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9 Ways Video Games Accidentally Changed The World
The history of video games is a fascinating one. Arguably the first video game ever was 'Spacewar!,' created by a group of MIT students for the PDP-1. It wasn't just for fun, they needed an application that would show off the full power of the new…
The 6 best video games we've played in 2026 (so far) on PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox
We're approaching the halfway point of 2026, and it's already shaping up to be another truly fantastic 12 months for new video games. And we haven't even got to the ludicrously crowded September/October period yet, and the small matter of the…
The $274 Million Video Game Movie Daniel Craig Admitted He Only Took For the 'Money!'
Twenty-five years ago this week, Daniel Craig stood next to Angelina Jolie in a leather jacket, doing an American accent, playing a treasure-hunting rival named Alex West in a movie based on a PlayStation game. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider opened in…
10 Strongest Video Game Weapons of All Time, Ranked
There are many video games across many genres that feature powerful weapons. These range from guns to swords to pretty much anything that exists within the world itself. What makes these weapons so powerful is how drastically they can alter…
Game Mode Vol 1: It's not hi-fi, but this hi-res wireless headset changed how I play my favourite video games
Welcome to Game Mode, our new hub for home cinema enthusiasts and hi-fi fanatics who also strive for picture and sound perfection for their video games. We've been discussing the benefits of HDMI 2.1, trying out the latency on the top premium…
Kwalee lays off Luna Abyss team: Overlooked game suffers from crowded release schedule
In May, amidst a flurry of major video game releases, one title that may have flown under the radar is “Luna Abyss,” a sci-fi shooter that blends frenetic bullet-hell action with a gripping narrative. Despite receiving favorable…
As anti-piracy efforts fail, a new gaming model emerges - Is the future all subscriptions all the time?
As a lifelong PC gamer, I know well the woes that Denuvo and other Digital Rights Management (DRM) platforms can cause for even the most law-abiding consumers. What I'm working on this week: Between testing laptops and writing articles, I've been…
Toy Story 5 has an even bigger opening weekend than The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Toy Story 5 now has the biggest opening weekend gross of 2026, dethroning The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. In just three days, Toy Story 5 has grossed $160 million in the United States alone. According to Deadline's reporting, that impressive yield…
I've dragged my wife on some terrible trips overseas. It's how I know she's the one
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Imagine that you've just cycled up the 500-metre elevation of a mountain pass somewhere in the backwaters of Taiwan. Your face red, your lungs…
Why men keep dropping out of the labor force: It starts in childhood, when kids see how males around them struggle, economists say
The male labor force participation rate in the U.S. has been falling for generations, perplexing economists who have struggled to come up with an explanation. According to the Labor Department's latest data, the rate for men 20 years and older was…
From pwned to kiting - an A to Z of the gaming terms you need to know
Twenty years ago, video games were seen as a niche hobby dominated by hardcore enthusiasts, tucked away in obscure online forums and gaming meet-ups. Back then, the idea that governments would use footage from Call of Duty and gaming terms such as…
Back To The Future's Long-Awaited Official Return Has Fans Hyped
There are few, if any, more iconic and beloved franchises in film history than Back to the Future, particularly in the sci-fi genre. The performances of Michael J. Fox and Christoper Lloyd are the biggest contributors to that, with both characters…
Nearly one-third of hiring managers regret a hire - AI and VR promise to help
Imagine putting on a virtual reality headset to experience what a job actually looks like before accepting an offer. Or playing a video game where your success depends on your ability to perform tasks similar to those required for a professional…
How Long Can You Expect Your Old Game Cartridges To Last?
Before video games were available digitally, on discs, or game cards, they were contained on game cartridges. Video game cartridges are square or rectangular boxes that include the game and are inserted into consoles. Game systems like the Sega…
Stop Killing Games faces setback after European hearing: Hope remains
The Stop Killing Games movement, a vocal advocate for the preservation of online video games, has recently faced a significant setback. The European Commission has concluded its assessment of a petition initiated by the movement, which sought…
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