen field and skill sets will eventually be made redundant by technology and their capacity to adapt to that. 
  • Fewer than 15% see the potential for a STEM career in the Environment and Sustainability sector
  • Regional differences were apparent, for example, Cork teens hit more than double the national average in terms of worry expressed about future job, career and employment.

 

Susan Hayes Culleton, MC at this year’s virtual Expo commented that,

“The results demonstrate the timeliness of the Expo and the real need to communicate and engage with all students, but particularly girls, outlining the breadth and range of STEM roles, the impact a career in the sector can have in the context of climate change”.

STEM South West attendees are given the chance to meet with representatives of companies including: Pfizer, Gilead, Johnson & Johnson, Depuy Synthes and more and will be given a chance to discuss career opportunities with people that work within the various industries as well as those in educational institutions who can advise on study paths. 

STEM SW Expo visitors have access to:

  • the Virtual Exhibition to talk with talented people with diverse skills and expertise happy to talk about their jobs and the role STEM has played in their career choice.
  • Speakers Corner which includes Michael Manning, Trackside Engineer with F1’s Team RedBull, Fionnghuala O’Reilly NASA datanaut and more.
  • Industry Panel Discussion on the exciting future for STEM.

 

Tickets can be booked at https://stemsouthwest22.vfairs.com/en/

Environmental Advantages of Using LNG Energy

Natural gas has numerous environmental benefits compared to oil, other gases, or coal-fired energy. There is a large reduction in CO2 emissions, but there are also other significant environmental benefits. Locally and globally, massive reductions in NOx and near-complete removal of sulfide, dust, and particles help a better climate.
Utility bidder will provide you with a deep insight into the topmost advantages of using LNG energy. They are as follows:

Efficient Storage Solution

LNG is a naturally occurring gas that has been cooled to roughly -162°C (-260°F), at which point it is liquid. As a result of the cooling, the volume of the gas is reduced by 6000 percent, allowing it to be carried and stored in vacuum insulated tanks on vehicles, containers, and ships. As a result, LNG is a more versatile and storage-friendly alternative to pipeline gas or compressed natural gas (CNG).

Less Risk

The risk of ignition is low in the event of a gas leak. Natural gas must have a gas/air ratio of roughly 5-15 percent to be combustible. If there is less than 5% natural gas in the mix, it is too thin to burn, and if there is more than 15% gas, it is too rich. Natural gas also requires a high-energy spark to ignite. The ignition temperature is 540 degrees Celsius (1004 degrees Fahrenheit).

If there is an LNG leak, the fluid/gas will be heavier than air as long as the temperature is below 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit). It will immediately vaporize to a gaseous state, rise to the surface, and combine with air to form a non-flammable combination.

In the incident of a leak or an LNG spill, there may be flammable areas above the leak or spill. Other, heavier gases are more likely to fall and remain close to the ground, where they can create a flammable zone. As a result, it’s critical to keep track of all ignition sources.

Lighter Chemical Composition

Other fuels, such as propane and oil products, are heavier and have more carbon atoms in their molecules. Propane (C3H8), for example, has three carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms. The more the carbon content of a molecule, the larger the CO2 emissions. Natural gas emits less CO2 than any other hydrocarbon since it is the lightest and simplest hydrocarbon. CO2 emissions will be decreased by about 25% in general.

Non-Toxic Gas

Natural gas is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic. A natural gas leak could still affect the amount of accessible oxygen in a contained space. If someone comes into close touch with the supercooled gas, it could be harmful. Natural gas is generally regarded as a very safe gas, and it is frequently utilized as a residential gas.

Leakage Impacts

With the exception of anything in direct touch with LNG/gas in a supercooled state, a natural gas or LNG leak will have a negligible impact on plant and animal life. Oil spills from shipping, transportation, or oil tanks, on the other hand, have a huge negative environmental impact and can result in significant expenses. Natural gas leaks, however, should be avoided.

 

 

 

Gilead Sciences Opens New Global Paediatric Drug Development Centre of Excellence in Dublin’s North Dock

Gilead Sciences, a global biotechnology company, today announced the formal opening of its Dublin city centre office focused on developing new paediatric formulations for its portfolio of medicines. Development, clinical operations, legal / IP, medical affairs and regulatory teams will work together to create the company’s only Global Paediatric Centre of Excellence, based in the North Dock area of the city centre.

