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The Floor contestant crumbles in video game round - would you get them right?
ONE of The Floor contestants was seen banking £15K after his opponent crumbled in an easy computer game round – but could you have got the answers right? The new ITV quiz show burst onto our screens at the beginning of the year and is…
East Yorkshire school pupils get a lesson in literacy using video games
Young people from Hull and the East Riding will have the chance to develop vital literacy and creative writing skills through the world of video games this month, as a new educational initiative, From Player to Page, comes to the University of…
Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, Zion Wild Dunks Featured in New Trailer for 'NBA The Run' Video Game
Breaking down James, more Lakers stars' place in the NBA pecking order ➡️ MSG loving Jeremy Sochan's special hairstyle for NY debut 📸 MSG loving Jeremy Sochan's special hairstyle for NY debut 📸 The new video game NBA…
The Best '80s Video Game Consoles, Ranked
Video games hit it big in the '80s after developing in the '70s. Along with gaming's expansion during this time was the rising prominence of video game consoles, many of which were a childhood necessity in countries like Japan and the U.S.
Dear video games publishers, we have a problem - the art of single-player games should be cherished
This week it was announced that Sony is to shut Bluepoint Games, the developer it acquired in 2021, then put to task on a God of War live-service game, which was ultimately canned after 5 years of development. Which got me thinking: what gives?
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs That Have Caused Video Game Console Price Increases
On February 20, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled via a 6-3 vote that most of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, which have affected the prices of consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, were…
Grand Theft Auto 6 Might Be The Last Video Game You Ever Own
I've been watching in horror these past few months as the prices of RAM and storage solutions have gone through the roof. I'm sure if I'd invested a little wisely last year it wouldn't be horror I'd be looking on with, but pure glee. Hindsight is…
Darryn Peterson's Availability Discussed by Kansas' Bill Self in Video, 'He Hasn't Finished Games
Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self told reporters Friday that Darryn Peterson can best challenge criticism of his freshman season by playing in more games. The topic came up when Self was asked Friday if comments made about Peterson's limited…
Read 'Claymore,' Manga's Best-Kept Dark Fantasy Secret
There are no two ways about it: gatekeeping and those who uphold it are the fun police, standing in the way of people getting put onto something worth celebrating. But in manga circles, gatekeeping series like Claymore by never talking about them…
Supreme Court axes Trump tariffs, fate of console prices unclear
Many of the tariffs imposed on foreign nations by the United States government in 2025 have been deemed unconstitutional. Today, the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of a wide collection of plaintiffs who had sued the Trump administration for…
Major UK high street retailer to enter administration - all shops closing down
A major high street retailer is set to appoint administrators. GAME specialises in video games, consoles, accessories and gaming merchandise. Last week it emerged the company had filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, triggering a…
Xbox Is Dead After Spencer And Bond Depart Company
If you read Kotaku even semi-regularly, you already know that Xbox has been in a weird spot for some time now. And with today's news that both Xbox boss Phil Spencer and President Sarah Bond are leaving and the new head of the brand will be a…
Opinion | How the next China shock is shaping hearts and minds
For decades, China's role in the global economy was easy to define. It made things cheaply and at astonishing scale. “Made in China” became shorthand for industrial capacity. It was often contentious, sometimes admired, sometimes…
UK store closures 2026 - GAME, Poundland, River Island and more shops closing
A new round of shop closures has struck UK high streets this month, with major chains including House of Fraser and Poundland amongst those closing their doors. With escalating expenses, diminished consumer spending, and difficult trading…
Anthony Edwards Responds to Viral Video of Jalen Johnson Conversation, Addresses T-Wolves Future
Anthony Edwards has addressed the viral video from the All-Star Game with Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson. Speaking to reporters after the Minnesota Timberwolves' win over the Dallas Mavericks, Edwards explained there's 'nothing to clear up'…
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