video games
Netflix is opening its own video game studio as part of latest pivot into gaming
Technology
September 28, 2022
Netflix is opening its own video game studio as part of latest pivot into gaming
It began by mailing out DVDs, then evolved to become a production and streaming powerhouse. Now Netflix appears to be…
Twitch plans to crack down on gambling livestreams amid backlash
Technology
September 26, 2022
Twitch plans to crack down on gambling livestreams amid backlash
New York CNN Business — Live-streaming giant Twitch on Tuesday said it will take additional steps to crack down on…
Video: Mohamed Ramadan comes to the world of video games as ‘Maro’
Egypt
January 11, 2022
Video: Mohamed Ramadan comes to the world of video games as ‘Maro’
Egyptian singer and actor Mohamed Ramadan has collaborated with online mobile phone action game “Free Fire” as ‘Maro’, the first…
China’s esports powerhouse status undermined by tough new gaming rules for under 18s
World
September 7, 2021
China’s esports powerhouse status undermined by tough new gaming rules for under 18s
SHANGHAI, Sept 7 (Reuters) – In glass-paneled conference rooms, members of the Shanghai-based esports team Rogue Warriors tap away at…
China limits children to 3 hours of online gaming a week
World
August 31, 2021
China limits children to 3 hours of online gaming a week
BEIJING (AP) — China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest…
Paymob and Codashop present new online payment methods for Egyptian gamers
Business
July 7, 2021
Paymob and Codashop present new online payment methods for Egyptian gamers
Paymob announced in late June its collaboration with Codashop to provide convenient payment solutions in Egypt for mobile and console…
Child in Egypt dies after playing PUBG for hours
Egypt
September 29, 2020
Child in Egypt dies after playing PUBG for hours
Egyptian media announced the death of a 12-year-old child from a sudden heart attack brought on by playing PUBG for…
Grand Theft Protest: Hong Kongers and Chinese gamers battle online
World
December 24, 2019
Grand Theft Protest: Hong Kongers and Chinese gamers battle online
Grand Theft Auto’s wildly popular online multiplayer game has become the latest venue for Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters and Chinese…
Ubisoft plays into streaming trend at E3 video game event
World
June 11, 2019
Ubisoft plays into streaming trend at E3 video game event
French video game titan Ubisoft on Monday unveiled a new subscription service and a Brexit-tinged title as it taps into…
Microsoft gives glimpse of new Xbox console
Technology
June 10, 2019
Microsoft gives glimpse of new Xbox console
Microsoft on Sunday gave the world a first glimpse of a powerful next-generation Xbox gaming console that it aims to…