Category: Gaming
Tetris fans can take on 98 other players in new battle royale of classic game
Classic gaming favourite Tetris is going to the next level with a new battle royale version that pits players against 98 others in a race to be the last one standing. Tetris 99 allows gamers of the Nintendo Switch who subscribe to its online service to compete in real-time against others, in a survival-style format…
A Brief History of iGaming Apps
Mobile gaming apps have come a long way since the first version of Nokia's iconic Snake game appeared on our screens two decades ago. While game apps have always proven popular among phone users, few people could've predicted even ten years ago that mobile gaming would become one of the most in-demand and lucrative sectors in…
Violent video games not linked to aggressive behaviour in teenagers, study says
Playing violent video games does not cause teenagers to be aggressive, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Oxford surveyed around 1,000 British 14 and 15-year-olds and their parents or guardians to test the view held by some that there is a link between the games and aggressive behaviour. They said the…
Fortnite allows players to merge accounts
Fortnite is allowing players to merge accounts that have been created across different consoles, following Sony’s late decision to let users cross-play with people using rival consoles. Sony has been reluctant to allow gamers on the PlayStation 4 to play Fortnite with others on Xbox One or Nintendo Switch, but gave in to pressure in…
Introducing Online Bingo
The very first online bingo website was established in 1996. Ever since then, new bingo sites have been popping up. Almost all of them are unique and bring something different to the table. More than 22 years have passed since the launch of the first bingo website and now we have countless choices. Online bingo…
‘Millions’ attend live concert in video game Fortnite
Millions of people 'attended' a virtual concert in popular online game Fortnite on Saturday as electronic music producer Marshmello entertained players worldwide. Footage posted online by hundreds of players shows their in-game avatars dancing and flying in front of a virtual stage at the event on Saturday night. “We made history today! The first ever…
Nintendo is making a Dr Mario World smartphone game
Nintendo is planning to boost its smartphone gaming efforts with the release of a new Dr Mario World game later this year. The Japanese video game-maker is aiming to launch the title in the summer and make it available in 60 countries. The puzzle game will be available on both iOS and Android free of…
Fortnite adds support for Bluetooth controllers on mobile devices
Fortnite has announced support for Bluetooth controllers on mobile, meaning those playing on a phone or a tablet can now connect a controller in order to play. The popular battle royale game has become one of the biggest games in the world partly because of the level of accessibility it offers – it can be…
Children’s development ‘delayed by TV and computer games’
Too much time spent watching TV and playing computer games can hold back the development of young children, new research suggests. A study of 2,400 Canadian children found more screen time was linked to lower scores in “milestone” tests of communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills and physical coordination. The amount of time two and three-year-olds…
Fortnite security flaw ‘could have exposed user accounts’
A security flaw in the Fortnite login process could have allowed hackers to access and take over user accounts in the battle royale game, security experts have claimed. Check Point Research said it was able to exploit a flaw on the login page of Fortnite maker Epic Games’ website, which enabled it to steal the…