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UK committee condemns loot boxes (‘surprise mechanics’) as gambling
The UK Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee today released their conclusions from their investigation into addictive game mechanics. While the report is a long one not solely focused on games or loot boxes, the committee firmly condemns the use of such mechanics, in spite of attempts by gaming reps to spin them the other way. дальше »
2019-9-14 22:46 | |
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Here’s what games I’d be playing if National Video Game Day was a real holiday
Oh wow it’s National Video Game Day again already? I couldn’t care less, and neither could you unless you’re selling something. It’s a stupid, nonsense holiday. But what if it wasn’t? What if we lived in a parallel universe where NVG Day was a universally revered high holy day? I might finally have a chance to catch up on a tiny portion of the gaming I desperately want to do if I spent all 24 hours glued to the screen. дальше »
2019-9-13 01:26 | |
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Oh yeah, EA’s working on a cloud gaming service too
Electronic Arts this week launched a closed beta of its upcoming cloud gaming service — and given how many similar services have been announced, it’ll take some pretty spectacular games for it to distinguish itself. дальше »
2019-9-12 02:30 | |
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Apple Arcade launches on September 19 at $4.99 a month
Apple today revealed more about its upcoming Arcade game service as part of its September reveal — namely that the service is closer to launch than we ever realized. It’ll launch in over 150 countries on September 19. дальше »
2019-9-10 20:20 | |
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The Abyss Joins Waves Platform for a Decentralized Marketplace of Goods and In-Game Items
Coinspeaker The Abyss Joins Waves Platform for a Decentralized Marketplace of Goods and In-Game ItemsThe Abyss Ltd. , a leading digital distribution platform for online video games, began cooperating with Waves AG, which owns an open platform for Web 3. дальше »
2019-9-5 16:30 | |
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Nintendo is adding 20 SNES games to Switch online, here’s the full list
Last night, Nintendo announced it’s bringing a bunch of SNES games to its Switch Online subscription service starting today. The company’s introducing 20 titles at the launch, and more will be added later on. дальше »
2019-9-5 15:10 | |
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Go ahead gamers, list those Overwatch skills on your resum
Worth an estimated $135 billion, the gaming industry is already larger than the film and music industries, combined. Yet for huge portions of the population it’s still seen as a shameful hobby, one meant for kids that you’re meant to outgrow as you settle into adulthood. дальше »
2019-8-31 02:58 | |
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Disney to drop Aladdin & Lion King games — because live-action remakes just aren’t enough
A new trailer confirms Disney will be re-releasing remastered versions of its cult classic licensed games, Lion King and Aladdin. If you’re wondering why the company’s bothering to bring them back now — yeah, that’s an easy answer. дальше »
2019-8-30 01:41 | |
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New owners just revived Telltale Games’ corpse
For those of us who miss the work of defunct studio Telltale Games, the news that it’s apparently being resurrected will be welcome. Except this is a completely new company run by two new people who haven’t had a hand in any of the previous Telltale endeavors. дальше »
2019-8-29 21:02 | |
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Review: Control is the X-Files-style Metroidvania I’ve always wanted
Growing up, summers were notoriously bad for new video game releases. We were forced to spend our holidays playing old games, because game publishers were scared to release their best titles during the big break. дальше »
2019-8-26 15:59 | |
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GOG Galaxy 2.0 beats all the other PC platforms by joining them (literally)
GOG, that other gaming platform, created a new launcher specifically to help everyone get all their games in one place. I finally tried it, and it’s a surprisingly gratifying experience. The Store Wars of 2019 continue to bubble beneath the crust of the gaming industry — forever brewing into the next big shitstorm should someone dare to declare platform exclusivity. дальше »
2019-8-24 21:36 | |
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Sony’s acquisition of Insomniac mirrors Microsoft’s aggressive expansion
Sony this week revealed it’d acquired Insomniac Games, its perennial partner studio and the developer of Spider-Man, Ratchet & Clank, and the Resistance series. Insomniac joins a conga line of game studios that have been acquired by the console makers in the last few years — indeed, it almost seems like a response to Microsoft’s vacuuming up studios left, right, and center. дальше »
2019-8-21 01:17 | |
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Apple Arcade will reportedly set you back just $5 a month
