12 h. ago Jigsaw artist brands games firm woke for ordering him to remove St George's flag and other details

Mike Jupp, 77, has alleged that he was asked to remove it as part of a diversity and inclusion drive by Gibsons Games.

Economics

5 d. ago When video games journalism eats itself, we all lose out | Keith Stuart

As industry giants trade beloved brands like commodities and AI offers easy content, independent games outlets are rising up. Here’s why they’re sorely neededLast week was a bad one for video games journalism. Two key contributors to the veteran site Giant Bomb, Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti, have announced their departure after a recent podcast was taken down. The 888th episode of the Giant Bombcast reportedly featured a section lampooning new brand guidelines issued to staff and is no longer available online. Later this week, it was announced that major US site Polygon was being sold to Valnet, owner of the ScreenRant and GameRant brands, resulting in a swathe of job losses. This follows ReedPop’s sale, in 2024, of four high-profile UK-based sites – Eurogamer, GamesIndustry.biz, Rock Paper Shotgun and VG247 – to IGN Entertainment, owned by Ziff Davis, which also resulted in redundancies.It’s sad how these long-standing sites, each with vast audiences and sturdy reputations, have bee...

Politics

6 d. ago GTA 6 trailer 2 gives us a first glimpse into the lives of the 8 new characters in the series

After Rockstar Games disappointed players by revealing that the release date of GTA 6 would come later than hoped, they have revealed a brand-new look at the story of the game in a new trailer.

Culture

1 week ago ITV viewers 'switch off' new game show branded a 'Traitors rip

The reality game show has sparked huge reaction from ITV viewers

Culture

1 week ago Huge new TV quiz show with Carol Vorderman, Sally Lindsay and loads of celebrities to be made in Cardiff

5 has announced a brand new game show format, Celebrity Puzzling, which will see two teams of celebrities go head-to-head in a series of puzzles

Culture

1 week ago Genius Game viewers make same complaint just minutes into new ITV show

ITV launched its brand new series Genius Game tonight, with David Tennant presenting the new format - however, fans quickly took to social media to make the same complaint

Culture

1 week ago Genius Game viewers brand ITV show 'too confusing' just minutes in

ITV viewers have all issued the same complaint after new game show Genius Game premiered, with many branding it 'confusing'

Culture

1 week ago David Tennant calls out The One Show's Alex Jones as she shares 'spoiler' for new show

The actor was quick to interject after Alex revealed a spoiler about his brand new game show

Politics

2 w. ago Miss World finalist plans to smash stereotypes in brand new ITV Genius Game Show

Former Miss World finalist and past Miss England contestant Bhasha Mukherjee - who now works as an NHS doctor - has discussed taking part in ITV's new high stakes game show

Sport

2 w. ago Man's 'life changing' jacket potato trick cooks them in 10 minutes with no oven

A popular home chef has shared his simple 10-minute method to cook a jacket potato - and it doesn't involve using an oven. The life hack has been branded a "game changer"

Politics

2 w. ago Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is branded 'woke' by angry gamers who claim the game 'forces you to play as a transgender character'

Many players have been left enraged by a controversial change by the game's developers -prompting accusations of wokeness.

Politics

2 w. ago Free school breakfast clubs launch TODAY in 'game changing' moment

The first 750 schools will host free breakfast clubs from today in a move Keir Starmer has branded 'game-changing' - see the full list to see if your child is affected

Politics

3 w. ago Once Human Mobile release time – the moment you can take to the post

After its success on PC, Once Human is coming to mobile with a brand-new port that will let you access the game's bizarre horrors wherever you are.

Politics

3 w. ago Celebrity Big Brother SPOILER: Chris Hughes, 32, breaks down in tears as he's branded a 'game player' after sparking backlash for his 'creepy' friendship with JoJo Siwa, 21

The former Love Island star, 32, and American dancer, 21, have set tongues wagging amid their close connection, with Chris branding her his 'girlfriend' despite JoJo already having a partner.

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