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10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all
Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
July 13, 2026Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
July 11, 2026How Esports World Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Paris in 8 weeks
The Esports World Cup gets going in Paris after a last-minute move from Saudi Arabia. Is it any less controversial?
July 8, 2026Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online - Reuters
Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online Reuters
July 1, 2026Tech Life
We hear concerns that shadow banning is limiting access to health advice for women.
June 30, 2026Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.
June 27, 2026Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers
Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?
June 26, 2026Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August - Reuters
Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August Reuters
June 25, 2026Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs
Valve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time.
June 23, 2026Ubisoft's co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash - Reuters
Ubisoft's co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash Reuters
June 20, 2026Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox, the Information reports - Reuters
Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox, the Information reports Reuters
June 12, 2026How a virtual space battle lost gamers £400,000
One of the most violent chapters in EVE Online history wiped out an empire that had taken years to build.
June 5, 2026Ubisoft flags more losses after record hit - Reuters
Ubisoft flags more losses after record hit Reuters
May 20, 2026Roblox slashes annual bookings forecast as new safety features take their toll - Reuters
Roblox slashes annual bookings forecast as new safety features take their toll Reuters
April 30, 2026From Gamestation to PlayStation: Actor Rahul Kohli on his dream role
His first job was selling games to customers, now he's starring in one of the biggest releases this year.
April 30, 2026Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors
With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
April 13, 2026Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply
A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.
April 10, 2026PS5 price hiked by £90 due to global 'pressures'
The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from £479.99 to £569.99 in the UK.
March 27, 2026Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?
Microsoft is the first big company out of the gates with Project Helix - a "next-generation" console.
March 6, 2026Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes, FT reports - Reuters
Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes, FT reports Reuters
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10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all
Pokémon fans have spent the past three decades trying to catch 'em all - and since the beginning this hunt has often taken place outside the home. The popular series started out on Nintendo's portabl
Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?
It's a mystical quest to the isle of Tortuga... amongst other places You don't need to look hard to find a film or TV fan who will say a reboot is never as good as the original. Yet gamers often beg
How Esports World Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Paris in 8 weeks
Competitors in the Esports World Cup compete for big prize money There's a World Cup going on. It's generated a fair bit of controversy, and thousands of French fans are planning to watch the contest
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What happens when health information is shadow banned?
World Service,·30 Jun 2026,·26 mins Available for over a year We look at an issue known as shadow banning. What is it? How does it work? And could it be affecting health education messages for women
Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
For years, buyers of tech could rely on a familiar trend - that older devices would get cheaper over time. That now seems to have stopped, or in some cases, completely reversed. Apple and Microsoft'
Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers
Rockstar revealed that the price of GTA 6 will be £70 for a standard edition and £90 for its more premium edition Once, video games came with lots of physical goodies, such as guides, maps and manual
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Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs
Valve has launched the Steam Machine gaming computer at a higher price than it previously expected, in what it has attributed to soaring component costs. The gaming giant said in a blog post, externa
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"We have no desire to move away from the console business": Xbox reaffirms Microsoft's commitment to console even as it plans to "get better" at PC, mobile
Xbox fans rally against Shift Up for 'Stellar Blade' — which is now exclusively NOT on Xbox Series X|S Xbox chief doubles down on exclusives as part of the platform’s identity I went to the Xbox Sho
Report: Microsoft restructuring Xbox is "on the table" — it wants to "move faster" with new Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls games
Inside Xbox's margin crush: Explaining why Xbox needs to be "reset" I went to the Xbox Showcase — Something HAS changed ... for now. Xbox admits it’s over‑extended and signals a major studio strateg
Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox, the Information reports
June 12 (Reuters) – Microsoft is considering options for its Xbox gaming unit, including a potential spinoff or restructuring as a wholly owned subsidiary, the Information reported on Friday, citing
The Costly Consequences of a Virtual War in EVE Online
In June 2025, a massive conflict in the online game EVE Online resulted in the loss of £400,000 worth of virtual assets, highlighting the real-world financial stakes involved in gaming. Players like J
How a virtual space battle lost gamers £400,000
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Published on By James Cunningham hadn't slept. He'd been up all night "fighting for his life". The 27-year-old from Ware in Hertfordshire was trying to save a virtual empire from the brink of dest
Virtual Space War in EVE Online Costs Gamers Over £400,000 in Assets
A Virtual Battle for SurvivalJames Cunningham hadn't slept. He'd been up all night "fighting for his life".The 27-year-old from Ware in Hertfordshire was striving to save a virtual empire from collaps
How a virtual space battle lost gamers £400,000
James Cunningham hadn't slept. He'd been up all night "fighting for his life". The 27-year-old from Ware in Hertfordshire was trying to save a virtual empire from the brink of destruction - using a k
Everything we know about Xbox Project Helix - the next-gen Xbox console
All the news and details surrounding the upcoming Xbox console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Weekly digests, tales from the c
Next Xbox name confirmed – and yes, it will play your PC games as well
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