Exclusive stats show that gaming related calls to gambling helplines have doubled in the past year.

Gambling helpline calls related to gaming have doubled in the past year

The charity called 'Special Effect' helps people with physical disabilities to access popular video games.

The charity making computer games inclusive scoops BAFTA award

The study also raises questions over the possible security threats of in-app or console calls.

RAF families using Fortnite to communicate with soldiers abroad

The star of the Tomb Raider video game series, originally created in Derby, beat the likes of Mario and Sonic for the title in a poll of gamers.

Lara Croft named most iconic video game character of all time 

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The university said the creation of the degree was in recognition of the "tremendous growth and potential" of the industry.

Esports degree to offer 'much-needed' route into $4bn industry

Computer science students have been praised painstakingly recreating the University of Sussex campus inside the Minecraft computer game.

Students praised for building Minecraft university campus with 19 million blocks

The new digital gaming hub is coming to Whitehaven.

Plans to turn derelict building into £4 million gaming hub

Many had long considered Tetris unbeatable, but on December 21, Willis managed to trigger a kill screen on Level 157.

13-year-old becomes first person ever to beat Tetris video game

Crowds gather at the Nintendo booth of the 2018 E3 video game conference in Los Angeles.

Organisers of the show, said the 'time has come to say goodbye' after more than two decades of running it annually in Los Angeles.

'End of an era': Video game fans react to decision to scrap E3 trade show

FILE - An image from Activision's Call of Duty is shown on a smartphone near a photograph of the Microsoft logo in this photo taken in New York, June 15, 2023. Microsoft’s purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard won final approval Friday, Oct. 13, from Britain’s competition watchdog, reversing its earlier decision to block the $69 billion deal and removing a last obstacle for one of the largest tech transactions in history. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)

It comes after UK regulators gave the green-light, removing the deal's final hurdle. 

Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft in £57 billion deal

The anticipated release of the world-famous football game is looming. 

Fifa to EA Sports: How your gaming will look different from tomorrow

The school building is cutting edge architectural design which has had to incorporate the Grade 2 listed former Magistrates Court.

Dungeons & Dragons co-creator inspires new high tech academy

US-based parents whose children used their cards for in-app purchases on the popular Fortnite video game can now request a refund.

Regulator in the US has ruled parents can now apply for refunds from Fortnite

Rocket Science, who worked on some of the world's biggest games such as Fortnite, Call of Duty and Candy Crash, is set to open a new headquarters in Cardiff.

Gaming firm behind Candy Crush and Fortnite chooses Welsh city for European base

Microsoft’s $68.7 billion (£55 billion) takeover of gaming firm Activision Blizzard has been blocked by the UK competition watchdog.

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