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Playing video games could be good for mental health, new study finds

A Japanese lottery for Nintendo and PlayStation devices resulted in a natural experiment on how video games affect people's well-being.

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Film of the Week: 'Borderlands' - One to avoid at all costs

It's Guardians Of The Galaxy meets Mad Max - if a hyperactive toddler had reimagined them as dumpsterfires.

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Petition urges lawmakers to save Europe’s video games from deletion

A petition is calling for the EU’s video game license publishers to preserve video games when support ends.

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Paris Olympics: The video games to play to take home virtual gold

Mario and Sonic have missed out on this year's Olympics, and there is no official console game either. But there are still options to try out the different disciplines from the sofa (or standing up).

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Video game performers walk picket lines in protest of unregulated AI

The striking performers are protesting against what they call an unwillingness from top gaming companies to protect union voice actors and motion capture workers equally against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence.

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WATCH: Hollywood performers strike against AI

More than 300 Hollywood performers picketed Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California, protesting the unregulated use of AI in the industry.

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Hollywood video game performers head to picket line over AI crisis

Video game performers went on strike last week, concerned about the use of AI and the threat it poses to their professions. Union leaders have billed AI as an existential crisis for performers.

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Star Trek and Doctor Who unite for Intergalactic Friendship Day

The sci-fi universes will come together in two mobile games made specially for International Friendship Day.

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Video game performers begin strike over AI concerns

A new wave of strikes has erupted in Hollywood, this time over the use of artificial intelligence in the video games industry.

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Who is Emio? Nintendo gets less family-friendly with mysterious teaser

A new Nintendo teaser trailer dropped this week, and it's a little off-brand... It has sent fans into speculation mode - once they stopped shaking with fear.

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Top gamers show off their skills at Gamesummit 2024 in Baku

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Gaming enthusiasts, developers and sector leaders gathered at the summit hosted in Azerbaijan’s capital, which aimed to boost the industry’s future.

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Zelda: Finally, a game of her own

For the first time, "The Legend of Zelda: The Echoes of Wisdom" will allow players to play as Princess Zelda, rather than the warrior Link.

Business

Microsoft unveils all digital Xbox console at games showcase

Microsoft has launched an all-digital Xbox console which is set for release later this year. The company also announced a host of upcoming games including the next instalments of ‘Call of Duty’ and ‘Assassin's Creed’ franchises.

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Savvy earners: UK kids take on side hustles as cost of living soars

Some children are getting surprise one-off rewards for doing well at school while others are finding other ways to make extra pocket money.

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POCO targets gamers, photographers & budget conscious users with performance power-packing F6 series

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A popular technology brand among young tech enthusiasts, POCO unveiled its new additions at a global launch in Dubai, showcasing two “all-rounder” devices to attract photographers, demanding power users and those all-important gamers.

Tech News

The 10 best uses of OpenAI’s new GPT-4o

Since its launch, users have found creative ways to use ChatGPT’s latest version, GPT-4o, from generating video games to transcribing historical texts.

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Film of the Week: 'AGGRO DR1FT' - A moronic and empty provocation

Maybe my vitriol towards this film is exactly what director Harmony Korine wants. And if that’s the case, hats off. However, he’s still getting my two cents, in the shape of a warning for anyone curious enough to buy a ticket.

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BAFTA Game Awards 2024: Baldur's Gate 3 triumphs with five wins

At the 20th BAFTA Game Awards, Baldur's Gate 3 dominated with five wins, including best game, while Super Mario Bros. Wonder secured two victories.

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Who has been voted the most iconic video game character of all time?

Pikach-who? More than 4,000 players worldwide have voted in the BAFTA Games Awards poll - and the most iconic video game character is... Lara Croft.

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Ukrainian salt mines captured by Russia recreated in Minecraft

UNITED24 have recreated the famous Soledar salt mines in Minecraft to rebuild a school destroyed by Russian aggression.