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Blizzard Labor Deal Could Boost Organizing In Game Industry
A new labor contract between the Communications Workers of America and Blizzard Entertainment marks a step forward for unions in the video game industry, and its approach to trends like layoffs... To view the full article, register now. Already a…
Best Gaming VPN 2026: In-Game Ping Tested on 6 VPNs
No VPN lowers your latency. We measured six of them inside Counter-Strike 2 on a fixed London server. Every one added ping: 42 ms unprotected, 57 ms on the best VPN, 67 ms on the worst. That 15 ms is the real cost of a gaming VPN. It is smaller…
Is it time to scrap half-time interviews in Premier League games?
At half-time of the mostly engrossing, controversial Manchester derby on Sunday, Marc Guehi was accosted by a Sky Sports reporter and asked a few questions. In response to a query about the red card given to his City team-mate Phil Foden, Guehi…
Asian Games: Team Philippines results, schedule and medal tracker
The Philippines is sending its biggest Asian Games contingent in more than three decades, with more than 450 athletes set to compete across 38 sports as the 20th Asiad unfolds in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. 'With several of the country's world-class…
Why switching main characters for your game's sequel might be a mistake
Christian Fonnesbech is a well-known name in the North European games industry. He was previously head of IP development at Nordisk Film Games, but in 2019 he founded Leverage in Copenhagen to help game studios develop their IP. Down the years, he…
Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Dropping Day-One Games in 2027
Xbox Game Pass could reportedly stop offering day-one releases in 2027 as part of a major overhaul to Microsoft's subscription service. According to a new leak, Xbox is planning to replace its current Game Pass tiers with several new options…
Six secrets to watching football games (that no one will tell you) - The Soccer Weekender
Did you enjoy this summer's World Cup? Are you curious about the soccer world beyond that tournament? Welcome to The Athletic's Soccer Weekender. We'll be tackling the big topics from every weekend of action, and the funniest moments, weird…
Bruins prospect James Hagens dominates with 4-goal game at Prospects Showcase
Going into his first full season of pro hockey, James Hagens opted for an expected answer when asked on Friday about his top offseason goals. Get better in just about every area — a sentiment echoed by every rookie, prospect, and established…
32 best Nintendo Switch games in 2026 for every kind of player
Best Nintendo Switch 2 game overall Release date 5 June 2025 Publisher Nintendo Developer Nintendo Age rating 12+ Why we love it Class leading open world Fantastic exploration and story Superb gameplay Take note Full game is pricey for…
'We were bored of traditional fantasy cliches': inside Playground Games' 10-year effort to revive Fable
When Playground Games was founded in 2010, its objective was straightforward: to make the best cars in video games. Operating out of an unassuming white building in Leamington Spa, the studio sought to challenge Gran Turismo with its critically…
King's aide encourages Uganda back into Invictus Games fold
Uganda has re-joined the Duke of Sussex's Invictus Games after the King's top aide encouraged the country to take part. Sir Clive Alderton, Charles' principal private secretary, spoke by phone to Uganda's military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba…
Sources: Drew Brees mulled playing for Broncos in AFC title game
It turns out that Philip Rivers' out-of-nowhere return to the NFL last season almost started a trend that would have been trumped by the potential return of Drew Brees. After the Broncos lost starting quarterback Bo Nix to a fractured ankle in…
Jarlath Burns: GAA president remains committed to integration of Gaelic games' bodies
David Mohan BBC Sport NI journalist GAA President Jarlath Burns insists the process of integration between Gaelic games' three bodies is not over but the key is to ensure the outcome is 'sustainable and robust'. Last week, former Irish president Dr…
Reform hits 'sickening new low' as it launches stop the boats mobile game
Reform UK has been accused of reaching a 'sickening new low' after launching a new mobile game where users pretend to be Navy ships stopping small boats. Nigel Farage's home affairs spokesman, Zia Yusuf, came under fire after unveiling the game…
Wired vs wireless gaming mouse: is there really a difference in performance?
If you're looking to improve your gaming setup, the mouse is one of the best places to start. The right mouse can both improve your performance and feel much more comfortable during longer sessions, but with such a vast market of mice it can be…
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