Category: Gaming
Not enough evidence obsessive gaming is clinically unhealthy, scientists say
There is little evidence to suggest that gaming addiction is a clinically unhealthy habit for young people, scientists claim, calling existing fears “exaggerated”. Researchers from Oxford University and Cardiff University believe obsessive gamers are likely to have underlying frustrations and wider psychosocial functioning issues away from consoles. After studying more than 1,000 players and their…
Fortnite returns with new virtual world
Fortnite makes its return with an all-new virtual world after the previous map mysteriously disappeared into a black hole. Gamers were left unable to play the popular battle royale title, as part of a worldwide event to mark the arrival of Chapter 2. Fortnite routinely updates the game with new locations and virtual objects for…
Fortnite gamers see map sucked into black hole
Fortnite’s entire map has disappeared into a black hole, leaving gamers unable to play, as part of a worldwide event to mark the end of the game’s 10th season. The popular Battle Royale game is known for its large, live showpiece events, and developer Epic Games had previously confirmed that an event known as “The…
Sony removes Facebook integration from PlayStation 4
Sony has pulled Facebook integration from the PlayStation 4, making it impossible to find friends on the social network who also use the gaming console. The Japanese firm apologised to gamers for the inconvenience but failed to provide a reason for the sudden change. Integration with Facebook not only allowed people find other players from…
How Do You Play Video Games For A Living?
A 16-year-old from Pennsylvania hit headlines around the world by seizing the $3 million first prize at the Fortnite World Cup this summer. Kyle “Bugha” Giesdorf spent six hours per day training for the tournament and he was handsomely rewarded for his endeavours. The story shone a light on a growing trend that has seen dozens of…
Atari partners with Anstream Arcade for retro gaming
Atari has announced a partnership with retro gaming platform Antstream Arcade. This partnership brings an enhanced and exclusive “Atari Edition” of Antstream’s game streaming service to the upcoming Atari VCM home gaming and entertainment system. The exclusive Atari VCS edition of Antstream Arcade unlocks an instantly-accessible collection of classic video game titles. In addition to an existing…
Developers Identifying Shift in Gaming Audience to Older Players
Across all platforms, the various sectors of the gaming industry are growing at an incredible rate, with more people than ever playing all types of titles. The simple fact is, regardless of how highly rated the games are by console and PC gamers, mobile games, lite games, and online browser games have made this form…
Gamers jump into new Mario Kart Tour smartphone game
Gamers are able to play a version of classic racing title Mario Kart on their smartphones for the first time. Mario Kart Tour was launched on Wednesday on iOS and Android, meaning Nintendo fans can now access the game on their mobiles and tablets. #MarioKartTour is here! Race around the world across a variety of…
Project xCloud streaming service coming to the UK in October
Xbox has confirmed its video game streaming service, Project xCloud, will come to the UK in October. As part of a public preview to test the service, which will enable users to play console-standard games on any mobile device, a trial will run in the UK, US and South Korea next month, the gaming giant…
Google strikes back with game subscription service
Google is offering a new subscription service for apps and games on Android devices days after Apple launched a similar service. Google Play Pass will cost $5 a month, and give subscribers access to 350 games and apps. It will cost $2 a month for the first year in an introductory offer. Android devices with…
