Metaverse is a risk to human social skills, Abba Voyage producer tells British MPs
The metaverse is a concern because it will encourage more screen time and damage human connections, the producer of the Abba Voyage show told MPs. Svana Gisla told the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee the
Nintendo reports 34% rise in profits after strong Switch sales
Japanese video game maker Nintendo has recorded a 34% surge in profits in the first half of the financial year after strong sales of products for its Switch console like paint-shooting game Splatoon 3. That prompted
To the Google Graveyard you go: Google to shut down Stadia gaming service
Google has confirmed it will shut down its Stadia cloud gaming service early next year. The service, which launched in 2019, allowed users to stream video games to their TV, laptop or smartphone without needing to
In-depth competition probe launched into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft’s proposed 68.7 billion US dollar (£59.7bn) takeover of games publisher Activision Blizzard is to face an in-depth investigation amid concerns the deal is anti-competitive, the UK’s competition watchdog has confirmed. The Competition and Markets Authority
Nintendo profits down after supply chain issues hamper Switch console production
Gaming giant Nintendo has said a drop in sales and profits in its latest financial results is down to global supply chain issues affecting the production of its popular Switch console. The Japanese firm said overall
Nintendo Switch fault should be investigated, consumer group says
Nintendo has been urged to commission an independent investigation into a known issue with the Joy-Con controllers on its Switch games console. Consumer group Which? has said the gaming giant should also make the findings and