“Gilead’s therapies address some of the world’s most challenging viral diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and COVID-19. Our Dublin teams play a critical role in adapting these therapies to treat children. In addition, as Gilead expands its work in oncology, our Irish teams could help to address the urgent challenge of childhood cancers,” said Daniel O’Day, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gilead Sciences. “Ireland has long been a global hub for life sciences and Gilead is proud to have been part of that since 1999. The new Dublin facility is a further investment in our long-term presence.”

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin said: “I am delighted to join with Gilead Sciences to mark the opening of their new Centre of Excellence for Paediatric Drug Development in the Dublin Docklands and the creation of 33 new jobs – a very welcome and positive announcement for the city. Gilead Sciences is a great example of a business delivering on the global stage, supported by our accomplished and skilled workforce. After over 20 years here in Ireland, this will be Gilead’s fourth facility here, further underlining the leading role this country plays in the company’s operations in Europe. Gilead’s drive and commitment to innovation, and to the highest standards of pharmaceutical technology, is clear to see, and will, I’m sure, continue to bring the company considerable further success in the years ahead.”

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Leo Varadkar, said: “I’m really pleased Gilead Sciences has chosen Dublin as the location for its new Global Paediatric Drug Development Centre of Excellence, creating 33 new jobs. This announcement reinforces the importance of Ireland globally in the manufacturing of medicines and in particular, the development of paediatric medicines. Our highly skilled workforce continues to attract world renowned companies such as Gilead Sciences to grow their businesses here. After more than 20 years in our country, this new facility is another exciting expansion for Gilead, and I wish the team the very best with this new initiative.”

The Dublin Development office is responsible for coordinating paediatric clinical trials for seven products across 18 countries, with current trials investigating paediatric treatments for HIV, hepatitis B and COVID-19. The company plans to expand the responsibilities of the Dublin operations further, including supporting work on adult studies across its portfolio of approved and investigational medicines. Additionally, a new team to be recruited in the Dublin office will form a core part of a new Artificial Intelligence Centre within the Gilead Development organization.

Reggie Kelly, Vice President, Development, Gilead Sciences, and Dublin site lead said: “Development is a critical stage in the life cycle of a medicine and Ireland is a global life science hub. With the clinical, academic and regulatory expertise available – in addition to industry talent – Dublin was the obvious location. We chose this office carefully, for its location and it’s sustainability credentials, and I’m thrilled to be able to open it to our team and our external partners.”

IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan said: “IDA Ireland welcomes Gilead’s expansion of its Irish operations, establishing in Dublin this global biotechnology company’s first Global Centre of Excellence for Paediatric Clinical Trials outside of the US. It’s a strong vote of confidence in Ireland for investment of this kind and will be a welcome addition to the growing biotech ecosystem here.”

Gilead has been in Ireland for over two decades. Its Cork manufacturing facilities produce 22 different products and its Dublin distribution centre, separate from North Dock, is critical in its global supply chain. In total, Gilead has over 500 employees in the State, its largest operation in the European Union (EU).

AnkerMake’s New 3D Printer Makes Its Debut with the AnkerMake M5

The first 3D printer designed to improve the user experience by reducing printing time up to 70%. The AnkerMake M5 is available today on Kickstarter.com, starting at a super early bird price of $429.

“3D printers help us imagine a world where ideas and creative concepts can be instantly transformed into physical form. However, the reality is 3D printing can be slow, cumbersome, and difficult to figure out,” said Steven Yang, CEO of Anker Innovations. “AnkerMake is committed to removing these pain points so that artists, inventors, hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts can take advantage of a more practical tool to bring their creations to life.”

The AnkerMake M5 solves the most critical issues that have prevented 3D printing from becoming a more mainstream endeavor. These issues include slow print speeds, the need to constantly supervise printing for errors and a needlessly complicated user experience.

AnkerMake M5 3D printer techbuzzireland

The AnkerMake M5 solves these issues by delivering:

Quick and Easy Assembly

3D printing has never been this accessible. The M5 is designed is easy to set up in just three steps within 15 minutes. Several user-friendly features including 7×7 auto-leveling, PEI soft magnetic printing bed, auto-resume after power outage and printing notifications. These enhancements help the user focus completely on their prints instead of technical aspects and handcrafting.

A New Standard in Print Speeds

Thanks to its new PowerBoost technology, the AnkerMake M5 basic print speed is 250 mm/s, which can be used for printing jobs that require a smoother and more detailed finish. For faster print jobs, perfect for prototyping and less detailed finishes, the M5 can save even more time with an acceleration of the extruder up to 2,500 mm/s². In this print mode, the M5 can reduce the average print times by up to 70% in comparison to other 3D printers.

