Gaming
Mobile and online games using manipulative design techniques to deceive gamers, ICPEN warns
Popular mobile and online games frequently employ practices that could potentially harm gamers, including manipulative design techniques, incomplete information on loot boxes, and inappropriate in-game advertisements.
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FTC agrees to $126M in Fortnite refunds for overcharging gamers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted purchases while playing the game.
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Fortnite player fined $175K by Epic Games and banned for life following cheating spree
One prolific Fortnite cheater who exploited competitive tournaments has been given a massive fine and has been banned from playing the game for life.
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Nintendo Switch 2 is officially the company’s best-selling console
Nintendo has revealed that its Switch 2 console is the company’s best-selling game system ever, with 3.5 million units sold in just four days.
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Microsoft finally reveals its handheld console, but will it beat the Nintendo Switch 2?
Microsoft has recently unveiled its handheld consoles, the ROG Xbox Ally and the Xbox Ally X, which users have anticipated for years.
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YouTube working to make app available on Nintendo Switch 2
Google and its YouTube team have confirmed “working with Nintendo” to offer a YouTube app for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Gamers queue up for Nintendo Switch 2 launch amid expected worldwide shortage
Gaming fans queued up for the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 on Thursday, which is widely expected to be in short supply globally amid pent-up demand for the more powerful next-generation gaming device.
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Nintendo battles scalpers looking to profit off Switch 2 resales
Nintendo is teaming up with three flea market sites to prevent fake listings of the game giant's products, specifically the soon-to-be-released Switch 2.
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FTC drops lawsuit against Microsoft over Activision Blizzard acquisition
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is dropping its lawsuit against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The regulator says not continuing the administrative proceedings of the lawsuit is in the public interest.
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Fortnite returns to Apple Store after nearly 5 years
Epic Games' wildly popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" is available again on Apple's App Store in the U.S. from Tuesday, capping a ban of nearly five years and marking a major win for the video game company.
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Grand Theft Auto VI: What we know - and what Rockstar might still be hiding
Gamers who were just old enough to buy GTA V legally on release day are approaching their thirties as its long-awaited follow-up prepares to launch in 2026.
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Why are video games cheaper on different platforms?
Video games are one of the fastest-growing entertainment industries today. Modern video game production costs can equal or even exceed...
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Tamagotchi makes World Video Game Hall of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play has just added four more video games to its World Video Game Hall of Fame.
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order chaos crash Target, Walmart sites
Nintendo Switch 2 just opened for pre-orders, and social media users are documenting the chaos.
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Monopoly Go meets Star Wars in latest collab
Monopoly Go is collaborating with Star Wars to bring gamers cute characters and new features from the hit movie franchise.
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Sabrina Carpenter is obliterating people on Fortnite, and it’s hilarious
Sabrina Carpenter’s Fortnite skin has gone viral on social media – for all the right reasons.
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"Vile" rape game No Mercy removed from Steam after backlash
The game urging players to become “every woman’s worst nightmare” and “never take no for an answer” appears to have been removed from Steam after backlash and bans in several countries.
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The dark side of CS2 skins: money laundering, scams, and how to protect yourself
Counter-Strike 2 is one of the world’s most popular games, with over a million players online at virtually every moment of the day. However, if you go beyond the exciting 5v5 action and bustling esports scene, you may find a dark underworld of scammers, money launderers, and illegal casinos.
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