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Only 10% of UK Gaming Sales in 2022 Represented Physical Media!
Putting my PC gaming purchases to one side, I do still occasionally dabble in the realms of physical media. You know, actually buying a real-world tangible copy of a game. This is, however, pretty much exclusive now to when I’m buying a gift for someone (actually having something to unwrap…
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Ernie Hudson – A New Ghostbusters Game is “Definitely Happening”
Back in October, rumours appeared online suggesting that Illfonic, the developers best known for Friday the 13th, had been given the go-ahead to create a brand new Ghostbusters video game. Since then, however, news on the subject had gone rather quiet. – Following a report via Eurogamer, however, Ernie Hudson…
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Elden Ring is Reportedly Very Close to Going Gold!
It’s certainly been a long time coming, and is undoubtedly hugely anticipated by fans of the Souls-Bourne series, but all going well, on January 21st, Elden Ring will finally be released. – With this in mind, therefore, it does seem pretty obvious to say that development on the game should…
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Game Reviews – Are ‘Perfect’ Scores Ruining the Media’s Credibility?
With my 40th birthday fast approaching (a little too quickly for my liking I might add), I think it would be fair to say that I’ve been playing video games for a pretty long time now. Ever since, in fact, I was 4-years-old and first managed to get my hands…
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Hideo Kojima Talks About Making Games Change in Real-Time!
I think it would be fair to say that in terms of gaming innovators, Hideo Kojima is honestly (or at least in my opinion) one of the few left in the industry. Oh sure, you have plenty of people that talk a good game (*cough* Peter Molyneux *cough*) but in…
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‘Worlds Rarest’ Video Game on eBay for $90,000
Worlds Rarest Video Game There are many video game releases that could likely put in some claim as being the ‘worlds rarest’. Just off the top of my head, Stadium Events, boxed and sealed Earthbound’s and the gold ‘Nintendo World Championship’ cartridges certainly come to mind. Following a listing on…
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A New Video Game Violence Study, Again, Finds No Correlation
New Study Finds Same Old Evidence For Video Games and Violence Following the tragic school shooting in Florida earlier this month, video games again became the focus of attention for violence in children. As a convenient means of scapegoating the industry, Donald Trump decided to put the blame almost entirely…
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The Video Used To Prove Games Cause Violence In Children
Donald Trump Takes On the Games Industry Following the tragic school shooting in America last week, Donald Trump decided that video games were the problem. Games are, after all, a far more convenient scapegoat than, you know, doing something about gun control. It’s not the access to guns that’s the…
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Mikes Rant – Stop Blaming Games For Your Violent Children!
Mikes Rant 3 – Why parents and politicians need to stop blaming video games for violent children! Usually, I add a prefix somewhere that a Mikes Rant, while making a serious point, does not always use serious analogies. I attempt to write these in a style that is humorous while making…
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Trump Finally Calls Meeting To Discuss Video Games
Donald Trump US President Donald Trump, after days of speculation, has finally called together a meeting to discuss violence and video games. In the meeting, he has invited several key members of the video game development community and regulation to discuss what can be done to prevent violence in young people.…
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Study Suggests That Video Games Could Help Schizophrenia Patients
Gaming can actually make a difference. Some associate gaming with antisocial behavior or even violence. While we all know that it’s nothing more than a hobby, albeit sometimes an expensive one, scientists have decided to go even further and try to use video games as therapy for patients with Schizophrenia.…
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Twitter Feed Showcases Users Most Abused Video Games
Abused, but loved video games We all have a game that we probably spent too much time playing, but with that, probably game a lot of love. That use, however, can usually have some pretty heavy effects on the labelling of the game. At a point where collectors should look…
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World of Warplanes Update 2.0 Now Available
The latest version of World of Warplanes finally takes flight, now on its version 2.0. This is the biggest update release since November 2013 and naturally, it also brings several major changes to the game mechanic. Furthermore, Wargaming is planning on bringing updates regularly to improve the game from here…
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Nielsen Launching New Research Group for eSports
Nielsen is looking beyond the television screen and into the eSports scene as they launch a new research and consulting group. Known mostly for their television ratings, Nielsen aims to deliver global research on various aspects of eSports including sponsorship valuation and audiences. Their years of experience will also translate…
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Donkey Kong and More Inducted into Video Game Hall of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York held the 2017 World Video Game Hall of Fame awards recently on May 4th, Thursday. The Video Game Hall of Fame recognizes electronic games of all types including console, PC, handheld, mobile, and arcade games. Previous inductees into the Video…
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