China’s Video Game Industry Posts First Drop in Five Years Sales shrink 10.3% to $39 billion as pandemic impedes new product development and slowing economy weighs on demand Caixin Global · Feb 14, 2023
The Last of Us fans warned over malware video game scams Those who have been enjoying the HBO adaptation and are considering playing the game should remain mindful of fraudsters. Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023
'Last of Us' Episode 5 Features the Show's Best Video Game Easter Egg Yet Ish was here, and he wasn't alone. Here's what viewers should know about the video game Easter egg featured in Episode 5 of 'The Last of Us.' Inverse · Feb 13, 2023
Playing Video Game Causes No Harm To Cognitive Abilities: Study New research findings call into question parents' long-held beliefs that children who spend hours upon hours playing video games or chose games of certain genres, will have negative effects on their cognitive abilities. Read Further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 12, 2023
Confronting sexism, racism and clichés in video games Long gone are the days when the average video game player was a White male. Women now make up as much as half of the world's gamers, with racial minorities also representing a growing share of players. But gaming platforms have struggled to adequately address sexist and racist abuse on… France 24 · Feb 10, 2023
How McKinsey reached over 150,000 job candidates using a video game McKinsey is throwing out its old recruiting playbook and seeking new sources for talent. Fortune · Feb 10, 2023
Can The Super Mario Bros Movie end 30 years of terrible video game films? Bob Hoskins called the original Nintendo spin-off the ‘worst thing I ever did’, which has set the tone for video game movies ever since – can this latest effort buck the trend? The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023
The Last of Us depicts a parasitic fungus evolving to control humans. Could a fungal pandemic happen in real life? Three scientists, including one that consulted on the original video game, make the call on fact or fiction in HBO's new hit show, The Last of Us. ABC News · Feb 9, 2023
The Moment Meyers Leonard Had His Trouble Accidently Spewing Antisemitic Comments Former Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard uttered an antisemitic slur (rhymes with like) while playing the video game Call of Duty. Zenger · Feb 9, 2023
'The Last of Us' Episode 2 Star Christine Hakim on that Bombshell of an Opening Scene In 'The Last of Us' Episode 2, Indonesian actress Christine Hakim made a shattering impact, setting the HBO show apart from other video game adaptations. Inverse · Feb 9, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy - best pre-order deals for up to 20% off PC, Xbox and PlayStation The Harry Potter inspired video game is available on PC and consoles from Friday - but there are ways to get early access Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2023
Playing Video Game Causes No Harm To Cognitive Abilities In Children New research findings challenge the fears parents have been hearing for years that children who spend hour after hour playing video games, or choose games of certain genres, would manifest unhealthy results in their cognitive ability. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 9, 2023
Harry Potter fans couldn't wait for the long-awaited Hogwarts Legacy video game. Now, it's being boycotted. Here's why Some fans on social media are calling for the game to be boycotted. Others argue that buying the game doesn't mean they're endorsing Rowling's views. Here's what the debate is all about. ABC News · Feb 9, 2023
TotalEnergies caps off record-breaking week of Big Oil profits The Big Oil bonanza keeps on coming, as France's TotalEnergies rounds out a week of record profits. Oil and gas giants have faced growing criticism about their environmental impact, as well as calls to pay higher taxes while households and businesses struggle with high energy prices. Also in the show:… France 24 · Feb 8, 2023
The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023 Review bombing is about power, politics and revenge - but it's not about art In the video game turned HBO adaptation The Last of Us, human survivors must contend with hordes of zombie-like “infected” called “clickers” in a battle for survival. Now, the show itself is facing a similar problem: disgruntled fans of the adapted video game are using the simple act of “clicking”…
Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023 Commentary: ‘The Last of Us’ shows it pays to take gaming seriously To measure the place of video games in the pop-culture zeitgeist, consider that Gen Z is more familiar with "Fortnite" than "Friends." The medium’s cultural reach is now at its peak, driven by the critical and commercial acclaim being heaped on the HBO TV hit "The Last of Us."
Manchester Evening News · Feb 8, 2023 Hogwarts Legacy best preorder price deals to buy and how to get 20 percent off The Harry Potter video game comes out this week for PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 8, 2023 33 Super Bowl halftime stars who were featured in video games These famous and beloved Super Bowl halftime stars have surprising links to video games that you might not expect.
Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023 Dumbarton gamers enjoy visit from Tullichewan developer Erin Stevenson, who works for video game development firm Puny Astronaut, visited Bellsmyre Digital Community’s gaming club - giving youngsters the chance to try their hand at the company’s first release, Skye Tales, which is due to launch later this year.
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 UK watchdog says Microsoft's Activision deal hurts gamers Microsoft’s stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom
Fortune · Feb 8, 2023 Harry Potter game branded as “genocide simulator” sees interest soar after boycott backfires Warner Bros. Discovery will launch Hogwarts Legacy this week, as reviewers conflicted over J.K. Rowlings politics either apologize for liking the video game or avoid it entirely.
Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023 Mum found out she had brain tumour after seizure while playing video game with son Emma Fox, 35, from Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales, praised her son for his 'courage and ability' in dealing with such a horrific situation and says she is determined to help find a cure for brain tumours
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023 10 video game characters you’d want on your Super Bowl-winning team A team of gods, monster slayers, and anthropomorphic hedgehogs could easily take home the NFL's top prize.
Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023 MLB The Show video game will include storylines on legendary Negro Leagues players KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is one of the best places to visit in Kansas City, because there is much to learn about the men and women who were part of that piece of U.S. history.
Manchester Evening News · Feb 7, 2023 How to enable Twitch drops for Hogwarts Legacy and when they start The Harry Potter video game is released this week for PC, PS5 and Xbox X/S