A new report offers more details about Apple’s rather opaque plans for its game subscription service, Arcade. If the details are accurate, an Arcade subscription could be one of the more cost-effective gaming plans out there. дальше »
2019-8-20 01:04 | |
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Minecraft with ray tracing looks so good I actually want to play it
Despite its immense popularity, I’ve never really cared for Minecraft – mostly because I’m not keen on crafting games, but also because I’m not into the low-fidelity art style that’s all large pixels and flat colors. дальше »
2019-8-19 13:21 | |
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Here’s how to find ‘Ignored’ games in your Steam collection
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Steam recently rolled out a new option on its store to help sort recommendations. дальше »
2019-8-16 01:52 | |
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Nintendo seems to be striking its music off YouTube, and that sucks
After apparently resolving its troubled relationship with YouTubers, Nintendo‘s now coming down on those who upload music from its games. At least two popular channels have been hit, and if this starts a trend, there aren’t a lot of alternatives for listening to this music. дальше »
2019-8-15 02:23 | |
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What Slack and Fortnite can teach your business about freemium pricing
The phenomenal success of Fortnite and IPO of Slack has me thinking of all the freemium unicorns that have gotten their wings over the last years. Box, DropBox, and Evernote all come to mind, but there are many more. дальше »
2019-8-14 12:20 | |
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Cloudflare’s Magic Transit lets you push your entire IP traffic through its servers
Cloudflare today announced the launch of its latest network security product, called Magic Transit. This service allows organizations to send their entire network traffic through Cloudflare’s secure and performance-optimized network, offering protections against DDoS attacks, while simultaneously boosting speeds. дальше »
2019-8-13 15:59 | |
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CHEAP: Don’t be lame, game! Buy a 1TB PlayStation 4 Slim console for only $240
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! If you haven’t accepted video games into your life, then, really, what are you doing? When somebody tells me they have zero interest in gaming, I feel the same sort of way when people say they don’t really like music, or movies, or painting. дальше »
2019-8-10 15:01 | |
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Here’s 5 tabletop RPGs to scratch your Cyberpunk 2077 itch
By the time you finish reading this article, you’ll be minutes closer to the 16 April launch of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. But if you’re anything like me, you want it now and you might spontaneously combust if you have to wait that long. дальше »
2019-8-10 01:25 | |
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Walmart pulls violent video game images out of ‘respect’ for shooting victims
After the terrible shooting in an El Paso Walmart, the company is apparently taking steps to respect the deaths of twenty-two people. It’s doing this by removing signs advertising certain video games — which begs the question: how exactly is this supposed to help? The company documentation listing the changes was discovered by journalist Kenneth Shepard, who tweeted it out. дальше »
2019-8-10 01:15 | |
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Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo join forces against lootboxes
The three big console makers have just pledged to put an end to the “gambling” aspect of lootboxes, meaning the gaming industry might finally put this whole shady moneymaking operation behind us — and not a moment too soon. дальше »
2019-8-9 20:24 | |
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Minecraft and Roblox are on the rise as Fortnite starts to tire
Minecraft and Roblox, two games that have been around for a decade or more, are enjoying a rise in popularity and user base at the moment. Meanwhile, the fortunes of Epic Games’ Fortnite appear to be mellowing out somewhat. дальше »
2019-8-6 21:56 | |
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President Donald Trump blames video games (again) for mass shooting
The weekend was a particularly hellish one, as mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio occurred in less than 24 hours. At least 31 people died and countless more were injured. As Americans are rocked by the tragedy and attempt to understand it, the President has gone on record to finger video games as the cause yet again — the favorite whipping boy when the goal is to make a big noise and ultimately do nothing. дальше »
2019-8-6 02:29 | |
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Call of Duty’s push for crossplay is exactly what the industry needs
Activision today confirmed that the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will have crossplay on all of its consoles, from launch. It’s a watershed moment for the people who’ve been pushing for more crossplay in mainstream games — and, with a game this popular paving the way, it’ll likely only become more common now. дальше »
