Late night gaming bar to open in UK’s ‘Second City’
For those unfamiliar with the Digbeth area in the UK’s second-largest city – Birmingham – it has long-been a fashionable go-to spot for people seeking different experiences. From all night parties to exotic street food vendors, it is a popular area where ‘alternative lifestyles’ can flourish and thrive. Now this tradition is set to continue […]
Continue readingMicrotransactions on the decline, claims report
Microtransactions – possibly the most divisive topic in all of video gaming – seem to be on a decline as players are spending less money overall on in-game content. SuperData Research has compiled a report analysing players’ spending habits within the gaming industry on popular titles. It revealed that, in 2018, microtransactions accounted for 85% […]
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China to enforce video game time restrictions for under 18s
China is set to restrict video game use among under-18s in a drastic bid to clamp down on addiction. A state-enforced curfew will severely limit how much time minors can spend on their Xbox, PlayStation, Switch or PC. Beijing’s lawmakers are currently figuring out how to better implement a blanket restriction – limiting players to […]
Continue readingKappa unveils limited edition eSports clothing for Vexed Gaming
Sportswear giant Kappa has made its way into the world of eSports with a limited edition casual wear collection for Vexed Gaming. It has unveiled two shirt designs – one for men and one for women – with both available for pre-sale at the Gamers Apparel Store. The sale began on November 4 and will […]
Continue readingPokémon card sells for a mind-boggling $195,000
One of the most unique, valuable and rare Pokémon trading cards on the market has sold for a remarkable $195,000. Before video game systems became commonplace, trading card games (TCG) reigned supreme – particularly with one of the most successful franchises in history. Even today, cards from this era sell for a remarkable amount of […]
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Big Bang Theory star signs up for eSports comedy show
NBC is tipped to create a comedy TV show centred on the booming eSports industry called ‘The Squad’. Johnny Galecki – best-known for his role playing Leonard in The Big Bang Theory – will reportedly star in the upcoming show. The actor, who rose to fame with the hugely popular sitcom will be reunited with […]
Continue readingGaming addiction is a product of external factors, says report
Gaming addiction is now thought to be a product of external factors rather than a direct consequence from playing too many video games, according to a report from a global health body. The World Health Organisation (WHO) made the decision to classify the emerging problem as a mental health condition last year. The UK’s National […]
Continue readingThe Game Boy Colour turns 21
The Game Boy Colour has officially entered adulthood as it celebrates its 21st birthday. Nintendo’s product was first released on October 21, 1998 in Japan as the successor to the original Game Boy and saw numerous classic titles released on the handheld console. Despite being released during that year in Japan, it wasn’t until 1989 […]
Continue readingUbisoft announces Watch Dogs and Far Cry-inspired TV shows
Ubisoft has announced its intentions to further expand its business into the world of TV with two shows inspired by Watch Dogs and Far Cry 3. Both franchises are notoriously violent and it is believed that the publisher will be toning down the unsavoury themes to account for younger audiences. The Paris-based company’s TV and […]
Continue readingHistory made as gaming addicts finally receive treatment in UK
For the first time in history, young people who suffer with gaming addiction can now receive specialist treatment from the NHS. The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases, defined it as a condition that should be taken seriously. The amendment triggered other nations and organisations to take […]
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