Category: Gaming
Game streaming will take years to become mainstream, says Xbox boss
The streaming of video games will take many years to become mainstream or replace playing through a traditional console or PC, the head of Xbox has said. Phil Spencer said he believed streaming games would eventually become as common as music or video streaming, but the technology is still in the “testing phase”. Xbox is…
Pokemon Sword and Shield fans revel in UK-like Galar region
It hasn’t taken long for players of Pokemon Sword and Shield to enjoy the apparent UK references in the game’s new Galar region. It has been said that Galar, where the latest version of the game is set, is loosely based on the UK. That much was clear on release day, with a number of…
Developers reveal missing features from Google Stadia
Several key features will not be ready when the Google Stadia gaming platform launches in less than a week’s time, developers at the firm have revealed. Stadia is a cloud-based service which will stream games to players via an internet connection instead of requiring them to be downloaded, with Google’s servers handling much of the…
Esports gamers face ‘same psychological pressures as athletes’
Competitive Esports gamers taking part in tournaments face equivalent pressure and stress levels as elite athletes in sports such as football, research claims. A study at the University of Chichester found that Esports gamers face up to 51 different stress factors – including concerns over competing in front of a live audience and communication issues…
Death Stranding a reaction to Trump and Brexit, creator says
Video game creator Hideo Kojima has said his new game, Death Stranding, is a reaction to US President Donald Trump and Brexit. The acclaimed creator of the Metal Gear Solid series releases the game – his first independent project with his own production company – on November 8. The Japanese developer told BBC Radio 1…
Not enough evidence obsessive gaming is clinically unhealthy, scientists say
There is little evidence to suggest that gaming addiction is a clinically unhealthy habit for young people, scientists claim, calling existing fears “exaggerated”. Researchers from Oxford University and Cardiff University believe obsessive gamers are likely to have underlying frustrations and wider psychosocial functioning issues away from consoles. After studying more than 1,000 players and their…
Fortnite returns with new virtual world
Fortnite makes its return with an all-new virtual world after the previous map mysteriously disappeared into a black hole. Gamers were left unable to play the popular battle royale title, as part of a worldwide event to mark the arrival of Chapter 2. Fortnite routinely updates the game with new locations and virtual objects for…
Fortnite gamers see map sucked into black hole
Fortnite’s entire map has disappeared into a black hole, leaving gamers unable to play, as part of a worldwide event to mark the end of the game’s 10th season. The popular Battle Royale game is known for its large, live showpiece events, and developer Epic Games had previously confirmed that an event known as “The…
Sony removes Facebook integration from PlayStation 4
Sony has pulled Facebook integration from the PlayStation 4, making it impossible to find friends on the social network who also use the gaming console. The Japanese firm apologised to gamers for the inconvenience but failed to provide a reason for the sudden change. Integration with Facebook not only allowed people find other players from…
How Do You Play Video Games For A Living?
A 16-year-old from Pennsylvania hit headlines around the world by seizing the $3 million first prize at the Fortnite World Cup this summer. Kyle “Bugha” Giesdorf spent six hours per day training for the tournament and he was handsomely rewarded for his endeavours. The story shone a light on a growing trend that has seen dozens of…