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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.

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Video games and museums: a match made in (Italian) heaven

‘Father and Son’ is the first video game produced by a museum. Thought to be the first of its kind, gamers and visitors to the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) can take a digital trip back in time.

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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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Pokémon World Championships and Pikachu's dark past

An event in 1997 nearly threatened to collapse the whole anime series and send the ‘pocket monsters’ out to pasture...

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Virtual athletes push gaming to its limits

A co-production with Kaspersky

What happens when video gaming is taken to the absolute extremes? Hacker Hunter meets the gamers doing just that for charity.

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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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How do hackers target children on video games?

A co-production with Kaspersky

Children are more online than ever before. As kids immerse themselves in the world of video games, Hacker Hunter explores how they’ve become increasingly vulnerable to hackers.

Tech News

Gaming time is unlikely to impact well-being, study finds

New research of almost 40,000 video gamers has found “little to no evidence” that the time spent playing affects their well-being, countering fears that gaming might affect players’ mental health.

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Fifa 23 to feature women's clubs for the first time

As women's football increased in popularity more and more, the Fifa video games will feature women's leagues for the first time ever.

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Pop-culture fans return to San Diego for Comic-Con International.

The pop-cultural extravaganza that is Comic-Con International is back after a two-year absence due to covid.

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One map away from winning: "How one player rocked Indian esports"

A co-production with Kaspersky

Forsaken and OpTic India. The story behind India's worst ever esports scandal. Hacker Hunter meets those that were there at the time.

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A dream come true? The challenges of being an esports star

A co-production with Kaspersky

The good, the bad, and the ugly of esports. Hacker Hunter meets the expert players who have made gaming their full-time job.

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Could you end up in jail for cheating at a video game?

A co-production with Kaspersky

Discover the story of one of the biggest gaming hacks in history

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?

Art

The artist is sorta present: how VR is changing art

In his latest piece, Albert Oehlen asks viewers to enter his studio via VR and watch him draw a new work. The eerie experience gets you up close and personal without ever being near another actual person.

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Syrian children take part in 'Super Mario' games during Eid

Volunteers from Syria's Violet Org charity's psychological support unit organise games based on the video game Super Mario, during Eid.

Smart Regions

The Croatian incubators hatching video gaming startups

In partnership with the European Commission

Over the last five years, the region of Sisak Moslavina in Croatia has become a video gaming hub thanks to EU funding.

Tech News

I went to Emmanuel Macron’s Minecraft world. This is what it was like

The French president's official campaign built its own world in Minecraft where you can go to the cinema, a kebab shop, or (like I did) drown in a river.

Qatar 365

From eGaming to Padel: exploring the future of sport in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

As the hosts of the FIFA World Cup, 2022 is going to be a big sporting year for Qatar but what else does the future hold? From the world of e-gamers and the business of sport, to scoring points with padel players, Qatar365 discovers the potential.