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Gamers could face irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study warns | Science & Tech News
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Gamers could be at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, according to new research. A review of worldwide studies involving more than 50,000 people concluded that sound levels are often close to or exceed safe limits. The risk is exacerbated by people typically gaming for long periods of time while impulse noises – such…
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Call Of Duty celebrates its 20th anniversary – and some gamers say they still play nothing else | Science & Tech News
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It may come as a shock to many gamers, but Call Of Duty is 20 years old. It’s a franchise that has entertained hundreds of millions of players, and generated billions of dollars for its developers and publishers. Since it first appeared as a PC game in 2003, it’s been called many things – not…
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Why gaming is not just a hobby but a lifeline for millions of gamers | Science & Tech News
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For Mollie Evans, gaming is a community and a lifeline, but one that’s getting harder and harder to hold on to. “I physically cannot leave the house everyday, so it’s a huge hobby for me,” she says. “I’ve made my best friend through gaming, and we hang out everyday online.” Mollie, a content creator, suffers…
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Starfield: Why sci-fi epic means so much to gamers – and could be key to Xbox’s future | Science & Tech News
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Games don’t get much bigger than this. On 6 September, Bethesda Game Studios, one of the most celebrated development teams in the world, will offer players something completely new for the first time in two decades. Far removed from the elves, orcs, and magic of its premiere Elder Scrolls franchise; as well as the post-apocalyptic…
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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger nearly clear of obstacles – but future for gamers remains unclear | Science & Tech News
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Microsoft has cleared nearly all of the major obstacles in its path to securing the biggest acquisition in gaming history but, for gamers, the future remains unclear. The technology giant is nearly at the finish line of its protracted bid to take over Activision Blizzard, the hit video game developer, for $69bn (£52.9bn). But after…
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One in 10 female gamers feel suicidal over abuse they face while playing online, survey reveals | UK News
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One in 10 women feel suicidal because of the abuse they face while gaming. New research for Sky Broadband shows that of 4,000 female gamers surveyed 49% have faced abuse or harassment when playing or streaming online – rising to 75% of those aged 18 to 24. The levels of harassment are so strong that…
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Nintendo to fix UK gamers’ faulty Switch Joy-Con controllers for free after years of complaints | Science & Tech News
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Nintendo will now fix faulty Joy-Con controllers for its Switch console for free after years of complaints. The Japanese gaming company has been criticised since shortly after the system launched in 2017 over a fault that saw its analogue sticks register movement when not being used. It was dubbed “Joy-Con drift” and can impact players…
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The rise of the pro controller: Why gamers are spending more than £200 for a new pad | Science & Tech News
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We’ve all been there: you’re on track to win a match of Call Of Duty or Fortnite, only to be outgunned at the last minute by a teenager with Spider-Man-esque reaction speeds. Should you throw your PlayStation controller out the window in anger, you may want to replace it with one of the increasing number…
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Energy prices: Gamers playing late at night to avoid peak electricity costs amid cost of living crisis | Science & Tech News
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Gamers are cutting back on new purchases and playing later at night to avoid peak electricity costs amid the cost of living crisis. A study of more than 2,000 UK gamers by TalkTalk found that more than three-quarters (78%) said they had modified their behaviour to help save money. The research found that more than…
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Stadia to shut next year after Google says it didn’t gain enough ‘traction’ with gamers | Science & Tech News
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Google has said it’s shutting down its Stadia cloud gaming service early next year. It launched three years ago and allows players to stream games to their TV, laptop or phone without needing a console. But Google said it had made the “difficult decision” because it hadn’t “gained the traction with users that we expected”.…