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Almost 40% of the Earth's population will be gamers by 2023
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Gaming industry to reach $200bn worldwide by 2023, with 38% of the global population being gamers, according to Newzoo. Mobile gaming dominates.
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54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
Cyber attacks on gaming platforms surged by 54% in April, as lockdowns boosted player numbers, with Minecraft being the most targeted game.
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Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor expansion (PC)
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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The Elder Scrolls Online evolves with the Greymoor expansion, delving into Skyrim's dark past and adding content for both new and veteran players.
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MSI’s new liquid-cooled gaming motherboard
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc gaming
Includes an EK WB cooling for both the CPU and VRM power delivery section, implemented to prevent thermal throttling.
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Hands-on review: Razer Kiyo broadcasting camera
Sat, 6th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
With live streaming on the rise as more people work from home, we tested Razer's Kiyo broadcasting camera, priced at USD $229, and found it to be exceptional.
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Game review: MotoGP 20 (PC)
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
With the actual MotoGP season postponed, Milestone's MotoGP 20 offers a brutal yet rewarding simulation for fans willing to conquer its steep learning curve.
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HP announces new OMEN desktops, monitor
Mon, 18th May 2020
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
HP unveils the OMEN 25L and 30L gaming desktops, alongside the new OMEN 27i monitor, catering to an increasingly home-bound gaming audience.
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Thriving in lockdown: Video game market to hit US$160 billion this year
Tue, 12th May 2020
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mobile gaming
The video gaming industry will see a yea-on-year growth in revenue of 9.3 overall - primarily due to lockdown restrictions keeping people isolated and bored.
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MSI unveils new range of formidable motherboards
Mon, 4th May 2020
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Based on the new Intel 10th Gen, the range spans from entry-level to hardcore gamers, as well as demanding business users.
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AMD announces 3rd Gen Ryzen processors
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Also announces new B550 chipset to bring simultaneous multi-threading and PCIe 4.0 compatibility to mainstream desktops.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.
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Lenovo launches Legion series of gaming PCs & laptops
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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personal computing devices
Lenovo has launched a new 2020 lineup of gaming PC and laptops, which are sure to give fans of prebuilt gaming PCs something to smile about.
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Game review: Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Xbox One)
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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Moon Studios finally releases the highly anticipated sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, showcasing improved graphics and captivating gameplay.
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Game Review: Doom Eternal (PC)
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Doom Eternal, the thrilling sequel to the 2016 reboot, thrusts players into an intense battle against demons with refined gameplay, puzzles, and platforming.
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Game review: DCL – The Game (PC)
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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gaming
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drones
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DCL – The Game attempts to bring the world of competitive drone racing to the masses. It’s the official videogame of the Drone Champions League.
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Esports viewing breaks records as 'stay at home economy' booms
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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As global sports events are halted due to COVID-19, Torque Esports' The Race All-Star Esports Battle shatters records, embracing the 'stay at home economy.'.
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'No sleep: Must game' - research hints at the rise of binge gaming on mobile
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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gaming
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mobile gaming
Binge gaming sessions last an average of over four hours, with young gamers aged 18-25 averaging over six hours, according to LimeLight Networks.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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ar, vr & metaverse
The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
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NZ gaming industry thriving as revenue skyrockets
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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gaming
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mobile gaming
The industry could potentially be worth $1 billion dollars by 2025 if it continues its 39% average annual growth.
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2020's biggest games face delays, but it's probably a good thing
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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Barely a few weeks in 2020 and already the mantra in the gaming community is ‘it’s okay to delay, so everyone’s doing it’.