Although the online gaming community is generally a welcoming and friendly environment, it isn’t without its flaws. Sadly, cyber bullying is still a present and pressing issue for gamers of all ages. By understanding how to spot and prevent cyber bullying in online games, we can help make what should be a fun past-time safe […]
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Video games have long been associated with socially isolated teens, tucked away in dark rooms playing violent shooter games. However, the latest research studies reveal that this is a common misconception and there are an array of social benefits to gaming. Video games have a wide and varied audience, with people of all genders, ages
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As one of the world’s largest gaming markets, the wide variety of jobs in gaming available in the UK should come as no surprise. Whether you are more creatively inclined, have an unrivalled talent for gaming or believe you have an idea for the world’s next biggest game, there is a job for you. Do
When gaming, the speed and reliability of your internet connection is of paramount importance. You may have heard terms like ping rates and jitter, while not fully understanding what they mean and how they affect your gaming experience. But don’t worry – we’re here to help with a breakdown of ping vs jitter vs latency.
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In the online gaming community, there is much contention about the optimum speeds needed for gaming – as well how important speed actually is. With a plethora of different metrics to consider, including download and upload speeds, ping rates and latency, its easy to see how some may get confused. Feeling lost about what upload
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Over the last two decades, the spirit of giving in the gaming world has come to light. An array of gaming charities across the UK (and the rest of the world) are bringing inclusion and improved quality of life to people with disabilities through the power of gaming. Able Gamers, the world’s largest charity for
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With the launch of Stadia on 19th November 2019, Google were clearly hoping to revolutionise the world of online gaming and transform how gamers play. But were they successful in their ambitions? We reflect on a month of Google Stadia: have Google managed to rewrite the rules of gaming, or is it back to the
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Whether you’re forging a streaming career, competing against friends and just looking to improve your skills, gaming broadband must be reliable, resilient and fast. However, with the plethora of ISPs to choose from, it can be tricky to work out which broadband solution is best. We run through the key features and specs you should
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Within the gaming community, all eyes are currently on Google ahead of the launch of their highly anticipated online gaming streaming service – Stadia. With the release date set for 19th November, the jury is still out on whether Google Stadia is about to revolutionise online gaming, or headed for an unfortunate flop. But whilst
Video games and brain development Parents are often concerned with the amount of gaming their children partake in. However, recent studies have suggested that video games can serve as an incredibly effective learning and brain developmental medium. In 2011, Dutch researchers from the Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition published the results of a study.
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