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Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week

Don't miss out on these cultural events happening right now, from the highly anticipated Manchester International Festival to the latest edition in the Diablo video game series.

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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.

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Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week

Don't miss out on these cultural events happening right now, from the highly anticipated return of David Attenborough's "Our Planet" series to the surprise of a new Banksy exhibition.

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Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week

Schedule looking a bit empty? Worry not. Here at Euronews Culture we’ve compiled the who’s who and what’s what of anything you might need to keep yourself entertained this week in Europe.

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This game mode lets you feel Long COVID symptoms while playing

One in 10 COVID-19 infections lead to Long COVID. To raise awareness, three new game modes let players experience the chronic illness in their favourite games.

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EU backs Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard

Brussels gave the green light to the merger, however, it faces stiff scrutiny and dispute from both the US and the UK.

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Cultural Digest: Going out or staying in? The best of what's on this

Are you lost when it comes to looking for new ideas for going out or what to watch if you're staying in? We've got you. Welcome to Euronews Culture's new weekly guide of what's on in Europe this week.

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Critics be damned! ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ smashes all records

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ smashes all records and further proves audiences aren’t deterred by negative reviews

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Watch: Chris Pratt on the future of the 'Super Mario Bros' franchise

Chris Pratt said he thinks 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' will be the first of many movies in the franchise while premiering the film in Los Angeles on Saturday. But will it be as successful as 'Sonic the Hedgehog' and 'Detective Pikachu'?

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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.

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BAFTA Games Awards: 'God of War' wins big but loses out on Best Game

The indie game 'Vampire Survivors' was the surprise winner of the top award at this year's BAFTA Games Awards.

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'God of War Ragnarök' breaks BAFTA Game Awards nominations record

One of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the video game industry has announced its nominations for 2022's best games.

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Nintendo's Super Mario prepares to play in California theme park

If you liked the video game, then you'll probably love visiting the theme park. At least, that's what Nintendo is hoping as the Japanese firm looks to emulate the success of its magic moustached plumber who once ruled the world of gaming.

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Can 'The Last of Us' break the console-to-screen curse?

There are too many awful video game adaptations to mention, and they’ve all paved the way to creating something of a curse: video games and cinema are not happy bedfellows. Can 'The Last of Us' break the console-to-screen curse?

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This war video game has sparked a wave of Ukraine misinformation

Monitoring misinformation is a constant struggle. Clips from war video games are being branded as authentic footage and seen thousands of times.

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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.

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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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New game lets players crash the economy as British PM Liz Truss

The PM's first weeks in office have been eventful to say the least. Now, you can join her on her currency-wrecking journey thanks to a new online game...

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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.