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UK games industry to receive dedicated SIC codes for development and publishing
The games industry will be recognised in the 2026 UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) framework, providing video game development and publishing with dedicated four-digit codes to accurately reflect the scale of the sector. Set for…
The Roman Space Observer Game - NASA Science
With the ever-revolving loop of popular trends, retro 8-bit style games have made a big comeback in the gaming industry. Younger generations are now loving games that older generations still enjoy. This game is intended to entertain players across…
Olympics 2026 live updates: Today's latest from the Winter Games, including curling
Follow our live coverage as the 2026 Winter Olympic Games begin Unlike the Summer Olympics, the Winter Games have fewer sports. But that doesn't mean it's short on excitement. Here is the list of sports taking place at the Milan Cortina Games:…
Gaming's new coming-of-age genre embraces 'millennial cringe'
I've noticed an interesting micro-trend emerging in the last few years: millennial nostalgia games. Not just ones that adopt the aesthetic of Y2K gaming – think Crow Country or Fear the Spotlight 's deliberately retro PS1-style fuzzy…
PC gamers and Steam customers are 'a really bright spot' as the games industry struggles with pricing and sustainability, analyst says: 'We can look at an audience that's excited to try new things'
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Pro Bowl Games 2026 live updates: Start time, rosters, news and format ahead of NFL's flag football game
Follow our live coverage tonight as the NFC and AFC face off in the annual Pro Bowl The Pro Bowl format features a 7-on-7 non-contact flag football game. This has been the format for the game since 2023, when it went away from a traditional tackle…
Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history
The Switch is now the best-selling Nintendo console in history, having surpassed 155 million sales since it launched in 2017. It means the device, which saw a huge boom in sales over the pandemic, has now surpassed the Nintendo DS as the firm's…
Google Is A $4T Company That's Still In The Startup Game
If Google had a theme song, radio playlist favorite “ Unstoppable ” might be an appropriate choice. The company recently topped the $4 trillion market cap level — making it one of only two currently in that category. It's…
ITV to screen ads before scrums during Six Nations games
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. ITV will screen ads during live action of England rugby…
Was the Bruins-Lightning Stadium Series the best NHL outdoor game ever?
Good morning to everyone except whoever decided the Tampa Bay Lightning are apparently just going to have four games in hand over the Detroit Red Wings all season long. We had 10 games last night, to go with a surprise GM change (kind of). But many…
I've found one of the best VPNs for gaming
IPVanish has two tiers to choose from: essential, which has all the basic features, and advanced, which adds a secure browser, cloud backup, file sharing and phone support. The essential tier costs £9.99 if you pay monthly, £2.92 per…
Man charged with allegedly flying drone above Levi's Stadium during NFL game
Drone restrictions will be heightened around Levi's Stadium during Super Bowl 60. Loren Elliott / Getty Images The U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District of California announced charges Monday against a man for flying a drone in restricted…
Google's new AI project can make playable games in seconds, but there's a catch
We've heard of AI being used to assist developers with coding of video games, but a new tool from Google appears to be creating entire games from scratch - and it's sending the games industry into a bit of a panic. Google dropped its latest…
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Whether you're on the hunt for a raincoat, cosy hoodie or the latest tech drops, online retailer Jacamo has you covered. Our savvy team of deal hunters here at The Independent have been busy finding the best Jacamo discount codes and deals, and…
Are Online Games/Trends Triggering Suicides Among Kids? Instances We Know
Three minor girls in Ghaziabad died by suicide after allegedly jumping from the ninth floor of their building, with police probing claims that they were influenced by a Korean “task-based” game and notes they left behind.
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