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Vona/She: A videogame to save Kharkiv’s unique Gender Museum

Closed down by the current infighting in Ukraine, a group of artists and human rights activists are determined to keep the one and only Gender Museum of Eastern Europe alive in the virtual world.

26 June 2023

Tech News

Why gaming platforms are redefining streaming

Game livestreaming has long been confined to its own world, but a new €92 million deal might just have rocked the world of streaming to its foundations.

23 June 2023

Culture news

A Euronews Culture beginner’s guide to esports

Have you slept through the rise of esports? We're here to help you catch up on everything you need to know about the global phenomenon.

22 June 2023

World News

Euroviews. Video game industry is incredibly profitable. It's also highly toxic

Frequent scandals, lawsuits, and general mistreatment stemming from toxic management culture remain common at many video game studios, Paul Tozour writes.

5 April 2023

Tech News

This VR headset makes your mouth feel all kinds of strange things

It allows you to feel spiders crawling around your lips or raindrops and mud splattering across your mouth in virtual reality.

19 February 2023

Culture news

Hogwarts Legacy game renews row over JK Rowling's trans stance

The highly anticipated video game itself is released on Friday but there's been an enormous online campaign waged by some LGBT activists urging people not to play because of JK Rowling's stance on trans people.

8 February 2023

Earth News

Here's how Green Football Weekend is gamifying climate action

Football fans are being encouraged to score ‘green goals’ for their team in a new climate campaign.

4 February 2023

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Sony has unveiled a new PS5 controller designed for accessibility

Sony has released its new controller at CES - and its making gaming more accessible for all.

9 January 2023

Tech News

EU regulators quiz rivals on Microsoft tactics after Activision

The merger would be the largest tech deal ever in the video gaming market.

21 December 2022

Tech News

US seeks to block Microsoft's takeover of 'Call of Duty' maker

Regulators say the €65 billion deal, which is also under scrutiny in Europe, could hurt competition in the gaming industry.

9 December 2022

Tech News

BeReal wins Apple’s App of the Year for 2022

As Meta takes the heat, one "real" French social media app was crowned as Apple’s App of the Year.

30 November 2022

Tech News

Game over: The VR headset designed to kill you if you die in a game

“If you die in the game, you die in real life,” Oculus creator Palmer Luckey said of his new VR headset packed with explosives.

9 November 2022

Culture news

Video game enthusiasts gather IRL at Paris Games Week

After a major boost during lockdown, France's video game industry is trying to keep up momentum with the first Paris Games Week since the pandemic.

3 November 2022

Health news

Kids who play video games score higher on cognitive tests, study finds

A government-funded study found gaming may help develop cognitive skills such as impulse control and working memory.

25 October 2022

Health news

Gaming could pose a ‘serious risk’ for people with heart conditions

Researchers say elite gamers should be included in future screening for underlying heart conditions which are usually targeted at athletes.

11 October 2022

Culture news

GTA 6 footage leaked: Is this be the biggest hack in gaming history?

More than 90 videos and images from the next edition of the Grand Theft Auto franchise have been leaked online. But who was behind the hacks and is this the largest of its kind in the gaming industry?

20 September 2022

Hacker Hunter

Can you make a fortune by hacking a video game?

A co-production with Kaspersky

Hacker Hunter meets Manfred, the man who exploited flaws in video games to make a fortune.

20 August 2022

Culture news

Hit video game Stray brings out the best in gamers

The newest viral indie game, Stray, has taken the internet by storm. Here's how it's helping strays in the real world.

8 August 2022

Tech News

Can the metaverse persuade young people to look after their skin?

New, emerging technologies will give skin care company Galderma a strategic edge and help it respond to customers at the right time, in the right way.

27 June 2022

Football Now

eSports: Could it become more popular than the real thing?

In partnership with Media City

The world of eSports is booming. Its popularity exploded during the pandemic. So, can it compete with the sport that began in the 19th century?

23 June 2022