All news on the topic: Gaming

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Europol chief says crime groups recruit kids through games and smartphones
London — Criminal networks are "weaponizing children" to commit torture and murder by recruiting them through multiplayer video games and smartphones — and parents often have no idea what’s happening, the boss of Europe’s law enforcement agency warns.
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Platinum Gaming hit with £10 million penalty after players lost thousands within hours of joining
Platinum Gaming, the operator of unibet.co.uk and uk.bingo.com, has been fined £10 million for anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failings, the Gambling Commission has said.
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French streamer Jean Pormanove found dead after ‘10 days of torture’ live on Kick
A French internet star was found dead after his body was reportedly seen ’lifeless’ in a live stream following ’10 days of torture and sleep deprivation’.
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PlayStation network outage causes global frustration among gamers
Users of the Playstation Network have reported problems and the outage has affected Playstation store purchases, gaming, account management, and video content.
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Three-quarters of Gen Z hoard old, unwanted tech items, study finds
In fact, this generation creates as much as 60,000 tonnes of e-waste every two weeks - as almost a quarter don't understand how to properly dispose of it
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'I encouraged my son's girlfriend to dump him - she can do so much better'
A woman who advised her son's partner to consider her options in the relationship due to the boy's behaviour is worried she may have gone too far and hurt everyone involved
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You can get Pokémon Go's Azelf, Uxie and Mesprit in Photo Safari - explained
Pokémon Go's Lake Trio, Azelf, Uxie and Mesprit, are available until tomorrow, and here is how you can get them on Timed Research Photo Safaris during the Sinnoh Tour Global event
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Two main characters in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to receive massive glow-ups
Two Square Enix insiders in administrative positions regarding the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Rebirth game spoke to PlayStation.Blog about the massive reimagining that took place for two major characters
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Terrifying model shows what avid gamers could look like in just 20 years
Researchers looked into the long term physical effects of staying indoors, sitting down for hours at a time and staring at a screen - the resulting prediction of what a person may end up looking like is enough to put anyone off the pursuit
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One in four Londoners consider themselves competitive, research finds
In fact, 23% would even admit to being a sore loser - with four in 10 saying that finishing in second place is just as bad as coming in last
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Gamers could face irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus from loud noises
A review of 14 global studies, which involved more than 50,000 people, found that sound levels for people gaming are often near to, or actually exceed, safe limits of noise
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HALO season 2 gets explosive, action-packed trailer that gives fans 'goosebumps'
The Paramount+ series sees Pablo Schreiber returns as Master Chief in the adaptation of the hit video game
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Get a PS5 with three free games in GAME’s Black Friday sale
This great deal includes EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy with the latest PlayStation console
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Over a third of gamers left frustrated - by fellow players munching on snacks
Three in ten feel the sound of someone crunching down a microphone while gaming affects their own performance - but now, new AI-powered tech can cancel these sounds out
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Roblox down as livid game users ask 'what the hell happened now'
Popular online game Roblox is down, with many users reporting difficulting accessing gameplay and content. The issue started at around 5pm, and it remains unclear whether it's been fixed
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One in five Brits unsure if Cleopatra, last pharaoh of Egypt - was a real person
Over half admit they know “next to nothing” about Ancient Egypt - with one in ten saying they haven't heard of the Pyramids of Giza, or the Great Sphinx
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Over half of disabled adults want to see better representation - in video games
It comes as eight in ten disabled gamers have struggled to play their favourite games - due to inaccessible game features
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Pinball machine tops list of best arcade games of all time
It was followed by other classics such as Pac Man, Space Invaders, and air hockey, according to Brits who love arcade games
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Brits left strapped for cash just halfway through the month, study finds
Brits are guilty of spending too much too soon after payday - with the average adult splashing out over £600 within just three days of receiving their wages
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MSI and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport launch hi-tech gaming laptop in the UK
MSI and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport have teamed up to create a luxury gaming experience sure to be a hit with gamers and car enthusiasts alike - here's everything you need to know about the Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport gaming laptop
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People only just learning what the 4 suits on deck of cards actually represent
People have been left gobsmacked after discovering what the four suits in a deck of cards - hearts, diamonds, clovers and spades - represent and why they were chosen to feature on the cards
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Red Magic 8S Pro offers a key advantage over Samsung that gamers can’t ignore
The latest gaming Smartphone offers incredible power and performance at your fingertips
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One in ten gamers are working in a career influenced by the hobby, study finds
Nearly two-thirds of adults who play video games say they are more likely than non-gamers to develop key skills, such as logic and rapid decision making
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Mario fans baffled after realising he wasn't originally supposed to be a plumber
Mario ranks among the most recognisable video game characters of all time, and could well be the most famous plumber in the world. His original profession however was quite diffferent
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Amazon's Fire 11 Tablet drops by £110 just one month after UK launch
We don't just recommend the newest Fire tablet for its price alone. Gamers, this one may be for you
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