Stable, Quality Printing

The aluminum alloy die-casting design increases the weight of the base, reducing the center of gravity of the machine. The sleek design makes printing more stable and allows fast speeds and extreme acceleration. The installation error of the base is also reduced, improving the accuracy of the printing tool and surface even at high speeds with 0.1 mm precision.

AI Print Monitoring

The built-in HD camera will monitor print jobs for issues like layer splitting, spaghetti mess or nozzle plugging. When it detects an issue, the AnkerMake M5 will alert users. This feature helps avoid wasting time and valuable printing materials.

Live WebCam View With Time Lapse

Users can view live feeds of their print jobs from anywhere using the AnkerMake mobile app. Time lapse videos are also automatically generated after the printing job is complete. With an adaptive light-sensing algorithm, users can see the printer output clearly, even at night.

Smart, Connected Printing

The AnkerMake M5 can be seamlessly connected and controlled through both the AnkerMake mobile app and AnkerMake slicing software1. Multi-device management and remote messaging notifications enable the user to start printing from their smartphone or computer anytime, anywhere.

Additional Specs:

• 5X industry average print speed (250 mm/s in standard print mode)

• 2,500 mm/s² in accelerated print mode

• Can reduce average print time by up to 70 percent

• AI print monitoring with auto shut-off

• Integrated HD cam with remote viewing

• Supports WiFi and USB connectivity

• Easy filament loading and extraction with heat assist

• Magnetic base for easy removal and cleaning

• Weight: 12.4 kg / 27.3 lb

• Measurement: 502x438x470 mm / 19.76×17.24×18.50 inches

Price & Availability

The AnkerMake M5 3D printer is available on Kickstarter.com starting today for special, limited super early bird price of $429. The normal early bird price is $499

World of Warcraft: The Most Powerful Game Franchise of All Time

Perhaps you’re one of the large numbers of individuals getting a charge out of Overwatch, Blizzard Entertainment’s multiplayer shooter. Or, on the other hand, maybe you’re an eSports fan, fixated on League of Legends or Dota 2. Some of you have gone through hours slouched over your telephones, tapping away at Plants versus Zombies or Clash Royale.

Assuming this is the case, you have Warcraft to thank.

Players and pundits preferred the primary World of Warcraft game. They cherished the second, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, and the third, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. Its science fiction spin-off, StarCraft, has been known as the best computer game made. The advanced Warcraft-themed game, Hearthstone is turning into an eSports pillar and has roused various impersonations. The Warcraft film even broke film industry records in regions of the planet.

The series’ prosperity has made Blizzard perhaps the most excellent designer. Before Warcraft, Blizzard got by programming ports of others’ games. The organization holds a yearly show committed solely to its intellectual properties.

That is to the point of solidifying Warcraft’s inheritance as one of the leading gaming establishments ever. Yet, the game’s impact goes past an index of side projects and Blizzard’s financial balance. The universe of Warcraft, which transforms Warcraft’s dream setting into a virtual world populated by a vast number of genuine players, characterized the MMORPG classification. Goodness, and the $700 million esports industry? Without Warcraft, it wouldn’t exist.

Everything began in 1994 with Warcraft: Orcs and Humans. Warcraft wasn’t the primary continuous procedure game-the class has been around in different structures since the 1970s, and there’s a ton of Westwood Studios’ Dune II in Warcraft’s DNA. As in most procedure games, Warcraft players gather assets, which they use to construct armed forces. Players send their soldiers out into the wild to vanquish foe bases whenever their powers are adequately considered. The primary side to crush its rival wins.

Warcraft’s essential interactivity was like its ancestors. However, Warcraft added a smoothed-out UI and a convincing storyline, making the game more available. New mission goals, such as finishing attacked towns and killing explicit targets, infused some assortment into the ongoing technique’s deeply grounded equation. Warcraft is brimming with character and humor, which loans a character to the game’s anonymous snorts.

Be that as it may, Warcraft’s most significant advancement was its multiplayer mode. Pre-Warcraft, most technique games were only issues. Warcraft changed that. Utilizing a dial-up modem or a neighborhood, players could interface with one another’s PCs and go up against each other rather than PC-controlled adversaries. Warcraft wasn’t the primary ongoing methodology game to offer internet-based play. Yet, it was the first to hit the standard, and after a short time, the multiplayer battle was the continuous system’s real draw.

Multiplayer was much more vital to StarCraft. At first, StarCraft wasn’t considerably more than Warcraft with a science fiction skin. Patrick Wyatt, Blizzard’s previous Vice President of Research and Development, portrays the main variant of StarCraft as “Orcs in space.” It ran on a similar code as Warcraft II. It was made as a speedy, one-year project intended to connect the time between Warcraft II and Blizzard’s upcoming pretending game, Diablo.

