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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…
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…
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…
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…
World Cup manager brutally sacked after thrashing in opening game
Only half of the 48 World Cup teams have played their first game of the tournament, but one nation has already axed their manager following a disastrous start to the tournament. Tunisia head coach Sabri Lamouchi, who played for Nottingham Forest in…
Why The 2026 World Cup Has In-Game Ads For The First Time And What FIFA Gets Out Of It
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 13: Electronic screen displaying hydration break information during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Haiti and Scotland at Boston Stadium on June 13, 2026 in Boston, United States. (Photo by…
Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games
Xbox is preparing to shut down or sell at least three of its studios — Double Fine, Ninja Theory and Compulsion Games — according to reports from The Verge and Bloomberg on Monday. Ninja Theory employees were informed on Monday that…
The $1 billion game that says AI can't replace human creativity
Gaming is the mega-sector few talk about. With a global market value of $386 billion this year, it dwarfs the size of film and music combined. As many as 350,000 people work in the industry directly, according to market research firm Gitnux. As…
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