video games
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A popular new video game is at the center of China's censorship dispute
In the Spotlight 'Black Myth: Wukong' has more than a million players, but some are criticizing China's oversight of the game
By Justin Klawans, 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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Esports: the big season coming to the UK
Why Everyone's Talking About Major gaming tournaments are 'running wild' this year
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Beethoven’s skull is returned to Vienna
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Microsoft, Activision and the battle with competition tsars
Talking Point A giant gaming deal has highlighted the shifting attitudes of global regulators
By The Week Staff 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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Roblox: the children’s game platform with ‘Nazi sex parties’
Why Everyone’s Talking About Online gaming giant under fire over explicit content and use of ‘child labour’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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‘Wi-Fi router’ or ‘duck’s bill’: Playstation 5 design unveiled to mixed online reviews
Speed Read Sony says new console is ‘most striking yet’
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Nintendo Playstation: geek dreams are made of this
Speed Read The only Nintendo PlayStation ever made is up for grabs
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Seven of the best video games to play in 2019
Speed Read As autumn draws in, now is the perfect time to stock up on your collection
By Stuart Watkins Last updated
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What is Doki Doki Literature Club and was it linked to boy’s suicide?
In Depth Father of the dead teenager says animated interactive psychological horror game ‘dragged him in’
By The Week Staff Published
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Are you addicted to video games?
In Depth World Health Organization lists gaming disorder as a medical condition
By The Week Staff Published
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