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Pushing Buttons: Online multiplayer will never match the magic of playing with someone sat next to you

In this week’s newsletter: From Street Fighter parties with friends to Minecraft with my kids, there’s something special about playing together that’s hard to recreate online

The Guardian - UK

China’s Video Game Industry Posts First Drop in Five Years

Sales shrink 10.3% to $39 billion as pandemic impedes new product development and slowing economy weighs on demand

Caixin Global

The Last of Us fans warned over malware video game scams

Those who have been enjoying the HBO adaptation and are considering playing the game should remain mindful of fraudsters.

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'Last of Us' Episode 5 Features the Show's Best Video Game Easter Egg Yet

Ish was here, and he wasn't alone. Here's what viewers should know about the video game Easter egg featured in Episode 5 of 'The Last of Us.'

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Playing Video Game Causes No Harm To Cognitive Abilities: Study

New research findings call into question parents' long-held beliefs that children who spend hours upon hours playing video games or chose games of certain genres, will have negative effects on their cognitive abilities. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Confronting sexism, racism and clichés in video games

Long gone are the days when the average video game player was a White male. Women now make up as much as half of the world's gamers, with racial minorities also representing a growing share of players. But gaming platforms have struggled to adequately address sexist and racist abuse on…

France 24

Video Game Stocks Hit Reset Button, Face Iffy 2023

Amid an uncertain economy, video game fans are being more cautious with their spending, adding more woes for the beaten-down sector.

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How McKinsey reached over 150,000 job candidates using a video game

McKinsey is throwing out its old recruiting playbook and seeking new sources for talent.

Fortune

Can The Super Mario Bros Movie end 30 years of terrible video game films?

Bob Hoskins called the original Nintendo spin-off the ‘worst thing I ever did’, which has set the tone for video game movies ever since – can this latest effort buck the trend?

The Guardian - UK

The Last of Us depicts a parasitic fungus evolving to control humans. Could a fungal pandemic happen in real life?

Three scientists, including one that consulted on the original video game, make the call on fact or fiction in HBO's new hit show, The Last of Us.

ABC News

The Moment Meyers Leonard Had His Trouble Accidently Spewing Antisemitic Comments

Former Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard uttered an antisemitic slur (rhymes with like) while playing the video game Call of Duty.

Zenger

'The Last of Us' Episode 2 Star Christine Hakim on that Bombshell of an Opening Scene

In 'The Last of Us' Episode 2, Indonesian actress Christine Hakim made a shattering impact, setting the HBO show apart from other video game adaptations.

Inverse

Hogwarts Legacy - best pre-order deals for up to 20% off PC, Xbox and PlayStation

The Harry Potter inspired video game is available on PC and consoles from Friday - but there are ways to get early access

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Playing Video Game Causes No Harm To Cognitive Abilities In Children

New research findings challenge the fears parents have been hearing for years that children who spend hour after hour playing video games, or choose games of certain genres, would manifest unhealthy results in their cognitive ability. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Harry Potter fans couldn't wait for the long-awaited Hogwarts Legacy video game. Now, it's being boycotted. Here's why

Some fans on social media are calling for the game to be boycotted. Others argue that buying the game doesn't mean they're endorsing Rowling's views. Here's what the debate is all about.

France 24

TotalEnergies caps off record-breaking week of Big Oil profits

The Big Oil bonanza keeps on coming, as France's TotalEnergies rounds out a week of record profits. Oil and gas giants have faced growing criticism about their environmental impact, as well as calls to pay higher taxes while households and businesses struggle with high energy prices. Also in the show:…

The Conversation

Review bombing is about power, politics and revenge - but it's not about art

In the video game turned HBO adaptation The Last of Us, human survivors must contend with hordes of zombie-like “infected” called “clickers” in a battle for survival. Now, the show itself is facing a similar problem: disgruntled fans of the adapted video game are using the simple act of “clicking”…

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Commentary: ‘The Last of Us’ shows it pays to take gaming seriously

To measure the place of video games in the pop-culture zeitgeist, consider that Gen Z is more familiar with "Fortnite" than "Friends." The medium’s cultural reach is now at its peak, driven by the critical and commercial acclaim being heaped on the HBO TV hit "The Last of Us."

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Manchester Evening News

Hogwarts Legacy best preorder price deals to buy and how to get 20 percent off

The Harry Potter video game comes out this week for PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC

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33 Super Bowl halftime stars who were featured in video games

These famous and beloved Super Bowl halftime stars have surprising links to video games that you might not expect.

Daily Record

Dumbarton gamers enjoy visit from Tullichewan developer

Erin Stevenson, who works for video game development firm Puny Astronaut, visited Bellsmyre Digital Community’s gaming club - giving youngsters the chance to try their hand at the company’s first release, Skye Tales, which is due to launch later this year.

The Independent UK

UK watchdog says Microsoft's Activision deal hurts gamers

Microsoft’s stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom

Fortune

Harry Potter game branded as “genocide simulator” sees interest soar after boycott backfires

Warner Bros. Discovery will launch Hogwarts Legacy this week, as reviewers conflicted over J.K. Rowlings politics either apologize for liking the video game or avoid it entirely.

Daily Mirror

Mum found out she had brain tumour after seizure while playing video game with son

Emma Fox, 35, from Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales, praised her son for his 'courage and ability' in dealing with such a horrific situation and says she is determined to help find a cure for brain tumours

USA Today Sports Media Group

10 video game characters you’d want on your Super Bowl-winning team

A team of gods, monster slayers, and anthropomorphic hedgehogs could easily take home the NFL's top prize.

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