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Ubisoft appoints advisors to explore options for a potential buyout

Ubisoft, the owner of the popular game Assassin’s Creed Shadows, announced it had appointed advisors to look at “strategic” options for a potential buyout deal.

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Inoxtag: the inside story of France's most phenomenal influencer

French influencer Inoxtag has successfully developed a spectacular way of presenting his projects online to attract attention in the ultra-competitive sector of web content creators.

Lifestyle

League of Legends: French eSport enters a new stadium-sized era

A series of friendly matches during the Red Bull League of Its Own brought together the best eSports teams in the world to Paris for one night only.

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Ukrainian videogame delayed by Russian war finally released

After over two years of delays, Ukrainian games studio GSC has finally released the latest edition in the 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R' franchise.

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Navigating the console battlefield gaming experience

In partnership with Media City

In the console battlefield, gaming companies are competing to be the best. They try to impress gamers with special games and new technology. As the rivalry grows, it leads to innovative changes in how we play games.

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Minecraft to enter real world with theme park attractions in US and UK

Video game fans will step into a real-world ‘Minecraft’ as plans are revealed for theme park attractions based on the title in the UK and US.

Art

50 years of art by Yoshitaka Amano takes centre stage in Milan

Best known for his iconic work on the Final Fantasy series, the art of Japanese illustrator Yoshitaka Amano is being celebrated in Milan.

Business

Nintendo profits fall as demand for Switch console declines

Nintendo and other game and toy makers rake in their biggest profits during the Christmas shopping season.

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Why studios are wrong to listen to toxic fanbases

With video games like 'Concorde' shelved and episodes of 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Acolyte' attacked, news that studio execs will use superfans to stress-test franchise releases is concerning.

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We're officially getting a The Sims movie produced by Margot Robbie

Say "sul sul" to an official 'The Sims' movie - ladder-less pools and all?

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Lyon WorldSkills Competition showcases young creative talent

The WorldSkills competition is open to under 23s and sees participants compete in fields from jewellery making to welding and aircraft maintenance to hairdressing.

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EU consumer group denounces in-game currency enticement

BEUC lodges complaint against the video games companies owning Fortnite, EA Sports, Minecraft, Roblox and Clash of Clans for pushing often young users to purchase in-game currency.

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Gamescom 2024 kicks off in Cologne amid industry challenges

Thousands of fans and experts are attending the event to share their love of gaming and get a sneak-peak of new releases, including a new Indiana Jones game.

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Take a sneak peak inside Nintendo's highly-anticipated Kyoto museum

Video game maker Nintendo has announced it will open its much-awaited museum on 2 October in the Japanese city of Kyoto.

Health news

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.

Tech News

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.

Culture news

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.