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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

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?

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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.

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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.

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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:…

France 24

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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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

Manchester Evening News

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.

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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

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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.

Tribune News Service

MLB The Show video game will include storylines on legendary Negro Leagues players

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is one of the best places to visit in Kansas City, because there is much to learn about the men and women who were part of that piece of U.S. history.

Manchester Evening News

How to enable Twitch drops for Hogwarts Legacy and when they start

The Harry Potter video game is released this week for PC, PS5 and Xbox X/S

The Independent UK

The Last of Us viewers celebrate as ‘funniest’ video game moment plays out ‘beat-for-beat’ in episode 4

Moment has been called a ‘treat’ for players of the game

The Independent UK

Japan games maker Nintendo's profit slips amid chips crunch

Japanese video game maker Nintendo has recorded a slight drop in in profit for April-December as it recorded strong sales of its Switch console games

The Independent UK

Hogwarts Legacy introduces first transgender character in Harry Potter world

Warner Bros’ highly anticipated video game releases Friday 10 February

Manchester Evening News

The Hogwarts Legacy reviews are in – and it’s good news for Harry Potter fans

Hogwarts Legacy is finally just days away, as gamers around the world are eagerly waiting to take their first steps inside the famous school of witchcraft and wizardry. The open-world video game – set within the world of Harry Potter – is available o

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