After StarCraft got a tepid reaction at E3, Blizzard rebooted the task, composing another motor without any preparation and extending the game’s degree. At the point when StarCraft, at last, turned out in 1998, Blizzard had Battle.net, its exclusive web-based matchmaking administration. With highlights like channels and leaderboards, Battle.net made it simple to associate with StarCraft players all over the planet, and the contest flourished.

StarCraft got rave surveys, and many players rushed to Battle.net. The game was particularly famous in South Korea, where outsider coordinators began to hold competitions. The contests pulled in onlookers, the best players ultimately became VIPs who acquired enormous compensations, and the cutting-edge eSports model was conceived in a little while.

In any case, StarCraft was only the start. At the point when Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos turned out in 2002, it was transported with both a solitary player crusade and online Battle.net support. It also accompanied a piece of programming called World Editor, which let fans change all aspects of the game.

Past versions of Warcraft included map editors, yet World Editor took things further. With the new model, aggressive players could take the Warcraft motor and use it to make new games. That is the thing they did.

3D printed fingertip ‘feels’ like human skin

A highly sensitive, 3D-printed fingertip could help robots become more dexterous and improve the performance of prosthetic hands by giving them an in-built sense of touch.

Machines can beat the world’s best chess player, but they cannot handle a chess piece as well as an infant. This lack of robot dexterity is partly because artificial grippers lack the fine tactile sense of the human fingertip, which is used to guide our hands as we pick up and handle objects.

Two papers published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface give the first in-depth comparison of an artificial fingertip with neural recordings of the human sense of touch. The research was led by Professor of Robotics & AI (Artificial Intelligence), Nathan Lepora, from the University of Bristol’s Department of Engineering Maths and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory.

“Our work helps uncover how the complex internal structure of human skin creates our human sense of touch. This is an exciting development in the field of soft robotics – being able to 3D-print tactile skin could create robots that are more dexterous or significantly improve the performance of prosthetic hands by giving them an in-built sense of touch,” said Professor Lepora.

Cut-through section of 3D printed tactile skin

Professor Lepora and colleagues created the sense of touch in the artificial fingertip using a 3D-printed mesh of pin-like papillae on the underside of the compliant skin, which mimic the dermal papillae found between the outer epidermal and inner dermal layers of human tactile skin. The papillae are made on advanced 3D-printers that can mix together soft and hard materials to create complicated structures like those found in biology.

“We found our 3D-printed tactile fingertip can produce artificial nerve signals that look like recordings from real, tactile neurons. Human tactile nerves transmit signals from various nerve endings called mechanoreceptors, which can signal the pressure and shape of a contact. Classic work by Phillips and Johnson in 1981 first plotted electrical recordings from these nerves to study ‘tactile spatial resolution’ using a set of standard rigid shapes used by psychologists. In our work, we tested our 3D-printed artificial fingertip as it ‘felt’ those same rigid shapes and discovered a startlingly close match to the neural data,” said Professor Lepora

“For me, the most exciting moment was when we looked at our artificial nerve recordings from the 3D-printed fingertip and they looked like the real recordings from over 40 years ago! Those recordings are very complex with hills and dips over edges and ridges, and we saw the same pattern in our artificial tactile data,” said Professor Lepora.

While the research found a remarkably close match between the artificial fingertip and human nerve signals, it was not as sensitive to fine detail. Professor Lepora suspects this is because the 3D-printed skin is thicker than real skin and his team is now exploring how to 3D-print structures on the microscopic scale of human skin.

“Our aim is to make artificial skin as good – or even better – than real skin,” said Professor Lepora.

Online, Offline: 7 Ways to Safeguard Your Privacy While Using the Internet

Whether you like it or not, the internet is an inescapable part of day-to-day life. Everything from communication to entertainment to information access has a home on the world wide web, offering limitless access to information in seconds. However, the online world is also ripe with risk, leaving many vulnerable to costly cyberattacks. 

Thankfully, you can safeguard your privacy online by implementing proper precautions. Read on for seven cybersecurity tips to keep your information safe while enjoying life online. 

Use private browsing

A straightforward yet effective way to protect your online privacy is by utilizing private browsing settings. With the simple click of a button, you can search the web without leaving a record of your browser activity. However, it’s worth noting private browsers cannot combat sophisticated tracking applications. So, if you’re looking for additional protection, consider installing a VPN to direct cyberattacks away from sensitive info. 

