Category: Gaming
Xbox boss urges games industry to improve safety for players
The head of Microsoft’s Xbox gaming platform has urged the industry to work together to improve safety for those using their platforms. Phil Spencer said Xbox would “commit to working across the gaming industry on safety measures” to protect gamers. Video games have come under increased scrutiny in recent months in the debate over the…
Microsoft and Sony agree games streaming deal
Microsoft and Sony have agreed a deal to work together on video games streaming services, despite the two companies being bitter rivals in the industry. The two gaming giants have announced the signing of “memorandum of understanding” which could to see Sony use Microsoft’s Azure cloud service to host current and future PlayStation streaming services.…
The Tech That Beat The Casinos
If riding rollercoasters or sky diving aren’t your thing, casinos are places you can get real rushes of adrenaline. A big win is always a spin/card/roll away but more often than not they don’t come. At least for most players. There are some who have discovered methods to gain an advantage over casinos and their…
Which Casino Tech Trends Should You Be Excited About?
Casino technology is constantly improving thanks to the cutting edge innovations that are being pursued on a regular basis. If you are a fan of online gambling, here are just a few of the hottest new trends which should pique your interest and get you hyped up for the future of the industry. Virtual Reality…
Future Jobs In The Gaming Sector
Over the last few decades, technology has evolved fairly quickly and continues to achieve incredible growth. Technology is a broad field that most aren’t aware of, and there are many different career paths one can take. The gaming factor in technology is becoming a massive force to reckon with, which makes for many opportunities with…
Snapchat to let gamers play as their Bitmoji in other games
Snapchat is to allow gamers to use their Bitmoji in other games on other platforms. The social media platform has released a software kit that will enable video game developers to integrate the avatars into their own games. The move will enable Snapchat users to play as the animated version of themselves across different platforms.…
Assassin’s Creed publisher Ubisoft pledges 500,000 Euros to Notre Dame restoration
The company behind the Assassin’s Creed video games has pledged 500,000 euros (£434,000) to help restore Notre Dame Cathedral. French publisher Ubisoft featured a painstaking recreation of the landmark in its 2014 game Assassin’s Creed Unity, which is set in Paris during the French Revolution. Now, after fire ripped through the 850-year-old building earlier this…
Microsoft announces ‘disc-free’ Xbox One S All-Digital Edition
Microsoft has unveiled its first “disc-free” Xbox which will allow gamers to download, play and store games entirely digitally. The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition will enable gamers to store digital versions of games in the cloud, as well as pre-order and pre-install upcoming games so they are ready to play as soon as they…
God Of War scoops five gongs at BAFTA Games Awards
God Of War has won five titles at this year’s BAFTA Games Awards, including the top accolade for best game, fending off the likes of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Red Dead Redemption 2. The PS4-exclusive action-adventure title scooped the most categories, which included awards for music, narrative and audio achievement, as well as best performer…
Candy Crush and Mortal Kombat among contenders for Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has narrowed down the field for the Class of 2019 to 12 finalists after receiving thousands of nominations from more than 100 countries, officials said. The finalists are: Centipede, Mortal Kombat, Microsoft Windows Solitaire, Super Mario Kart, NBA 2K, Candy Crush, Colossal Cave Adventure, Dance Dance Revolution, Half-Life,…
