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Inside the battle to unionise Scotland's 'world-class' gaming industry
Scottish studios have punched above their weight, contributing to the release some of the world's most popular games, and with six universities teaching subjects like game design, the country is a major talent producer for the global industry. But…
Sports Entertainment Gaming Global in Talks to Acquire Gaming, Casino Assets in UK
The sports, entertainment and gaming group said Tuesday the assets would allow it to directly own a physical casino and expand into online gaming in the UK, providing it with a new source of regulated wagering revenue. The company said the assets…
Streaming Gaming Handhelds Would Make Sense if They Were Actually Good
If you can't afford your next gaming console, is cheaper or even free ad-based Xbox cloud streaming really the future? If so, then we'd be better off with a slim, portable device dedicated solely to streaming. The problem is nobody wants to make…
Commonwealth Games 2026: Madias Ngake - Olympian to cleaner to Glasgow
Nick Hope Olympic sports writer Nearly 5,000 miles from her home, somewhere in Cameroon's capital, Madias Ngake suspects that in a drawer which is not hers, lies an Olympic medal which is. It was awarded to her seven years late, after three…
Commonwealth Games: Scots fail to sparkle at sodden Scotstoun
Stephen Couse BBC Sport Scotland at Scotstoun Stadium Tinseltown in the Rain by local legends The Blue Nile welcomed athletes to a soggy Scotstoun Stadium for day two of the Commonwealth Games athletics. Persistent rain would soon turn torrential…
It's bigger than gaming: Why the FTC shouldn't rubber-stamp the EA buyout
A few weeks before federal regulators are expected to make a decision on the proposed $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, EA announced another round of layoffs…
Essugo and Satpaev catch the eye as Alonso's Chelsea score six, but game management remains an issue
Chelsea won their first competitive friendly under new manager Xabi Alonso, beating Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 to get their pre-season tour of Australia and South-East Asia off to a positive start. It was by no means perfect, as the scoreline…
6 Iconic PS2 Games That Changed Gaming Forever
There's a reason the PlayStation 2 was the best-selling console of all time, with an absolutely massive catalog of more than 4,000 games, many of which went on to shape the future of the industry. It was an era when groundbreaking new IPs launched…
Lorraine Kelly surprises fans as she volunteers at Commonwealth Games
Lorraine Kelly made a special appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as a volunteer. The Scottish TV star, 66, is known to millions for fronting her daytime programme on ITV but this time, she took on three roles as she joined the…
Commonwealth Games: Archie Goodburn's 'dream' for cancer patients
My dream is a future for brain cancer patients - Goodburn Archie Goodburn, who has brain cancer and finished 7th in the men's 50m breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games, wants for the disease to get 'the funding it deserves'.
Deutsche Bank CFO Says German Pension Reform Is 'Game Changer'
The planned overhaul of Germany's creaking pension system is set to provide a substantial boost to both the country and its financial services industry, according to Deutsche Bank AG Chief Financial Officer Raja Akram. The reform is “a…
Beyond the Console: Xbox Maps the Gaming Ad Ecosystem
The future of brands gets decided here. Join the industry's top marketers at Brandweek for the ideas, insights, and connections shaping what's next. Get your ticket. The perception of gaming as a niche hobby is rapidly fading as it transforms into…
MLS All-Star Game missing Messi but hoping to capitalize on post-World Cup lift
The most meaningful and consequential moments of the 2026 MLS All-Star Game can't be viewed by the public and won't be captured by cameras. Around Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game against the Liga MX All-Stars, owners will convene for a Board of…
Online and phone lottery games are now live in Mass. Here's what to know.
The Massachusetts State Lottery officially entered the digital age Monday, launching online games that allow players 21 and older to try their luck and shoot for the jackpot directly from their phones, computers, or tablets. The long-awaited…
Swimmer Katie Shanahan turned down Love Island and won silver at Commonwealth Games
In another reality, swimmer Katie Shanahan might have been looking for love on her favourite TV show - but instead made a decision that would lead her to a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. The 22-year-old told BBC Scotland News she was…
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