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dexerto.com - Jessica Filby - Ubisoft co-founder claims PlayStation ending discs will actually help gaming industry
Ubisoft co-founder claims PlayStation ending discs will actually help gaming industry
Dexerto

Sony's decision to phase out physical game discs has sparked plenty of debate across the gaming community. However, not everyone believes the move will hurt the industry, with Ubisoft co-founder Yves Guillemot arguing it could actually help gaming…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
BBC

Amazon's head of gaming Jeff Gattis has told the BBC he believes the rising cost of tech means people will turn to streaming games online rather than buying new consoles. He said the tech has developed a lot in recent years, making it more viable…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
BBC

Laura Cress Technology reporter Amazon's head of gaming Jeff Gattis has told the BBC he believes the rising cost of tech means people will turn to streaming games online rather than buying new consoles. He said the tech has developed a lot in…

www.gov.uk - PM statement on the Commonwealth Games: 24 July 2026
PM statement on the Commonwealth Games: 24 July 2026
GOV.UK

In 2024 the great city of Glasgow stepped up to save the Commonwealth Games. My thanks go to everyone who made that possible. From my time as Mayor of Greater Manchester, I know the joy live sport can bring to a place. Glaswegians are good fun and…

bbc.co.uk - Katharine Sharpe - Commonwealth Games 2026: Is there prize money and are athletes paid?
Commonwealth Games 2026: Is there prize money and are athletes paid?
BBC

Katharine Sharpe BBC Sport senior journalist About 3,000 athletes have descended on Scotland's largest city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. A smaller-scale event than when the city hosted the Games in 2014, it will still see 74 nations…

forbes.com - Mitch Wallace - Take Note, PlayStation: Xbox Brings Classic Games To PC
Take Note, PlayStation: Xbox Brings Classic Games To PC
Forbes

398408 02: Microsoft's Xbox video game console is on display in an undated photo. The Xbox advertises with better graphics and audio, and the most intense, action-packed gaming experiences available. Xbox is expected to be one of the best selling…

bbc.co.uk - Matthew Henry - Commonwealth Games: King Charles III emerges from the Tardis as Glasgow 2026 Games begin
Commonwealth Games: King Charles III emerges from the Tardis as Glasgow 2026 Games begin
BBC

Matthew Henry BBC Sport Journalist in Glasgow King Charles III, the Loch Ness Monster and thousands of athletes and Para-athletes took centre stage as the 2026 Commonwealth Games officially began with the opening ceremony. King Charles and Queen…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Commonwealth Games 2026: Daily schedule for Glasgow 2026
Commonwealth Games 2026: Daily schedule for Glasgow 2026
BBC

More than 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories will compete in 215 medal events across 10 sports at Glasgow 2026. Here is the daily schedule, with finals and gold-medal events in bold. Head to the official Commonwealth Games…

theguardian.com - Taha Hashim - Commonwealth Games 2026: day one updates - live
Commonwealth Games 2026: day one updates - live
The Guardian

All the action as the games get under way Taha Hashim (now) and Billy Munday (later) Fri 24 Jul 2026 05.09 EDTLast modified on Fri 24 Jul 2026 05.11 EDT Here's how the opening ceremony went down (KT Tunstall is class). The king emerges from Tardis…

bbc.co.uk - Commonwealth Games 2026: Spectacular opening ceremony in Glasgow
Commonwealth Games 2026: Spectacular opening ceremony in Glasgow
BBC

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are officially open. All with the help of King Charles III, the Loch Ness Monster and thousands of athletes and Para-athletes. The 10-day event will see around 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Commonwealth Games 2026: How is the Glasgow event funded?
Commonwealth Games 2026: How is the Glasgow event funded?
BBC

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are set to cost approximately £150m to put on. About £100m of that money is funded privately by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), with the remainder coming from a range of commercial…

mlb.com - Mark Bowman - After latest rehab game, Acuña expected back this weekend
After latest rehab game, Acuña expected back this weekend
MLB.com

ATLANTA -- Braves manager Walt Weiss expects to have Ronald Acuña Jr. back in his lineup during this weekend's series in Baltimore. In fact, he didn't rule out the possibility of the 2023 National League MVP being activated before Friday's…

nytimes.com - Jessica Hopkins - Woking part ways with ex-Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe after only eight games
Woking part ways with ex-Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe after only eight games
The New York Times

Woking have parted ways with manager Jermain Defoe with immediate effect after fewer than four months. The coaching position was the former England and Tottenham Hotspur forward's first senior managerial role but it has come to an end mid-way…

standard.co.uk - Katrine Bussey - Burnham thanks Glasgow for 'stepping up to save' Commonwealth Games
Burnham thanks Glasgow for 'stepping up to save' Commonwealth Games
Evening Standard

Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has thanked…

engadget.com - Sam Rutherford - Alienware 15 review: Perfect timing for a budget gaming laptop
Alienware 15 review: Perfect timing for a budget gaming laptop
Engadget

While its display could be nicer, Alienware's first budget gaming laptop feels like a welcome reprieve. Very affordable Respectable performance Stripped down design Good port selection Firm keyboard with numpad Fans can get loud Display could be…

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