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Refresh rate, OLED technology? What to look out for when buying a gaming monitor | Science & Tech News
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It’s easy to get carried away when looking into upgrading your gaming hardware. Just recently Sony announced their new PS5 Pro to much fanfare (and astonishment at the £699 price tag), meanwhile Nintendo fans hotly anticipate the Switch 2, whose launch date has reportedly been brought forward. However, one vital part of the gaming rig…
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Grand finale of world gaming competition takes place amid location’s controversy | Science & Tech News
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The grand finale of the inaugural Esports World Cup takes place today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The global competition has seen 1,500 world-class gamers take to the stage for the last eight weeks. Usually, esports competitions – where gamers play video games competitively – would focus on one game. This tournament has held competitions in…
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Fallout: The nuclear-powered gaming brand capturing new audiences | Science & Tech News
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A new update has been released for the nine-year-old video game Fallout 4, the first of its kind for the hit title since 2017. It follows the roaring success of the Fallout TV show, which this month became the most-watched programme on Amazon Prime Video, overtaking both The Grand Tour and Clarkson’s Farm. Game publisher…
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Tim Sweeney: Who is the gaming boss who took Epic fight to Apple and Google? | Science & Tech News
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When it comes to Fortnite, the winner takes it all. One-hundred players start each match, dressed as their favourite characters and dreaming of glory, but only the last one standing claims victory and earns the right to dance over their opponents. His fight is far from over yet, but the boss of the studio behind…
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Game Awards: The biggest night in gaming is upon us – but who are the contenders? | Science & Tech News
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The end of the year is always a time to reflect, and the gaming industry is no different. The 10th annual Game Awards take place in Los Angeles on Thursday, 7 December, celebrating the best interactive entertainment released in 2023. Sky News looks at the battles in seven of the hottest categories, and the rest…
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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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The future of shoes – will it include foot scans, a gaming engine, and ‘Tesla-like’ factories? | Science & Tech News
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Trainers are big business. Helped by celebrity collaborations, social media, and one-of-a-kind special editions that get fans queuing up outside stores on launch day, they have perhaps never been as desirable a fashion item as they are today. I treat myself to the odd fresh pair, usually bought online with a cursory glance at the…
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NHS treating hundreds of children as young as 13 for gaming disorders | Science & Tech News
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Hundreds of children are being treated for video game disorders by the NHS, including some who have been driven to attack their own family. New figures reveal that 745 people have been referred to the National Centre for Gaming Disorders since it opened in October 2019, the only clinic of its kind in the UK.…
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Avatar: The Way Of Water – how gaming tech helped bring Oscars nominee to life, and could change filmmaking forever | Science & Tech News
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From the Indiana Jones-esque adventures of Lara Croft to the increasingly Pixar-quality cartoon visuals of Super Mario, video games have long looked to Hollywood for inspiration. But recent years have showed that the relationship is becoming increasingly transactional. While you don’t have to look far these days for a film or series based on a…
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New £530 PlayStation VR gaming headset launched amid cost of living crisis | Science & Tech News
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Sony PlayStation is gambling on the appeal of VR to gamers with the launch of the new PS VR 2, Sony’s latest VR headset. It is designed to work with the PlayStation 5, Sony’s next-gen console that’s been plagued with manufacturing delays due to chronic semiconductor shortages. But with a £530 price point during a…