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‘Diablo IV’ and other Blizzard games are down due to a DDoS attack

Igor Bonifacic @igorbonifacic In an interview with The Guardian more than a decade ago, Warren Spector, the director and producer of Deus Ex, said his dream game would take place in one city block. “There are people who are trying to simulate massive worlds at a level of an inch per mile,” Spector told journalist … Continue reading ‘Diablo IV’ and other Blizzard games are down due to a DDoS attack →

YouTube is reportedly testing online games for mobile and desktop

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Google is (unsurprisingly) shutting down Stadia in January Kris Holt @krisholt Despite claims to the contrary as recently as July, Google is shutting down its Stadia games streaming service after just three years. The company says players will still have access to their games and be able to play them until January 18, … Continue reading YouTube is reportedly testing online games for mobile and desktop →

The best PlayStation 5 games for 2023

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Devindra Hardawar @devindra At first glance, it’s easy to say “been there, done that” about Returnal. A PlayStation 5 exclusive from Finnish developer Housemarque, best known for shooters like Super Stardust HD, the game puts you in the shoes of a lone female space explorer who crash lands on an alien planet. Just about everything … Continue reading The best PlayStation 5 games for 2023 →

Pong’s influence on video games endures 50 years later

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‘Pong’ is now half a century old Igor Bonifacic @igorbonifacic Exactly 50 years ago today, Atari released Pong. It wasn’t the first video game ever created, nor the original take on virtual table tennis – a fact that would eventually lead to two decades of lawsuits. But in Pong, the early video … Continue reading Pong’s influence on video games endures 50 years later →

3 free daily word games to get your brain going in the morning

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By Doug Aamoth June 19, 2022 I’m in my mid-40s—not technically old by relative standards, but I’m definitely experiencing some wear and tear. It’s more pronounced on the physical side, but there’s a bit of mental sluggishness as well, especially in the morning. So I’ve taken to a nice little routine to … Continue reading 3 free daily word games to get your brain going in the morning →

PepsiCo’s strategies for marketing via online games and esports

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PepsiCo’s head of gaming and esports shares his playbook for connecting with gamers and fans. Chris Wood on June 23, 2022 Marketers have never had more opportunities to break into in-game advertising, due to the growing number of users and the evolving technology for brand placements. PepsiCo has a vast portfolio of beverages and foods, … Continue reading PepsiCo’s strategies for marketing via online games and esports →

Sony Invests $1 Billion in Epic Games to ‘Build the Metaverse’

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Michael Abetz Last updated: 14 April 2022 Japanese corporation Sony is the latest multinational company to signal an interest in the metaverse, investing $ 1bn in Epic Games. Known for creating the PlayStation, the Sony Group recognised Fortnite and Unreal engine developers Epic Games as leading the way in the metaverse sector, and wanted a … Continue reading Sony Invests $1 Billion in Epic Games to ‘Build the Metaverse’ →

How Does Data Power Modern Video Games?

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Ralph Ronzio January 27, 2022 With an estimated 3.24 billion gamers around the world and a market expected to reach $ 545.98 billion by 2028, gaming data is a valuable resource that can help game development companies optimize and improve business performance. It’s also notable that, in recent years, online video games have overtaken traditional … Continue reading How Does Data Power Modern Video Games? →