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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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?

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France bans English gaming jargon

All government workers in France will be prohibited from using English gaming jargon and must use their French equivalents.

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Is the New York Times making Wordle harder behind our backs?

The New York Times' purchase of the viral word game on 31 January has lead to questions about how it is changing. Daily users say the answers are definitely more obscure.

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What next for Wordle after the New York Times buyout?

Wordle has completely captured the internet's imagination over the last month. What are the implications of a purchase by one of America's biggest mass media companies?

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Explained: Why Microsoft's Activision deal could shake up gaming

Microsoft's takeover of Activision shows gaming will be at the heart of the metaverse but it may yet be foiled by antitrust regulators.