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Riot Games partners with Movember to “embed mental health wellbeing into the esports ecosystem”
"Together, Movember and Riot Games aim to make the gaming environment a healthier environment for all" Image credit: Riot Games / Movember Riot Games has entered a multi-year partnership as the official mental health partner of the League of Legends EMEA Championship, the Valorant Champions Tour, and Game Changers EMEA to "embed mental health wellbeing
EB Games proposes closing all New Zealand stores
Navigation for News Categories EB Games is proposing to close its New Zealand stores. Photo: Supplied EB Games is proposing to shut down its New Zealand business and close all its stores, according to a letter sent to employees. In the note to employees seen by RNZ, managing director Shane Stockwell said: "This proposal is
The UK Games Industry Had Its Biggest Year Since 2020 Last Year
UK games revenue rose 7.4% by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 1:15pm GamesIndustry.Biz has shared some news from the folks over at the Entertainment Retailers Association that suggests 2025 was a pretty big year for gaming in the UK. The ERA gathered data from multiple sources to show that UK customers spent £5.4 billion on gaming in
Best Netflix games available right now – From Into the Breach to Red Dead Redemption
Best Games Left Arrow 0/10 Right Arrow Netflix is no longer just a TV platform, with a subscription you get access to fantastic mobile games Netflix games include hits like Into The Breach, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge and Spiritfarer, but the list is being expanded very often Updated by Stephen Gregson-Wood on December 29, 2025 Netflix
Star Wars Racing Games Are Back in Galactic Racer, Out for PS5 in 2026
From a new team of Criterion talent.Anyone with fond memories of PS1 classic Star Wars Episode 1: Racer will want to keep their eye on the newly-revealed Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a new racing title for PS5 that's releasing next year. Catch the reveal trailer above.In this all-new entry...
Get Nine Remedy PC Games For Only $27, Including Alan Wake 2 And Control
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Remedy Entertainment has made some of the best games of the last several years, including Alan Wake 2 and Control, and thanks to a new Humble Bundle, has made it possible to snag the studio's entire oeuvre
Video Games Weekly: It’s weird that esports is segregated by gender
Welcome to Video Games Weekly on Engadget. Expect a new story every Monday or Tuesday (Or, I dunno, Thursday), broken into two parts. The first is a space for short essays and ramblings about video game trends and related topics from me, Jess Conditt, a reporter who's covered the industry for more than 13 years.
Games Inbox: Was the Nintendo Direct a disaster?
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – will it be a big seller? (Square Enix) The Friday letters page worries about Nintendo’s third party support for Switch 2, as one reader is unimpressed by Assassin’s Creed Shadows. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk Worst. Direct. Ever. What the hell was that?
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...