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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.

Culture news

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.

Tech News

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.

Culture news

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.

Culture news

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).

Culture news

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.

Culture news

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.

Cult

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.

Culture news

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.