Don’t reveal your home address

Though it may seem safe to enter your home address into online shopping sites or internet forms, even secured sites are prone to data breaches. Thankfully, you can circumvent the system by utilizing mailroom P.O. boxes—a separate address for packages and mail. You can even sign up for cheaper virtual address options, enabling you to forward deliveries to your home without compromising your address. 

Use tracking protection

Though web browsers have built-in tracking protection to block third-party surveillance, many users employ additional security features to ensure online anonymity. For example, Disconnect and Ghostery are free browser extensions that disrupt direct pathways to your server, keeping you safe from hover-happy sites. 

Use two-factor authentication on your accounts

Though it may be frustrating, enabling two-factor authentication on email and social sites can save you from low-level hacks and password breaches. In addition to entering your passcode, authentication applications will generate a unique, one-time code necessary for entrance. By adding a second layer of security to your online accounts, you can reduce the risk of a costly cyber attack.

Don’t over-share on social media

Though it’s typical for social media users to share personal information online—whether through pictures or words—over-sharing on the world wide web comes with a price. For example, uploading a photo with identifiable features can compromise your location, leaving you vulnerable to online and in-person threats. So, next time you upload to Instagram or Facebook, think long and hard about the information you’re sharing with the online world.

Always use strong passwords

The simplest way to protect yourself against data breaches is by creating strong passwords and updating them frequently. Instead of leaning toward the traditional route of birthdays and maiden names, consider throwing in numbers, symbols, and capitalization to throw hackers off your trail.

Use virtual private networks

A virtual private network–or VPN—protects your personal information by encrypting data before leaving your computer and traveling to an off-site server. Whether you’re protecting yourself from public Wi-Fi networks or simply want a security cushion at home, installing a well-reviewed VPN can keep tracking to a minimum. 

What’s next?

The internet is both a precarious and powerful tool. Unfortunately, many online interactions aren’t secure, which is why implementing proper security protocols is a must for internet enthusiasts. By enabling private browsing, upgrading to a VPN, and upgrading all passwords, you can enjoy the online world anxiety-free. 

Prepare to feel awful: Trolley Problem, Inc. launches onto PC 21 April

Trolley Problem, Inc., a darkly comedic philosophical adventure which judges players on their awful choices, will be launching onto PC on 21 April 2022.

Described by Forbes as “2022’s most important game…” Trolley Problem, Inc. is a deeply thoughtful and thoroughly awful narrative game which pressures players into making decisions based on genuine philosophical problems and then judges them – and the world.

With scenarios that challenge opinions on vaccinations, war, immigration, corporate espionage, religion… even the nature of decision making itself, Trolley Problem, Inc. will take players on a journey that could ultimately change how they view the world, themselves and ultimately the concept of free will.

Players are initially assessed as new recruits to Trolley Problem, Inc. – their suitability for employment determined through some initial introductory problem solving which only affects the lives of a few people and a dog. Two choices are offered – then a countdown begins. Pick the option you feel is right – but justifying your decisions to any family or friends watching you? Well, that’s your problem.

Oh, and Dead Ringers, Spitting Image and Skins actor Jan Ravens will be the one questioning all your choices by the way. No pressure.

“Everything is awful at the moment,” says Samuel Read-Graves, developer of Trolley Problem, Inc. “so what better way to take your mind off that fact by playing something which will make you feel worse? Trolley Problem, Inc. presents some genuinely testing and morally challenging scenarios based on philosophical problems and has been designed to spark debate in a format only possible through videogames. The journey isn’t entirely bleak – there are moments that I hope will make players laugh out loud – but ultimately, it’s a game about making hard choices and discovering more about yourself and how your moral compass compares with the rest of the world.”

Trolley Problem, Inc. features:

  • 55 intensely thought-provoking multiple-choice questions across a 90-minute playtime
  • Streamer mode allows content creators to engage with a live viewing audience
  • Multiple profiles allow local players to compare and discuss their choice – whilst global statistics reflect the choices players across the world have made
  • References to the original philosophical papers
  • A host of unlockables to discover throughout the game
  • The strangest ‘Achievements’ ever featured in a video game
  • Voice acting by Dead Ringers, Spitting Image and Skins actor, Jan Ravens
  • Support in 10 different languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Arabic

Trolley Problem, Inc. can be wishlisted on Steam now and is currently part of the London Games Festival, listed under ‘Games Are Good for You’.

Trolley Problem, Inc. will be available on PC on 21 April 2022 priced at £8.99 / $10.99 / €10.99. It has been developed by ReadGraves and will be published by Yogscast Games.