2019-8-2 02:59 | |
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REJOICE, LIKERS OF GOOD THINGS: Monument Valley 3 is in development
British game development studio, Ustwo, announced it’s working on the third part of the hit mobile game Monument Valley. The company declared this via a tweet related to a job posting of a game director. дальше »
2019-8-1 10:22 | |
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Google is testing a subscription for premium Android apps and games
It seems like Google is looking to ramp up its effort to increase Play Store revenue. As per Android Police’s report published today, the company is testing a monthly subscription service called ‘Play Pass’ to grant you access to a bouquet of premium Android apps and games. дальше »
2019-8-1 08:52 | |
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Study: Majority of online gamers have experienced both harassment and friendship
A study has shone a light on how many gamers have experienced harassment and hate while playing online games — and it’s a staggeringly high number. Still, it’s encouraging to see the nastiness has been balanced (at least to a degree) by positive interactions, such as burgeoning friendships and finding accepting communities. дальше »
2019-8-1 03:58 | |
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Twitch bans, then unbans streamer after accusing him of fraud
A Twitch streamer named Craig “NBDxWilliams” Williams was recently banned from the streaming platform and then reinstated today. His struggles with the platform, and Twitch staff’s confusion over Williams’ streaming setup, shine a light on how Twitch flags potential problems — and how anyone who’s not streaming strictly games or podcasts might run into similar problems on the site. дальше »
2019-7-31 03:17 | |
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Better testing could solve most tech problems, so why aren’t companies doing it?
The headlines are packed with stories of high-tech gadgets, apps, and video games failing to meet consumer expectations due to performance failures or otherwise disappointing features. Samsung smartphones have been exploding, Nintendo Joy-Cons eventually run into a drifting problem, and countless apps and software programs have launched riddled with bugs. дальше »
2019-7-30 20:15 | |
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Rockstar Games reportedly claimed GTA V was ‘culturally British’ to skimp on taxes
A British think tank has revealed in a new study that Rockstar Games has apparently ducked taxes in the UK and received millions of pounds in subsidies — the latter by claiming at least one of its games, Grand Theft Auto V, to be a British game. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:48 | |
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PUBG’s lite version for India works on budget phones and comes in under 400MB
Popular battle royale game, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), just released a lite mobile version for India. The lite version for Android an installation package of 400MB, that’s just a fourth of the size of the normal variant which is sized at 1. дальше »
2019-7-26 11:26 | |
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CHEAP: Get yelled at by teens on Xbox LIVE now a 12-month Gold Membership is only $50
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Playing games alone can be a wonderful experience. You can be part of an epic story, explore virtual worlds, and lose yourself for hours. дальше »
2019-7-24 15:10 | |
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Review: The Anker Soundcore Wakey is a perfect, slightly overpowered alarm clock
As someone who is decidedly not a morning person, I had aspersions about reviewing the Anker Soundcore Wakey. After all, if audiophiles review headphones, and die-hard gamers review games, what business do I, a person whose snooze button has rubbed away into naught, have reviewing a high-tech alarm clock? I thought about that, and then I said to Anker’s PR person: “Ah, sod it. дальше »
2019-7-24 13:28 | |
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GTA Online opens in-game casino amid online gambling debate
Rockstar just opened up the first casino in Grand Theft Auto Online, the Diamond, where players can pay real money to gamble in game. The casino has been empty for the first six years of GTA Online‘s existence (side note: I feel old). дальше »
2019-7-24 03:58 | |
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Everything Google revealed about Stadia during the Reddit AMA
Stadia, Google’s attempt to enter the gaming industry via the cloud, has been teased several times through the last few months. Yesterday, we learned more about the platform via a Reddit AMA — and while it’s not all good news, it’s not all bad either. дальше »
2019-7-20 22:53 | |
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CHEAP: Paint the town red with 33% off Sony’s DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Few things in life are as satisfying as returning home from work and sinking into your favorite video games. дальше »
