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I It’s challenging to find a more contemporary form of entertainment than open-world video games. Merging storytelling, social interaction, and the freedom to roam, these expansive…
Anearly two decades ago (specifically on December 1, 2005), I attended the launch event for the first video game console at London’s Leicester Square. The Xbox…
Arc Raiders stands as a strong contender for game of the year, especially in late-game discussions. Set in a multiplayer environment teeming with hostile drones and…
TThere’s an enduring saying that history is penned by the victors, and this is just as true for video games as it is for any other…
Rockstar Games, the developer of Grand Theft Auto, faces allegations of “blatant and callous union sabotage” after reportedly terminating over 30 employees whom it claimed were…
Increasing concerns have been raised regarding the federal government’s need to tackle the dangers that children face on the widely-used gaming platform Roblox, following a report…
Does the world truly require another PowerWash Simulator game? Many would argue against it, likely those who haven’t experienced the original and fail to grasp its…
YYou can picture the home fans belting out their chants at the Stadium of Light. “Top of the league, you’re smiling!” Until this afternoon, your Liverpool…
○ On December 9, 1993, Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman addressed Congress at a Congressional hearing on video game violence. He asserted that the video game industry…
TOver the weekend, I, along with around 70 others, spent more than eight hours in a theater playing a video game focused on donkeys, reincarnation, and…
I For the last week, I’ve been experiencing a bizarre hiking adventure instead of engaging in normal life activities, all thanks to a frustrating character known…
TThe ROG Xbox Ally X, a handheld console resulting from a partnership between Asus and Microsoft, stands out as an impressive yet costly gaming device. The…
IIn the realms of music, television, and film, the emergence of streaming has dramatically revolutionized the traditional business model. Instead of purchasing an album or movie,…
Discord, the popular video game chat platform, has informed users about a data breach that has potentially compromised the personal information required for age verification. Last…
m The Ghost horse of Yotei, named Mokizuki, translates to the traditional Japanese term for “full moon.” I truly believe she is the most unfortunate creature…
when Microsoft revealed plans to acquire Activision-Blizzard in 2022 for over $68 billion, the industry was stunned. This announcement echoed the recent significant shifts in the…
the player started to let go of his aspiration to replicate the success of an older competitive football rival. Sometimes, the developer’s vision doesn’t align with…
eSince my journey began in 1988, the annual Game Developer Conference (GDC) has taken place in California each year. It started modestly as a cozy gathering…
Similar to iconic movie quotes, fragments of video game dialogue are instantly recognizable to many fans. From Street Fighter’s “Hadouken!” to Call of Duty’s “Remember, there’s…
hGreetings from Ello and TechScape! Dara Kerr is here to fill in for Blake Montgomery, who is currently on vacation. In the meantime, I’m diving into…
jUST One Games captured the spotlight in gaming discussions last week. Hollow Knight: Silksong, an eerie atmospheric action title by the indie Australian developer Team Cherry,…
Atsu is not a Samurai. The protagonist of Ghost of Yōtei is a wandering sellsword from a humble background. Her absence of gender and status means…
Keeper proudly asserts its claim to be the most unusual game ever unveiled by Microsoft. The backdrop is peculiar—a vibrant, fantastical realm resembling New England. The…
I visited the V&A Exhibition on design/play/confusion. Back in 2018, you may have experienced an intriguing set of mini-games. In this space, one could navigate a…
wA new console has hit the market, and it typically comes with at least one first-party title designed to highlight its innovative features. The PlayStation 5…
oIn time, this industry reached a standstill in a game of this nature. The single-player story-centric action experience intertwines weekend choreographic sequences with expansive worlds brimming…
This week marks my birthday, and while it might not seem like a fitting topic for an article about pressing a button, bear with me. At…
In 1967, British philosopher Philippa Foot unwittingly sparked one of the most enduring memes on the internet. The infamous runaway trolley is racing toward five individuals…
The report indicates that far-right extremists are leveraging livestream gaming platforms to recruit and radicalize teenagers. Recent research published in the journal Frontiers of Psychology reveals…
In the last two weeks, countless “adults only” and “not safe for work” games have been removed from Steam and itch.io—two leading platforms for PC game…
LAST week on Radio 4’s Women’s Time, we delved into the role of women in the gaming industry. We showcased insights from Game Insiders and eSports…
oWhen Russia’s invasion of Ukraine commenced, Leksii Sukhorukov’s son was just 12 years old. For months, their family endured trauma and uncertainty. Sukhorukov had to leave…
oThe exciting Mario Kart World and next week’s Utside of Donkey Kong Bananza may not have a plethora of new Nintendo titles for early Switch 2…
Wimbledon is currently underway, and I’m seizing the moment to present a bold assertion: tennis holds a pivotal role as the most significant sport in the…
What would you do if you were a petite, vegan vampire? This intriguing question is posed by Moonlight Peaks, a Z-coded, Tiktok-responsive supernatural life simulation game.…
Charming Dates in Life Are Weird Life, as a series, is peculiar, but for me, it blends seriousness with a touch of whimsy, leaving me committed…
The Outer Worlds 2 from Obsidian is set to be his inaugural first-party Xbox release, priced at $80 (£70). While the cost of games on the…
oIn the modern gaming landscape, many developers agree that generating any buzz for new projects is a challenge without hefty marketing budgets. Last year, nearly 20,000…
As the protests surged in Los Angeles other areas of the city witnessed a collaborative gathering of gaming journalists and developers showcasing new games during the…
Resident Evil Requiem Resident Evil Requiem. Photo: Capcom The ninth major entry in the survival horror franchise returns us to the ruins of Raccoon City, mixing…