Facebook introduces standalone gaming app ahead of schedule to take on Twitch and YouTube

Facebook introduces new standalone gaming app ahead of schedule to take on Twitch and YouTube in response to the coronavirus pandemic By Stacy Liberatore For Dailymail.com Published: 20:44 BST, 20 April 2020 | Updated: 20:45 BST, 20 April 2020 Facebook has launched its own standalone gaming app to take on the likes of Twitch and … Read more

From home shopping to online gaming, some firms are thriving: Here’s how you can spot them

It is hard to find a silver lining in the coronavirus crisis, but what is make-or-break for many business sectors – including travel, tourism and hospitality – might turn out to be a chance for others. With many people working from home, there is a huge opportunity for businesses that offer anything from online gaming … Read more

Massive spike in online gaming due to people self-isolating at home

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

World’s biggest gaming conference E3 is CANCELLED amid growing concerns over coronavirus spread

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type … Read more

PlayStation and Facebook pull out of gaming conference over coronavirus

Over two dozen large trade fairs and industry conferences in China and overseas have been postponed or hit by travel curbs and concerns about the spread of a coronavirus, potentially disrupting billions of dollars worth of deals. In order of scheduled or likely dates: * Taipei International Book Exhibition, Feb. 4-9 – Billed as Taiwan’s … Read more

Scottish ‘centre of power’ containing pottery and ‘gaming pieces’ excavated

Remains of ‘a centre of power’ for the ancient Scottish tribe known as the Picts have been discovered in Perthshire, dating back more than 1,000 years.  Archaeologists uncovered evidence of the powerful Pictish society who feasted, drank, played games and enjoyed riches forged through trade links with Europe. The team from Perth and Kinross Heritage … Read more