UK games tech startup Improbable to build new office in Edmonton
A UK video games tech company announced a former BioWare GM to its team and revealed a new Improbable office would be started in downtown Edmonton. Continue reading
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Why parents should be on the lookout for racist and sexist messages in video games
By Kim Smith Reporter
Violence in video games has long been an issue for parents, but less overt messages of sexual assault and racism might not on be their radar. Continue reading
ESports inches closer to the Olympics at Asian Games
Competitive gamers hope the debut of eSports at the Asian Games will be a springboard to Olympic participation. Continue reading
This millennial is making $560K a month playing a video game on Twitch — here’s how
The online video streaming service Twitch has not only turned into one of the world’s most popular places to watch and broadcast games, but also a place where users can make millions of dollars. Continue reading
A galaxy far, far away comes to Edmonton with Star Wars virtual reality experience
A new feature at The Rec Room in West Edmonton Mall lets you explore the Star Wars universe like never before. Continue reading
Retro game preservation in limbo after Nintendo files lawsuit
What Nintendo’s lawsuit doesn’t touch on, according to those who run these sites, is the value that they have when it comes to the preservation of older video games. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets’ Patrik Laine makes EA Sports NHL 19 cover — in Finland
Winnipeg Jets’ forward Patrick Laine is to be featured on the cover of EA Sports’ NHL 19 video game cover — but exclusively in Finland. Continue reading
Saudi Arabia bans 47 popular video games after children’s deaths
The country banned 47 video games, including Grand Theft Auto V and Assassins Creed 2. Continue reading
Video game addiction listed as a mental health problem by WHO
Compulsive video-gaming is now listed as a mental health issue in the eyes of the World Health Organization. Continue reading
Video game addiction concerns mental health experts
Canadian mental health experts say video game addiction is a growing problem. Continue reading
