Tag: gaming
Fortnite X-Ray Llamas show loot box contents amid child gambling concerns
Fortnite will now show users the contents of paid loot boxes before they purchase them, following long-running concerns around gambling. Loot boxes provided random virtual objects, such as weapons, […]
Children’s development ‘delayed by TV and computer games’
Too much time spent watching TV and playing computer games can hold back the development of young children, new research suggests. A study of 2,400 Canadian children found more screen […]
Video games now account for over half UK entertainment market revenue
The video games sector now accounts for more than half of the entertainment market, according to new figures. The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) said the gaming market’s value rose to […]
Fortnite celebrates New Year with in-game fireworks display
Fortnite has begun its New Year celebrations with players seeing a huge fireworks display filling the virtual sky of the battle royale game. Players have been reporting a giant glitterball, […]
Twitch faces challenging year ahead after successful 2018
Video game streaming service Twitch faces a challenging 2019 in Europe but is determined to build on its steady success of the past 12 months. Jamie Harris, Press Association Science Technology […]
Optoma launches new home £499 home entertainment projector, H116ST
Optoma has unveiled the next evolution of the popular GT760 home entertainment projector, the H116ST. Bright and versatile, this portable projector is billed as ideal for gamers or sports and […]
Pokemon Go players to challenge others for the first time
Pokemon Go players will finally be able to battle each other as the game has its biggest evolution yet. Makers Niantic revealed Trainer Battles will arrive on the hit augmented […]
Fortnite gets chilly as teaser reveals season 7 release date
A wintry-themed seventh season of Fortnite is on the horizon within a matter of days, the hit game’s latest teaser has revealed. Makers Epic Games posted a chilly image on […]
Eight-year-old’s Fortnite chicken skin idea becomes reality with Tender Defender
An eight-year-old who designed a chicken skin for Fortnite has seen his work become a reality in the popular game. The Chicken Trooper skin was devised by Connor in September […]
Loot boxes in video games like Fortnite linked to problem gambling
Video game ‘loot boxes’ are acting as a gateway to problem gambling, new research has suggested. A study by experts at the University of York and York St John University claims […]
