Family-friendly ‘Astro Bot’ wins highest award at Oscars of video games
Los Angeles, United States -- Video game "Astro Bot" -- a family-friendly sci-fi adventure -- was named 2024's Game of the Year on Thursday at the annual awards considered the Oscars of the digital entertainment industry.The platform game featuring the adventures of a small space robot was also awarded "best family...
AI revolution in video games has industry players treading warily
The ultra-connected industry is eyeing the innovation warily, with fears growing that jobs could be made redundant and artistic creations usurped. Responsive non-playable characters or the automatic generation of images, code and game scenarios are among the possible uses for developers using AI.
Tencent Q2 net income $3.6 bn
Tencent last year posted its first decline in quarterly sales since its listing.Video games not as harmful for children as feared
Parents often worry about the harmful impacts of video games on their children, but a large new US study indicates there may also be cognitive benefits for children.
Google to shut down cloud gaming service Stadia
Google said it will refund purchases of Stadia hardware, such as controllers, as well as game content bought through its online store, and that players will have access to the service through January 18 of next year, he added.
Saudi, UAE and Egypt gaming to reach $3.14bn
A young population, increased user spending, robust govt backing for games and e-sports and new players are poised to push the sector's growth in the region.
