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HR veteran Liz Prince awarded MBE for services to the games industry and diversity
Liz Prince, veteran business manager at gaming recruitment specialist Amiqus, has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list for services to the Games Industry and Diversity. A recruitment professional of 30 years standing, over 20 of…
UK to ban social media and streaming platforms for under 16-year-olds, as full impact on gaming industry remains unclear
The UK prime minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban 16-years-olds and younger from accessing social media platforms like X and Instagram. He's also revealed the government is planning to introduce a similar ban for as yet undisclosed…
Why I Love The Beautiful Game: Zohran Mamdani on Arsenal transfers and magic of World Cup
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is in the central chamber of the governor's room of City Hall, a quarter that features a desk once used by George Washington, and which hosted luminaries including Albert Einstein. When Mamdani meets The Athletic…
Iran vs New Zealand live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest news and buildup
Follow live with the continuation of Group G at the 2026 World Cup, as Iran face New Zealand. Iran and New Zealand meet in the second game in Group G at the 2026 World Cup. The two teams face off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, after…
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest score and news
Follow live as Saudi Arabia and Uruguay begin their World Cup campaign today. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida Hard Rock Stadium is named after the Hard Rock Cafe brand — a chain of restaurants, cafes, casinos and memorabilia stores…
Belgium vs Egypt live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest score and news
Follow live updates as Group G gets underway with Belgium and Egypt meeting in Seattle. If you want to watch today's match alongside our coverage, you'll find it in the following places: U.S.: Fox UK: BBC Belgium: La Une Egypt: BeIn Sports Connect…
Sabri Lamouchi and the unwanted record of being the first manager sacked after one World Cup game
“I cannot complain — look at where I am. I'm very positive, I'm here to try to enjoy this World Cup. It's very tough, the pressure is high, the expectations from Tunisian fans are very high but they deserve it. I… will try not…
Spain vs Cape Verde live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest score and news
Follow live as Spain get their World Cup campaign underway against debutants Cape Verde. The European champions enter the 2026 World Cup chat today, as Spain kick off Group H. Awaiting them are Cape Verde, making their debut on the world stage here…
The $1m World Cup fail that proves this game makes fools of us all: Day five recap
The World Cup saw one of its biggest ever surprises when Cape Verde, playing its first game at the tournament, held Spain — European champions and many people's favorites to win this summer — to a 0-0 draw. The first round of games in…
Messi to play 200th Argentina game exactly 20 years since first World Cup game
THE stars are aligning one last time for Lionel Messi. Late tonight, Argentina's superstar captain will begin his sixth, and surely final, World Cup campaign — exactly 20 years since his first appearance at the tournament. Your info will be…
Xbox plans layoffs, even after Microsoft CEO said company is 'long on gaming'
In July, Xbox may be the next company hit with major changes to its workforce. According to Bloomberg, people familiar with Xbox's strategy said that the company is “planning major job cuts next month,” although the scale and details…
People of Play pushes children to be creative as they invent toys and games
Every year, People of Play, a division of The Toy Association, puts on an international competition that pushes children to utilize their creativity for innovation. Participants get to pitch game ideas to industry experts while also receiving…
These are the 7 best sci-fi games I saw at Summer Game Fest 2026
Science fiction is a stalwart genre when it comes to video games, with some of the biggest gaming franchises out there taking us to strange new worlds… or bringing invading aliens down to our world. The beauty of sci-fi is that it's so…
The 25 best family board games in the US, according to experts
There is nothing wrong with getting together as a family to watch a movie or play some video games. But gathering around a table to play a board game can peel kids off their screens and pull families together in a way few things can. That's a big…
The Best iPad Games for 2026
Editors' Note, June 15, 2026: With this update, our lineup of the best iPad apps remains unchanged. Our remaining picks have been vetted for currency and availability. Most great iPhone games are also great iPad games. Releases that work on both…
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