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Gamer: Modern Video Games Have Lost Balanced Difficulty

A frustrated UK gamer argues that developers have lost the skill of creating a smooth difficulty curve, citing Hollow Knight: Silksong, Dark Souls, and others. They call for a sensible middle ground and better difficulty options.

NZ indie games thrive with unique government support

New Zealand's indie game developers are achieving remarkable success through innovative government programmes like Code, showcasing standout titles at Pax Australia and generating millions in revenue.

Reader's Plea: A Resident Evil Comedy Game

A passionate gamer argues that Capcom should embrace the campy humour of its past and create a full-blown comedy Resident Evil or Dino Crisis game to innovate the industry.

Assassin's Creed Shadows: A 2025 Gaming Gem

A passionate gamer makes the case for Assassin's Creed Shadows as 2025's top single-player experience, praising its open world and compelling gameplay. Discover why this title is a must-play.

Game Awards 2025 Leaks: What's In & Out

Leaks reveal the rumoured line-up for The Game Awards 2025, including Control 2 and a Silent Hill 1 remake. Find out what's confirmed and what's ruled out for the December 11 event.

Rue Valley Review: Time Loop Game Falls Short

Discover Rue Valley, a time travel adventure game where you have just 47 minutes to escape a Groundhog Day scenario. Read our full review of this Disco Elysium-inspired title.

Keeps Secures £1.2M Funding from Investor Rush

London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.

Call Of Duty Failure Raises Xbox Future Doubts

Microsoft's $75.4 billion Activision acquisition falters as Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 underperforms, raising questions about Xbox's future and industry-wide consequences.

Video Game Console Prices Hit Record Highs in UK

UK gamers face rising console costs as hardware prices outpace graphical improvements. Readers debate whether £500+ consoles offer value and share Game Awards 2025 predictions.

Expedition 33 Wins Big at Golden Joystick Awards 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 made history at the 43rd Golden Joystick Awards, winning 7 awards including Ultimate Game of the Year. Discover the full list of winners and what this means for the gaming world.

Council funding shake-up boosts North and Midlands

Deprived towns in northern England and the Midlands secure major funding increases in a landmark local authority reform, redirecting cash from affluent areas to post-industrial communities.

40,000 New Homes Planned on UK Railway Land

Network Rail launches Platform4 to transform old railway sidings and yards into 40,000 new homes and commercial spaces across 47 towns and cities, creating transit-linked communities.

Game Awards 2025 Nominees Officially Announced

The Game Awards 2025 nominees have been unveiled, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 making history as the most nominated game ever. Discover all the contenders ahead of the December 12 ceremony.

Schroders Capital appoints Pimco executive

Schroders Capital strengthens its private assets team with strategic hire from Pimco. Discover how this move enhances their business development capabilities.

Kentish Town's £1bn Film Quarter Plan Submitted

A planning application has been submitted for a £1 billion film and TV hub in Kentish Town, set to create studios, homes and green spaces. Discover how this London suburb could transform.

Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cuts

A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.

SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink

Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.

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