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A virtual office in the metaverse is being touted as the future of work
A decade on, the dizzying game about a pencil-pusher with too many choices gets a substantial update
‘SimCity’ launched the genre, but newer titles such as ‘Terra Nil’ and ‘Lichenia’ are more environmentally minded
An underwhelming new Halo series may be a harbinger for the many adaptations in the pipeline — but there is hope
Set in a near-future Louisiana struck by disaster, the award-winning title brings fresh ideas to the point-and-click genre
The autobiographical ‘Last Call’ asks gamers to empathise but not take control: ‘I don’t want players to change my story’
Many adventure titles keep secrets hidden, but few refuse even to tell you how to play
A gaming event in London explored the connections between play and political structures
Deal values Fortnite maker at $31.5bn as groups battle competition from Microsoft
With the rise of ‘hate raids’ by trolls, players are trying to protect each other but companies need to do more
Characters display facial expressions of unprecedented realism in the sprawling role-playing sequel
Hit the track in the ultimate F1 simulator, get lost in Super Mario Land – and more
FromSoftware’s new open-world adventure isn’t neat, accessible or crowd-pleasing — and that’s how fans like it
Developers in Kyiv are shielding in bomb shelters while companies elsewhere pledge help
Gaming groups have not suspended all services but may be pressured to do so
HTC, Disney and others have echoed the Meta CEO’s plans for a shared virtual space, but for many it’s nothing new
As the global market grows, developers endeavour to make their content appropriate for wildly different cultural contexts
Mor Weizer says he wants to work with investor group over possible bid
Computers may topple our champions but there is humanity in their victories too
Developer Game Freak has lavished attention on the Pokémon themselves, though not on their world
Microsoft’s deal for Activision Blizzard underscores importance of new model
Company says it will ensure open distribution as it seeks to ease antitrust concerns over $75bn acquisition
The puzzle, which has acquired more than 45mn players since its launch last October, goes against many game-design principles
In the first of a new series of monthly ‘Tech Exchange’ interviews, the Microsoft boss explains why his $75b deal for Activision Blizzard is central to shaping online interactions in the metaverse
Japanese tech giant plans push into live services titles
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