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theguardian.com - Keza MacDonald - Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming
Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming
The Guardian

While researching women's experiences in multiplayer video games recently, I came across this thread on the subreddit about Bungie's latest live shooter, Marathon. “I've played a lot of shooters, and as a feminine-presenting player tbh it's…

sifted.eu - Lara Bryant - What's driving the UK video gaming industry's next wave of growth?
What's driving the UK video gaming industry's next wave of growth?
Sifted

The video game industry is now the world's largest entertainment sector, generating more than twice the combined revenues of the film and music industries, according to a Dentsu report. The UK is a major player, with a strong pipeline of studios…

nytimes.com - Paul Taylor - Nottingham Forest and their 'biggest' game dilemma
Nottingham Forest and their 'biggest' game dilemma
The New York Times

The prospect of playing at San Siro next season is something few Nottingham Forest fans would have envisaged. But the thought of that being followed up by a trip to Sincil Bank is one that nobody will want to consider. No one at Forest would turn…

nytimes.com - Mike Vorkunov - NBA national TV ratings rise, powered by more games and broader platforms
NBA national TV ratings rise, powered by more games and broader platforms
The New York Times

The NBA finished with increased viewership in the 2025-26 season, the league's first year in a new national media rights deal that began in the fall. The league saw a 16 percent jump in average viewers for its games across NBC/Peacock, ABC/ESPN and…

tomsguide.com - Scott Younker - Future Games Show returns this summer with more than 50 games: here's how to watch
Future Games Show returns this summer with more than 50 games: here's how to watch
Tom's Guide

Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Here at Tom's Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Unlock instant access to exclusive…

dailymail.co.uk - Tara Anson-walsh - Football referee shot dead in front of players and fans mid-game
Football referee shot dead in front of players and fans mid-game
Mail Online

A referee has been shot dead during a neighbourhood football match in Ecuador, sending shockwaves through the local community. The victim was identified as 48-year-old Javier Ortega, with the attack occurring in front of dozens of people watching…

nytimes.com - Greg O'Keeffe - Crocker, Mascherano exits shock game - so what now? Plus: Liverpool's miserable six minutes
Crocker, Mascherano exits shock game - so what now? Plus: Liverpool's miserable six minutes
The New York Times

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic's daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! Just as I arrive to write my first newsletter, two big names in the U.S. walk out of their jobs.

espn.com - Eric Moody - DFS picks, tips to bet Wednesday's NBA play-in tournament games
DFS picks, tips to bet Wednesday's NBA play-in tournament games
ESPN

ESPN's fantasy basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you set your lineups for that night's games. Here you'll read our best advice for the night, including a selection of players to consider for DFS, best bets, as well as…

espn.com - AAP - 100-game star Daicos 'destined to be an AFL great
100-game star Daicos 'destined to be an AFL great
ESPN

Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes Nick Daicos is destined to become an all-time great, comparing the Magpies superstar to a former star teammate. Ahead of his 100th game, Daicos has comfortably been Collingwood's best player for at least three…

mirror.co.uk - Daniel Orme - Ex-Chelsea star Arjen Robben accused of 'mistreating' referee during U14 game
Ex-Chelsea star Arjen Robben accused of 'mistreating' referee during U14 game
The Mirror

FC Groningen have leapt to the defence of former Chelsea star Arjen Robben after he was accused of of abusing a referee during an under 14 game. The Dutchman is currently in charge of the youth side of Groningen. But Robben has been met with some…

independent.co.uk - Daisy Lester - Can't wait for the movie? Here's where to buy the latest Hunger Games book
Can't wait for the movie? Here's where to buy the latest Hunger Games book
The Independent

Comprising five books and five (soon to be six) films, The Hunger Games franchise is a worldwide phenomenon. Whether you raced through the series as a teenager or were introduced through the blockbuster movies, we've well and truly been pulled back…

mirror.co.uk - Joshua Boyles - New pirate game emerges as a worthy rival to Assassin's Creed Black Flag
New pirate game emerges as a worthy rival to Assassin's Creed Black Flag
The Mirror

Gamers waiting patiently for an official reveal of the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake are turning to an alternative title that just launched on Steam. After less than a day in early access, it's taken the Steam charts by storm with thousands of…

rockpapershotgun.com - Edwin Evans-Thirlwell - Beautiful, flawed MMO Book of Travels is now a $5 singleplayer RPG, in a break from the industry trend of killing off struggling online games
Beautiful, flawed MMO Book of Travels is now a $5 singleplayer RPG, in a break from the industry trend of killing off struggling online games
Rock Paper Shotgun

I've long been an embarrassed fan of Book of Travels, the 'tiny MMO' with heady artistic influences from Swedish indies Might & Delight. It's a world of enchanted string, vast cutaway forests, tinkling tea sets, and sleepy quasi-Orientalist cities.

dailymail.co.uk - Lily Jobson - First look at The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping in new trailer
First look at The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping in new trailer
Mail Online

Do YOU have a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk The official trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping has finally dropped, showing a glimpse of Kieran Culkin for the first time. The film is set 25 years before The Hunger Games, with…

theguardian.com - Oliver Holmes - 'Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking
'Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking
The Guardian

The video game Arc Raiders is set in a lethal imagining of an apocalyptic future for humanity. Survivors have been forced to live deep underground in colonies while mysterious, murderous AI machines patrol the surface. Only the desolate ruins of…

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