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thenational.scot - Jamie Calder - Inside the battle to unionise Scotland's 'world-class' gaming industry
Inside the battle to unionise Scotland's 'world-class' gaming industry
The National

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…

thehill.com - Otis East, member, opinion contributor - It's bigger than gaming: Why the FTC shouldn't rubber-stamp the EA buyout
It's bigger than gaming: Why the FTC shouldn't rubber-stamp the EA buyout
The Hill

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…

nytimes.com - Simon Johnson - Essugo and Satpaev catch the eye as Alonso's Chelsea score six, but game management remains an issue
Essugo and Satpaev catch the eye as Alonso's Chelsea score six, but game management remains an issue
The New York Times

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…

mirror.co.uk - Jordan Lloyd Beck - Lorraine Kelly surprises fans as she volunteers at Commonwealth Games
Lorraine Kelly surprises fans as she volunteers at Commonwealth Games
Daily Mirror

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…

bbc.co.uk - Commonwealth Games: Archie Goodburn's 'dream' for cancer patients
Commonwealth Games: Archie Goodburn's 'dream' for cancer patients
BBC

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'.

adweek.com - Matt Britton - Beyond the Console: Xbox Maps the Gaming Ad Ecosystem
Beyond the Console: Xbox Maps the Gaming Ad Ecosystem
ADWEEK

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…

nytimes.com - Tom Bogert - MLS All-Star Game missing Messi but hoping to capitalize on post-World Cup lift
MLS All-Star Game missing Messi but hoping to capitalize on post-World Cup lift
The New York Times

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…

espn.com - Katie Barnes - Can the WNBA make its All-Star Game vibes last?
Can the WNBA make its All-Star Game vibes last?
ESPN

CHICAGO -- A'ja Wilson strutted on the orange carpet wearing a black gown with a netted skirt and black opera gloves. Paige Bueckers sported a sleeveless top, baggy pants, a Louis Vuitton tie and a pair of white Air Force 1s. Rookie Olivia Miles…

bbc.co.uk - Commonwealth Games 2026: Archie Goodburn's 'dream is future for brain cancer patients
Commonwealth Games 2026: Archie Goodburn's 'dream is future for brain cancer patients
BBC

Goodburn's 'dream is future for brain cancer patients'…

mirror.co.uk - Jamie Roberts - Adam Ramsay-Peaty hugged by pregnant wife after latest Commonwealth Games bronze
Adam Ramsay-Peaty hugged by pregnant wife after latest Commonwealth Games bronze
Daily Mirror

Adam Ramsay-Peaty watched his gold dreams disappeared again with another bronze medal finish. And he was consoled by his wife, Holly Ramsay-Peaty after his third-placed podium finish in the 50m breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games. Pregnant…

techradar.com - Isaiah Williams - Top G2A executive sides with gamers to 'buy games in the format that suits them best', as Sony and Rockstar abandon game disks
Top G2A executive sides with gamers to 'buy games in the format that suits them best', as Sony and Rockstar abandon game disks
TechRadar

Gaming is edging closer towards a significant change to a controversial new normal, with physical game discs ending on PlayStation consoles in 2028. Unsurprisingly, it's left consumers infuriated, and those frustrations are certainly beyond merely…

nytimes.com - Emily Olsen - Should the NWSL hold an All-Star Game? Plus: Hope Solo auctions World Cup gear
Should the NWSL hold an All-Star Game? Plus: Hope Solo auctions World Cup gear
The New York Times

Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic 's weekly women's soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. Happy Monday! We just got an email about three U.S. women's national team icons on the National…

mlb.com - Rosters set for Hank Aaron Invitational Showcase Game
Rosters set for Hank Aaron Invitational Showcase Game
MLB.com

Major League Baseball today announced the 44 players who have been selected to participate in the 2026 Hank Aaron Invitational Showcase Game, also known as the “44 Game.” The 44 players were chosen after participating in Week 2 of the…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - Games for Change Festival to expand and move to new cities
Games for Change Festival to expand and move to new cities
GamesIndustry.biz

Games for Change (G4C) has announced that its annual festival will be hosted in a new city during odd-numbered years, starting with Arizona in 2027. As GamesBeat reports, the New York-based nonprofit organisation has partnered with Arizona State…

theverge.com - Brad Bourque - This comfy gaming headset that can play audio from two sources is $25
This comfy gaming headset that can play audio from two sources is $25
The Verge

The EPOS H3 Hybrid combines wired and Bluetooth audio sources, all for less than the cost of a new game. The EPOS H3 Hybrid combines wired and Bluetooth audio sources, all for less than the cost of a new game. If you buy something from a Verge…

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