The UK recently hosted one of its largest gaming expos. At this vibrant gathering, fans of all ages indulged in the latest gaming trends and celebrated their favorite characters, including the beloved Pikachu. Featuring a range of gaming, tech innovations, cosplay, and special merchandise, the expo was a hit, attracting thousands from across the UK […]
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Netflix has closed its Southern California-based AAA game development studio, just two years after its launch. The studio, known for being led by industry veterans from major franchises like Overwatch, Halo, and God of War, was working on an ambitious, yet unreleased, multi-platform game. The shutdown comes amid layoffs affecting 35 employees in Netflix’s gaming
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A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour challenges the prevailing view that video gaming negatively impacts mental health. Researchers in Japan took advantage of supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to investigate the causal effects of gaming on psychological well-being. By studying individuals who won lotteries to buy gaming consoles like the
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Indie games emphasize personal, often poignant stories and gameplay experiences that resonate on a human level, setting them apart from the high-octane, graphically intense offerings of larger studios. This focus on niche markets and innovative ideas has allowed indie games to flourish in a market saturated with blockbuster titles, providing a refreshing alternative for gamers
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Jason Schreier tweeted about an audible “Awwwww” from the crowd at the announcement of Batman: Arkham Shadow. The reason? This new installment in the beloved Arkham series is exclusive to Meta Quest, Facebook’s (now Meta) virtual reality platform. The crowd here at the Summer Game Fest live show let out an audible “Awwwww” at the
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Scored a PS5? Congrats! But that next-gen goodness deserves an audio upgrade, right? Picking the perfect headset can get overwhelming, so let’s cut through the chase. Here’s the lowdown on the best PS5 gaming headsets for your needs and budget. High-End PS5 Gaming Headset SteelSeries – Arctis Nova Pro Wireless This beast boasts incredible sound,
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The gaming industry is booming, but the same can’t be said for gaming journalism. An alarming trend has been happening – seasoned journalists are ditching traditional media for positions inside the very gaming companies they once covered. But what about independent journalism, and won’t these ex-watchdogs struggle with a serious case of “both sides of
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AMD is poised to introduce a potentially game-changing feature in their upcoming CPU architecture – “Bus Lock Trap.” This innovation promises to significantly improve system stability by addressing a common cause of crashes: Bus Lock errors. What is a Bus Lock For those unfamiliar, a Bus Lock occurs when multiple hardware components try to access
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Russia’s console ambitions have definitely got people talking. While the jury’s still out on whether it’ll be a win or a “wait a minute” moment, let’s dive into how this could impact Russian gamers. Potential Perks for Players A console built in Russia, by Russia, for Russia. Here’s where things get interesting for gamers. Domestically
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Russia’s recent announcement to develop its own gaming console has piqued the interest of many in the industry. While the technical feasibility is still debatable, the possible reasons behind this move are pretty darn interesting. Filling the Gap Left by the West Remember the whole Ukraine situation? Well, in the aftermath, major Western gaming companies
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