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Microsoft buys company that makes Candy Crush and Call of Duty

The deal will make Microsoft one of the biggest game producers in the world, making them more competitive with tech giants like Meta in the creation of the metaverse

Tech News

Wordle clones taken off App Store after online backlash

The online word game Wordle has become a sensation in the last couple of weeks and copycat apps have been trying to take advantage.

Mobility

Tesla dashboard allows drivers to play video games while driving

A Tesla owner is leading a battle against distracting games on the touchscreen dashboard after discovering you can play games and drive.

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Dubai gamers thrive in booming €710m euro industry

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Esports have become a global phenomenon valued at about €710m in the Middle East. Gamers, coaches and professional teams tell us how they are trying to develop the sport at all levels in Dubai.

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Money

NFTs 'part of the future' of gaming, says EA

The digital tokens are an attractive business proposition, EA's chief executive told investors this week, but they're not without controversy.

Scenes

Defying the odds - meet the refugee turned game designer

In partnership with Media City

“I wish we lived in a world where we don't have to teach empathy but that's why I created my game. It's a game that is more than about just being a refugee.”

Tech News

Facebook bets big on the metaverse - but what is it?

'Metaverse' refers to the merging of physical, augmented, and virtual reality in a shared online space. Facebook thinks it's the future of the internet.

Tech News

Twitch hacking: What we know so far

The video streaming site confirmed that it had suffered a data breach after 126GB of source code, streamer payouts and development data was posted to a forum.

Tech News

Tech this week: EU to make USB-C chargers mandatory for all phones

EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple and Netflix lands deal for Roald Dahl's catalogue.

The Exchange

The gaming world is booming

In partnership with Media City

The gaming industry has welcomed 500 million new competitors in the last three years and is set to continue to grow with hundreds of millions of new customers in the next ten years

Tech News

Fornite epic win against Apple's App Store control

A US judge ruled in Epic Games’ favor in its lawsuit against Apple’s App Store on September 10, ordering the tech giant to dismantle some of its restrictions to make it easier for software developers to avoid paying commissions.

Tech News

Kids in China can now play online games for just 3 hours a week

The strict time limits mean under-18s will be limited to playing for just an hour a day on Fridays and weekends.

Tech News

Here's how EA is making gaming more inclusive of disabilities

EA said it would no longer sue developers for using five accessibility innovations it patented, effectively making them free to use.

Work

Blizzard president leaves game company amid sexual harassment scandal

One of the world's biggest game studios is rocked by its own #MeToo moment after California officials sue over harassment and discrimination claims.

Focus

Football For Friendship raises environmental awareness whilst breaking records

In partnership with Gazprom

Since its launch in 2013, Football for Friendship has united thousands of children from all over the world whilst promoting essential human values and now it's also turning to environmental protection.

Eco-Innovation

2.7 billion gamers could be solving climate change as we speak

The UN'S Green Game Jam initiative is bringing video gamers closer to the climate crisis.

Tech News

VivaTech 2021 and E3: The biggest tech releases this week

Flying taxis, AR doctors and Londoners on e-scooters: here's our round-up of this week's tech updates.

Focus

Football for Friendship: eWorld Championship final wraps online season

In partnership with Gazprom

The children's football tournament has also had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health news

Swiss health workers are using videogames to fight COVID-19

Researchers at Geneva University Hospitals have developed a game to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among health workers.

Eco-Innovation

The UN wants us to play video games to save the environment

The United Nations is teaming up with video game companies to get 'Gen Z' young people engaged in climate change.