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Meet the UK's 2026 video game BAFTA Breakthroughs
BAFTA has announced its annual list of Breakthroughs: 21 promising creatives in UK film, games, and television who will receive career guidance and access to industry networking events, as well as full BAFTA membership. The programme is supported…
Why the weirdest game of 2026 is also one of my favourites
Earlier this year, I was stuck in hospital for several days, fuzzy on pain medication and bored out of my mind, with nothing but a Steam Deck for company. In the middle of one of those long nights, unable to sleep, I played a game called Titanium…
Playing the long game: how longevity science is changing the face of skincare
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviews I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. It's hard to escape the longevity topic nowadays, as the…
Record 3.3 million tuned in for WNBA's first-ever Game 7
Game 7 of the WNBA Finals was the most-watched broadcast in the history of the league's playoffs, the WNBA announced on Tuesday. 3.3 million viewers tuned in for the Golden State Valkyries' 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Oct. 31, the…
Children use AI to speak video games into existence
Children as young as eight have used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create their own video games. The Bundaberg program focused on creativity rather than coding ability, allowing more people to be involved. Organisers hope to create a game…
Arkane and its Blade game may end up at Ubisoft as Xbox considers offers
Game developer Arkane Studios may not remain under the Microsoft umbrella for much longer. Arkane was rumored to be part of the massive layoffs announced at Xbox in July, with a possibility that Microsoft would cancel the studio's current project.
Fall Stars Game highlights through the years
The Arizona Fall League started an All-Star Game kind of exhibition back in 2006, first calling it the Rising Stars Showcase, then the Rising Stars Game. It's been known as the Fall Stars Game since 2013, but whatever you call it, it's been a…
How to choose the right gaming monitor for you
Refresh rates, size and screen technology all play a part. Choosing the right gaming monitor is a lot like choosing the right outfit. You wouldn't wear the same thing to the gym as you would to the opera, while lifting weights in a tuxedo would…
PS5 Black Friday deals have begun, with up to 75% off games
Black Friday 2026 is just around the corner, and with Christmas creeping ever closer, there's a whole lot of bargain hunting to be done. High up on many a wishlist is the PlayStation 5, which often drops in price every November. In fact, last year…
Here are the 5 best games by Friars pitchers
SAN DIEGO -- Previously, we took a look at the greatest single-game hitting performances in Padres history. Without further ado, these are the five best games for a San Diego pitcher: 5. Jones' 89-minute masterpiece Considering the way baseball is…
Most consecutive games played in MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL
For some athletes, there's no such thing as a day off. Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. had perfect attendance during a 17-season stretch of his 21-year career, amounting to 2,632 games played without missing one. In 2026, the Colorado…
How much Election Day turnout do Republicans need to stay in the game?
Just how many Georgians need to vote Tuesday for Republicans to overcome the apparent Democratic edge in early voting? It might be the biggest question hanging over tonight's midterm results. Democrats entered Election Day with a surge of momentum…
Salim Saleh's post-Museveni game plan
As questions grow over Uganda's political future, President Museveni's younger brother is promoting a new national settlement to overcome decades of division. But opposition leaders suspect the initiative could be another attempt to manage the…
Xbox Game Pass November Lineup Adds a Warhammer Game For Everyone
Xbox Game Pass subscribers have another batch of games to look forward to as Microsoft expands its subscription library with new additions throughout November. The latest announcement includes everything from a new co-op escape room adventure to a…
Jets stun Canadiens with five late goals to snap nine-game skid
MONTREAL — Kyle Connor scored twice and Dylan Samberg buried the overtime winner as the Winnipeg Jets stormed back from four goals down late in the third period to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 and snap a nine-game losing streak Tuesday…
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