8 h. ago Football Manager 26 is out today – here’s when you can download it

The redesigned management sim gets the FIFA licence, so expect properly branded international competitions

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27 h. ago Developers warned they may be breaking the law by making video games unplayable

Concerns were raised after developer Ubisoft discontinued online racing game The Crew in 2024

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32 h. ago Ukraine turns drone war into a game with points from kills to win new kit

A video game-style drone war system has gone “viral” among Ukrainian troops, with soldiers competing for points that can be swapped for new weapons in an “Amazon-for-war” online store

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32 h. ago Only 3% of international climate aid going to transitioning communities: ‘This is absurd’

New report on funding to slash carbon emissions finds startlingly low engagement with the people affectedLess than 3% of international aid to slash carbon emissions is supporting a “just transition” for workers and communities away from polluting industries, according to a new report.Released one week before the start of major United Nations climate negotiations in Belém, Brazil, the analysis from the climate and development non-profit ActionAid warns that the world’s response to the climate crisis risks deepening inequality rather than addressing it. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Woman, 23, left bald after work stress triggered alopecia shares warning sign she had developed incurable hair loss condition: 'I cried for hours'

A young woman is urging workers to advocate for their health after workplace stress caused her hair to fall out in large clumps.

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35 h. ago Get EA Sports FC 26 with 33% off by doing one quick thing before Black Friday

Gamers can score a copy of EA Sports FC 26 with almost 33% off in the weeks leading up to Black Friday

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37 h. ago ‘You needed guns’: There was never a 3D GTA set in London because the series is inherently American, Dan Houser says

‘You needed guns’: There was never a 3D GTA set in London because the series is inherently American, Dan Houser says  Video Games Chronicle

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37 h. ago How Mortal Kombat (and moral panic) changed the gaming world

On its release in 1993, Midway’s gore-filled fighting game ushered in a new era of hyperviolent gaming that continues to influence the industry to this dayOn 9 December 1993, Democratic senator Joe Lieberman sat before a congressional hearing on video game violence and told attendees that the video game industry had crossed a line. The focus of his ire was Mortal Kombat, Midway’s bloody fighting game, recently released on the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System after a successful run in the arcades. “Blood splatters from the contestants’ heads,” he told the room. “The game narrator instructs the player to finish his opponent. That player may choose a method of murder ranging from ripping a heart out or pulling off the head of the opponent, with spinal cord attached.”Lieberman’s aim with the congressional hearing had been to force the US games industry into creating a formal ratings system, preventing minors from buying violent titles. He succeeded in that – the Ente...

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46 h. ago STEPHEN GLOVER: Is this the REAL reason Rachel Reeves has not been sacked for breaking the law?

She made a crucial change in information she gave the Prime Minister about the letting of her house in the London Borough of Southwark from September 2024.

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59 h. ago Romesh Ranganathan reveals secret motivation for lending voice to new Aardman video game

EXCLUSIVE: The comedian says his Chicken Run character was inspired by the ‘wheeler-dealers from Crawley’ he met while growing up

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3 d. ago Labour Cabinet Minister forced to quit after breaking the law attacks Keir Starmer for treating Rachel Reeves differently

Louise Haigh, who had to quit as Transport Secretary over a fraud conviction, contrasted her treatment with how Reeves was let off with an apology by renting out her home without a licence.

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4 d. ago Yellowstone creator to make movie based on billion dollar video game franchise

The prolific writer and filmmaker has signed up for a major adaptation

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5 d. ago Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a major Switch 2 upgrade

A new hotel resort is opening up on the pier and Mr. Resetti will help you clean up your island after years of neglect

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5 d. ago Losing your sense of smell? New study says it could be a warning sign you're at risk of developing deadly heart disease

Losing your sense of smell could be an early warning sign that you're at risk of developing heart disease, according to a new study.

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6 d. ago Meghan Markle posts gushing 'date night' video from World Series baseball game

Meghan Markle has posted a gushing 'date night' video from a World Series game after Prince Harry used his recent podcast appearance to discuss his concerns about social media.

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6 d. ago Meghan and Harry enjoy romantic World Series date night from best seats in the stadium

The Duchess of Sussex has shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a date night with Prince Harry at the World Series.

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6 d. ago Why Trump’s White House is using video game memes to recruit for ICE

A recent spate of posts has garnered attention, but Trump and his allies have long been using gaming imagery to mobilise a toxic subculture of ‘rootless white males’ Just days after Microsoft announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, the next game in its famous science-fiction series, the White House shared an interesting picture on X. The image, which appears to be AI-generated, shows President Donald Trump wearing the armour of Halo’s iconic protagonist, Master Chief, standing in salute in front of an American flag that’s missing several stars. In his left hand is an energy sword, a weapon used by the alien enemies in the Halo games. Posted in response to a tweet from US game retailer GameStop, the text accompanying the image reads “Power to the Players” in reference to the store’s slogan.GameStop and the White House exchanged another Halo meme or two, and then, on 27 October, the official Department of Homeland Security X account joined in – using Halo imagery of a futuristic soldier in ...

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7 d. ago I’m a gaming writer and these are the 10 best PS5 games of all time

From incredible storylines and expansive worlds to family-friendly fun, I share my pick of the best PS5 games

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9 d. ago Urgent warning over cannabis as UK's top psychiatrist warns it isn't safe for young brains still developing

It may seem like a relatively harmless right of passage. But cannabis isn't safe for young brains still developing, the UK's top psychiatrist has warned.

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9 d. ago Parents slam show aimed at teens featuring simulated donkey sex, murder and drugs

Parents Watch Education (PWE), set up by parents in Glasgow, has blasted the asses.masses video-game performance as “totally inappropriate for children” under 16.

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