MARKET REPORT: UK games pair continue to hit all the right buttons

British video game developers already punch above their weight in an industry that often flies under the radar for UK investors. Gaming has been revolutionised by the same move to online streaming services that has changed how people watch TV. And updates from two AIM-listed companies, Frontier Developments and Team 17, showed the sector is … Read more

Coronavirus: Premier League chiefs face government talks today to discuss behind closed doors games

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

The FA and Premier League could ban fans from attending games to stop coronavirus from spreading

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

US Marines take part in war games exercise that teaches them how to survive in the Thai jungle

The annual Cobra Gold military exercise began in Thailand on Tuesday. The event sees thousands of US troops taking part in a series of grueling and garish tasks all in the name of survival. Twenty-nine other nations are also attending the largest event of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, which teaches troops how to … Read more

‘Topless Tongan’ taekwondo star who wowed crowds at last two Olympics qualifies for his third Games

‘Topless Tongan’ who wowed crowds at two summer and winter Olympics qualifies for his third Games in Tokyo Pita Taufatofua turned heads after oiling chiselled torso during past Olympics He will represent Tonga in taekwondo and potentially kayaking this year   Also hinted that he wants to try and compete in canoeing in Tokyo this year  … Read more

Serie A games have been called off this weekend amid coronavirus outbreak

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

Liverpool ‘would NOT be assured title if Government orders games cancelled due to coronavirus’

Runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool ‘would NOT be guaranteed the title if the Government orders sports events to be cancelled to combat the spread of coronavirus’ By Nathan Salt For Mailonline Published: 12:44 GMT, 28 February 2020 | Updated: 12:49 GMT, 28 February 2020 Despite being 22 points clear, Liverpool could yet miss out on … Read more

Creator of the famous ‘Konami Code’ that lets players cheat in games dies aged 61 

The creator of the legendary ‘Konami Code’ cheat, Kazuhisa Hashimoto, has died. The Japanese video game developer, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 61, created the legendary cheat code that is still used by game developers today.  The Konami Code – up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start … Read more

Prince William and Kate Middleton are ‘set to stay away from Prince Harry’s Invictus Games’

Prince William is seen at Wales v France Six Nations rugby as it emerges both he and Kate Middleton will MISS Prince Harry’s Invictus Games this summer, claim royal insiders Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to skip the Invictus Games  The event, which sees injured military personnel compete, will take place in May  … Read more

Games Workshop posts a bumper set of half-year profits

Games Workshop turns fantasy into real world gains as it posts a bumper set of half-year profits By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:36 GMT, 14 January 2020 | Updated: 22:36 GMT, 14 January 2020 Games Workshop shares jumped to a record high as the company posted a bumper set of half-year profits. … Read more