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Overwatch pro Daniel ‘Dafran’ Francesca has had a rough night. Last night on stream he admitted to deliberately throwing ranked games, while getting himself killed repeatedly, streaming animated porn over his gameplay and other general unsportsmanlike content. Francesca is known for two things: his tracking and aim talents, and his …

Today, E3 seems like the most monolithic of institutions, but it wasn’t ever thus. The first one I attended was the second ever, in 1996, and it had a very different cast of major players. I was taken out by the long-forgotten 7th Level – the only publisher to get …

New global partnership aims to expand portfolios and push growth in new markets

Call of Duty Infinite Warfare fans are rejoicing today after a new patch for the game has gotten rid of the much-hated snaking. Snaking is a term used to describe the practice where players of Infinity Ward’s shooter can drop in and out of prone very quickly, which was dominating …

Business Insider has apparently handed its Innovation Initiator award to controversial key reseller G2A. The announcement was made via G2A itself. G2A has been recognized by Business Insider for its strong focus on innovation and the research and development of new products, services, and solutions,” the company said. G2A was …

Consumer console to be unveiled in three days time

Welcome to E3, Los Angeles, and the biggest video games trade show in the world! In truth, I’m penning this piece not while basking in the hot, Californian sun, but rather from my house in a typically overcast south London. For once in my life I won’t be wandering the …

Two of gaming’s forgotten brands are making an unexpected return. Publisher Accolade, which has not been seen since the 1990s, has announced that it will release a new Bubsy game. Bubsy isn’t exactly a household name. It first arrived in 1993 with the SNES release Bubsy in Claws Encounters of …

Will Theresa May quit? Will the Brexit pause button be pressed? Where did Lord Buckethead get that lovely helmet? These are just some of the questions the UK is waking up to this morning after the surprise news that Theresa May’s decision to call a snap election has resulted in …

Thieves have obtained files pertaining to the in-development Cyberpunk 2077, and are demanding a ransom from its developer for their return. CD Projekt has confirmed that it will not abide by the demands, however, and has warned fans about possible leaks. "An unidentified individual or individuals have just informed us …