Gaming
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Cozy video games to unwind from the chaos
The Week Recommends Some games can go a long way in alleviating stress or anxiety
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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What was Gamergate – and why are we still talking about it?
The Explainer Ten years on, the impact of the misogyny-fuelled campaign still lingers
By Abby Wilson Published
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Fallout: one of the 'most faithful – and best – video game adaptations'
The Week Recommends This 'genre-bending' new Amazon series is set in a post-apocalyptic wilderness where survivors shelter below ground
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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Physical media is having a moment
Under The Radar While streaming dominates the way we watch, listen and play, a growing number of people are finding pleasure — and treasures — in media they can hold.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Netflix's epic quest into gaming
Under the radar The streaming giant's entry into the video game industry has been a slow burn, but that could change soon.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Microsoft cleared by UK watchdog to buy 'Call of Duty' maker
Speed Reads Watchdog finally approves $69bn deal but criticises tech giant for its tactics
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The sinister side to India’s fantasy gaming craze
feature Fantasy gaming is booming in India, despite the country's ban on gambling
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Hogwarts Legacy: to buy or to boycott?
Talking Point A new Harry Potter video game is facing a backlash from trans activists over J.K. Rowling’s views
By Asya Likhtman Published
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How esports are taking over the globe
feature Esports – competitive video gaming – have created a new breed of professional athlete
By The Week Staff Published
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Pong at 50: the video game that ‘changed the world’
Under the Radar Atari’s breakthrough invention remains a ‘touchstone’ in the history of gaming
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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‘Time is right’ for Netflix to get into gaming
Under the Radar Streaming service looks beyond TV and film after membership growth slows
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published
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Ikea and Aldi plug into gaming and esports market in lockdown boom
feature Lidl also looking to get a cut of the action amid record spending by world’s 2.5 billion gamers
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated
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EA races towards takeover of gaming rival Codemasters
Speed Read US giant ‘gatecrashes’ Take-Two’s deal with higher offer of $1.2bn
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published
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Zlatan vs. EA Sports: image rights row breaks out over Fifa video game
Speed Read Milan striker and Spurs star Gareth Bale call for an investigation
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published
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