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Future of gaming: Will Microsoft layoffs hasten the decline of videogame discs?

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Future of gaming: Will Microsoft layoffs hasten the decline of videogame discs?

Nearly USD 100 off on consoles without disk drives, and bonus material exclusive to games purchased online - digitization of video games was already happening. Microsoft's latest layoffs, mostly in its gaming divisions, could hasten this transition. Will digitization do to videogames what streaming did to the TV and cinema industries?

AI in video games: The good, bad and baneful

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AI in video games: The good, bad and baneful

From non-player characters that made games more fun by making in-game 'decisions' to machine learning algorithms that can gauge a players' patterns and generative AI for developing video game art and writing code - navigating AI in gaming is as hard for gamers and developers as the notoriously difficult souls-like videogames.

Year Ender 2023| 23 best video games of the year

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Year Ender 2023| 23 best video games of the year

Here is a list of the best video games of the year, in descending order. Baldur’s Gate 3 clinches top spot while Lies of P is good but didn't get us all that excited.

30 years of PlayStation – How Sony has spurred the console race since 1994

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30 years of PlayStation – How Sony has spurred the console race since 1994

From PS1 to PlayStation Portable and PS5 released in the time of chip shortages. From DualShock to DualSense and now PlayStation VR2 headset - the story of the Sony PlayStation has been one of innovation.

12 all-time best video games for absolute beginners

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12 all-time best video games for absolute beginners

Whether you're looking for video games to get the adrenaline pumping, or something to help you chill and wind down in the evenings, there’s something for everyone.

Here are the nominees & our predictions for The Game Awards 2023

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Here are the nominees & our predictions for The Game Awards 2023

The Game Awards, on December 8, will be hosted by Geoff Keighley. The voting window is open for gamers on the Awards’ website till December 6, 2023.

7 video game adaptations to binge watch on Netflix, Jio Cinema & Apple TV

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7 video game adaptations to binge watch on Netflix, Jio Cinema & Apple TV

From Arcane to The Last of Us and The Witcher, 7 must see TV and OTT adaptations of popular video games.

6 reasons why you should play Mortal Kombat 1

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6 reasons why you should play Mortal Kombat 1

The fighter genre game Mortal Kombat 1 is a great successor to the Mortal Kombat franchise and the already successful Mortal Kombat 11.

Immortals Of Aveum review: No fluff, pure gaming in this first-person shooter with a focus on magic

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Immortals Of Aveum review: No fluff, pure gaming in this first-person shooter with a focus on magic

Immortals Of Aveum offers that great old-school game feeling with a modern touch.

Game review: Rev far into the horizon with Ride 5

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Game review: Rev far into the horizon with Ride 5

Ride 5 is the ideal simulation motorcycle racing game, for amateurs and pros alike, that fits every check-box and is a major step up over its predecessor.

From Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Black Myth Wukong, key announcements and trailers from Gamescom 2023

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From Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Black Myth Wukong, key announcements and trailers from Gamescom 2023

Top 10 trailers and announcements that you need to know about from Gamescom 2023’s Opening Night Live.

Game review: Playing Venba will be the most wholesome hour of your day

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Game review: Playing Venba will be the most wholesome hour of your day

The story of a recent immigrant to Canada, Venba is a simple point-and-click game that pulls at the heartstrings through a moving story rooted in Tamil culture and cuisine.

Game review | Tread through the mysterious world of Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

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Game review | Tread through the mysterious world of Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

Stories such as Oxenfree create that eerie aura of mystery right from the get-go. Fans of Stranger Things will definitely be intrigued by what the game tries to do.

Game review: Dive into the cockpit with F1 23

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Game review: Dive into the cockpit with F1 23

The coolest feature is the filter that relieves folks who suffer from Tinnitus, especially that developed from the sounds of your car’s engine revving across frequencies during multiple laps of the circuit.

12 announcements from Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase, Ubisoft Forward

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12 announcements from Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase, Ubisoft Forward

The week of June 8 has been one of the biggest weeks in gaming for fans across the world with huge announcements for upcoming games. Here are some of those big announcements.

Game review: Bring the roof down with Street Fighter 6

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Game review: Bring the roof down with Street Fighter 6

Developer Capcom brings forth a worthy successor to the iconic Street Fighter franchise with Street Fighter 6, a great fighter game, with more colours and modes, it's a great party trick, too.

5 videogames for Marvel fans, from Guardians of the Galaxy for PS, Xbox and Nintendo to Marvel Snap for phones and PCs

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5 videogames for Marvel fans, from Guardians of the Galaxy for PS, Xbox and Nintendo to Marvel Snap for phones and PCs

Marvel fans, dive into these 5 games just for you.

PlayStation Showcase 2023: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay reveal and 4 more announcements you can’t miss

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PlayStation Showcase 2023: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay reveal and 4 more announcements you can’t miss

First look at key PS5 games set to release this year, and Sony's Project Q to stream games from your PlayStation 5 directly onto a handheld screen, wherever you are.

Gaming reviews | The force is strong with ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’

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Gaming reviews | The force is strong with ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’

'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' is absolutely stunning, the game sports some of the best lighting effects of this generation to a point where your device might struggle to keep up with bringing the textures alive.

Top 5 Netflix games you can play right now with your subscription

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Top 5 Netflix games you can play right now with your subscription

If you’re new to gaming, this is your chance to explore what the gaming world has for you.

Game review: Resident Evil 4 remake is a masterpiece

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Game review: Resident Evil 4 remake is a masterpiece

Easy to pick up and tough to master, Resident Evil 4 offers a challenging experience along with great accessibility features to first-time gamers to get the hang of the survival action genre.

Game review: 8 reasons why you should play Octopath Traveler 2

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Game review: 8 reasons why you should play Octopath Traveler 2

If you’re looking for a single-player game to dive into for hours on end or just want to slow down the pace after playing a lightning-fast action game, Octopath Traveler 2 is the perfect title for you.

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