2019-7-18 15:06 | |
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Ubisoft reveals its list of games for Uplay+ and I have questions
Ubisoft today released the list of games that’ll be included in its Uplay+ paid streaming service — and it comes with a very important footnote that makes me question its value. The game list is admittedly impressive — over 100 titles, including the entirety of the Assassin’s Creed, Prince of Persia, and Far Cry series (or at least the games Ubisoft has been responsible for), as well as the various Tom Clancy properties. дальше »
2019-7-17 03:55 | |
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How to play Google’s addictive Wimbledon game on your phone or desktop
July means the tennis world is abuzz with action and drama, as the Wimbledon final approaches. As a nod to this epic sporting event, Google has released a hidden tennis game you can play on your browser or phone. дальше »
2019-7-12 08:37 | |
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RIP Backgammon — Microsoft to shutter its Internet Games service by next year
Pour one out for another gaming legend we’re losing. Microsoft revealed last week it’s no longer supporting its suite of Internet Games that have been a staple of Windows for 19 years. Games Services for Windows XP and ME will end later this month, while the same service for Windows 7 will end next January. дальше »
2019-7-11 23:27 | |
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TNW’s mid-2019 guide to virtual reality hardware
Virtual reality is a booming technology. Like artificial intelligence and blockchain, it’s on a meteoric rise and every big tech company on the planet wants in. But there’s more to VR than market value and technical specifications. дальше »
2019-7-10 01:28 | |
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CHEAP: Save! Fast! With! $100 off! This Samsung! Portable 2TB SSD!
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! At some point in our lives, most of us have used large computer files. Whether it’s editing videos, managing photo libraries, or even just playing games, having to do something on a creaking, slow hard drive is an absolute pain. дальше »
2019-7-7 15:00 | |
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CHEAP: Live your ‘Hunger Games’ fantasies with a kickass Nerf Bow for only $24
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Summer’s here. That means a few things: sunshine, chilling in the park, cold brews, and hanging out with your friends. дальше »
2019-7-6 15:00 | |
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Ethereum Tops Developer Activity; Critics Overlooking Important Factors
Of the top 50 decentralized applications by development activity, five are on Steem, one is on POA Network, and 44 are on Ethereum according to data from State of the Dapps. As reported by The Next Web, TRON is engaging with more users through their dApp-based games, but developers still see Ethereum as their best bet. дальше »
2019-7-6 09:00 | |
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Review: Super Mario Maker 2 is an infinite source of joy
Four years ago, Nintendo did something brave and uncharacteristic: it let players create their own Mario levels, with Super Mario Maker for the Wii U. Super Mario Maker was arguably one of the most interesting titles to come out on the Wii U, and I’m happy to report its sequel is an improvement in almost every sense. дальше »
2019-7-4 15:11 | |
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CHEAP: At $25, the PlayStation Classic is at its lowest price yet
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Confession time, dear reader: I actually liked the Sony PlayStation Classic. Was it a totally cynical attempt by Sony to cash in on the retro console craze amidst the 2018 Christmas shopping season? Absolutely. дальше »
2019-7-4 13:54 | |
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Review: Adventure Academy is the perfect after school companion for eager learners
Age of Learning recently launched an MMO-style educational game for ages 8-13 called Adventure Academy. It’s reminiscent of online questing games like World of Warcraft, only it’s entirely kid-safe. дальше »
2019-7-4 23:43 | |
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How to find LGBTQ-friendly games on Steam
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Pride Month is almost over, but that’s no reason to stick to non-rainbow-infused games for the next eleven months. дальше »
2019-6-29 23:20 | |
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GameClub wants to preserve forgotten iPhone games for a new generation
Ever wonder what happened to the iPhone games that you can no longer find, that one day just disappeared from the App Store with no explanation? While mobile gaming in recent years has blown up, and the more popular games have spawned bonafide franchises — Candy Crush, Angry Birds, Monument Valley — the early years of App Store game development were a bit more Wild West than Hollywood, and, like the former, traces of its existence have vanished into the ether. дальше »
2019-6-26 02:40 | |
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