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Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

6 days ago
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GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.
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Brits hoard £4.14bn in unused games consoles at home

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Brits are sitting on 49m unused games consoles worth GBP £4.14bn, as cash-strapped households hoard old tech instead of trading it in.
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Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.
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LG partners with Xbox to launch Gaming Portal on TVs

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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LG Electronics has teamed up with Xbox to launch a Gaming Portal on select LG Smart TVs, granting access to hundreds of games via the Xbox app.
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AMD to turbocharge AI in laptops with Zen 5 Ryzen processor launch

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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AMD unveils groundbreaking Zen 5 Ryzen processors at Computex 2024, featuring world-leading AI capabilities and advanced performance for laptops and desktops.
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Game review: Sand Land (PlayStation 5)

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Akira Toriyama's Sand Land receives an exciting transformation, from manga to video game, treating fans to a captivating mix of RPG action, unique characters, and storyline set in a compelling desert dystopia.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Quantum 360P

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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JBL's Quantum 360P wireless gaming headset delivers superb audio, impressive battery life, and dual-device connectivity, standing out as an affordable, reliable option for competitive gamers.
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Jacob Annesley joins Gate 7 as Director of Public Relations & Content

Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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Gate 7 has bolstered its team with the addition of experienced figure, Jacob Annesley, as the new Director of Public Relations and Content, marking a strategic advance towards innovation in destination marketing.
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Game review: Starfield (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 11th Sep 2023
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Xbox's Starfield offers an engaging story and impressive combat, but falls short with its visuals, says one journalist.
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Game review: Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (Nintendo Switch)

Wed, 12th Jul 2023
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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is a new farming sim available on multiple platforms, featuring non-binary characters and same-sex partnerships.
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Game review: MotoGP 23 (Xbox Series X)

Wed, 14th Jun 2023
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There is something new about MotoGP 23, and it's the fact that it's one of the first in the series to be truly accessible.
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Game review: Lego 2K Drive (Xbox Series X)

Thu, 18th May 2023
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Lego 2K Drive is a fun alternative to Forza Horizon, featuring an open-world racing game with the playable ability of Lego bricks. Verdict: 8.5/10.
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Neo4j hires Sudhir Hasbe as Chief Product Officer

Wed, 5th Apr 2023
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Graph database and analytics company, Neo4j, has appointed Sudhir Hasbe as Chief Product Officer and achieved double-digit growth in 2022.
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Microsoft's new project to bring gaming to the data centre

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Data centres could soon be the crutch for the army of Xbox One gamers around the world with Microsoft's latest venture, Project xCloud.
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On the road again: Forza Horizon 2

Sat, 27th Sep 2014
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With Forza Horizon 2 Microsoft Studios finally injects some life into their flagship Xbox One racing franchise.
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SimCity offline…the customer is always right?

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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After a tumultuous year, SimCity debuts offline play, raising debates on player demands vs. developer vision in gaming.
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Record-breaking Microsoft smashes Surface sales

Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Microsoft reports a staggering $24.52 billion in Q2 revenue, thanks to soaring Surface sales, robust Xbox numbers, and cloud service growth.
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Microsoft reveals Xbox One NZ launch date

Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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It is official, the VP of Marketing, Strategy and Business for Xbox – Yusuf Mehdi has confirmed the date that the Xbox One will launch in New Zealand...
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PS4 or Xbox One? Game Console decides...

Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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So a huge amount of information about 'Day One' releases and online features have been announced from Gamescom over the few days.
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Sony set for PS4 back-track?

Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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In an update to original information provided by Sony Europe it appears they are not the only ones to back-track on specs provided over their next gen console.