Games

31 March 2026

5 celebrity-inspired ways to treat yourself on a girls' night

There's something quietly radical about deciding to stay in. No overpriced cocktails, no taxi queues, no having to shout over music. Just you, your best friends, and an evening completely ...

26 March 2026

Designing for Diversity: How Female Perspectives are Transforming Gameplay

For years, video games and casino-style games were designed with a very specific audience in mind. Fast-paced action, loud visuals, competitive mechanics. And, more often than not, a male player ...

25 March 2026

Disney gaming boss reveals how company moved away from 'box-checky' tie-in games

Disney's gaming chief says the company is focused on telling "true original stories" rather than "box-checky" titles. Sean Shoptaw, the company's Executive Vice President, Global Games and Digital Entertainment, has explained ...

Crimson Desert used generation AI in some early aspects of development

24 March 2026

Pearl Abyss apologises for generative AI usage in Crimson Desert development

Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss has apologised for using generative AI during development. The company has acknowledged that graphics issues players have faced aren't an easy fix as they were created ...

24 March 2026

Superstar slots that put women in the spotlight

For years, slot games leaned heavily on the same familiar heroes, but things have shifted, and it is about time. Today’s reels are packed with bold, stylish and unforgettable female ...

20 March 2026

WWE 2K26 review: Another step forward for WrestleMania worthy game

WWE 2K26 has faced the unenviable challenge of surpassing last year's game - and it's another WrestleMania worthy addition. The long-running wrestling franchise from publisher 2K and developer Visual Concepts has ...

20 March 2026

New Disney CEO gives promising update on Fortnite crossover

New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has been "blown away" by the potential of the Fortnite crossover. The new Walt Disney Company chief, who took over from Bob Iger this week, has ...

Highguard players who bought additional content are being refunded by Sony

18 March 2026

Sony issuing automatic refunds to gamers who paid for additional Highguard content

Sony is reportedly issuing automatic refunds to players who purchased additional content in Highguard, following the game’s rapid shutdown. The move comes after developer Wildlight took Highguard permanently offline on March ...

17 March 2026

Online Gamers Prioritise Security Over Fancy Graphics

For years, the conversation surrounding digital entertainment focused almost exclusively on visual fidelity. We marvelled at the leap from 8-bit sprites to high-definition realism, obsessing over frame rates, lighting engines, ...

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Jeff Kaplan directs the Overwatch video game series

17 March 2026

Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan slams gamers for complaining about titles they haven't played

Former Blizzard Entertainment vice president and Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has criticised players who judge games without ever playing them, calling out what he sees as a growing trend in ...

The Simpsons: Hit and Run writer Matt Selman isn't ruling out a remake

13 March 2026

The Simpsons: Hit and Run writer says 'never say never' to remake

Matt Selman says renewed talk about The Simpsons: Hit and Run has reached him loud and clear — and while nothing is officially happening, he isn’t ruling anything out. The ...

12 March 2026

Digital Games and the Shape of Contemporary Leisure

Digital play has moved far beyond its early boundaries, settling into the same cultural space once dominated by television and music. Its formats suit every tempo, from unhurried evenings to ...

12 March 2026

WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass gets first update as devs admit new feature will 'take time to get right'

The WWE 2K26 team will "require some time" to figure out the new Ringside Pass feature. The annual franchise is returning with a new instalment for 2026, and along with new ...

10 March 2026

'We know people want it!' The Simpsons: Hit and Run revival gets update from showrunner

The Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman isn't ruling out a revival of The Simpsons: Hit and Run. Matt, who helped write the beloved 2003 video game, has given an update to fans ...

A Grand Theft Auto-inspired game is coming to Fortnite

9 March 2026

Grand Theft Auto-inspired game coming to Fortnite

A new open-world experience inspired by the chaos of Grand Theft Auto is heading to Fortnite later this month. The project, titled Grand Heist City, has been created by streaming star ...

8 March 2026

Celebrating Women’s Day: Female leaders making their mark in UK iGaming

International Women’s Day has increasingly become a moment for industries to reflect on progress towards gender equality. It has also become a day to celebrate the achievements of women shaping ...

8 March 2026

The growing trend of cryptocurrency in digital entertainment

The way we pay for our leisure time has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last decade. It wasn't so long ago that a night of entertainment required a trip ...

Keanu Reeves as John Wick in John Wick: Chapter 3

6 March 2026

John Wick video game will be set before the movies

The upcoming video game based on the John Wick franchise will take place before the events of the first movie. The untitled project was first revealed earlier this year during a ...

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