Alex Moore

If social media is banned, will gaming be next?

With Keir Starmer expected to declare a ban on social media platforms for under-16s – following Australia’s Online Safety Amendment, passed in December – questions are now being raised about video games as another source of harm for young audiences. The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel De Souza, recently...
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Posted Jun. 12, 2026

Three years of mourning E3: Where did it go and why is it missed?

As summer approaches, many gamers will undoubtedly be looking forward to Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest to see what the future of the industry entails. Yet, each year, the spectre of the late great E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) lingers in memory, reminding us of greener pastures. But where did it...
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Posted Jun. 7, 2026

Can Bungie’s Marathon go the distance?

After a wealth of controversy and delays, Bungie has finally launched a soft reboot of their Marathon franchise. Released into the extraction shooter genre that has been recently dominated by Embark’s ARC Raiders, Marathon has some big competition. So, can it go toe-to-toe? After many trips onto the surface of...
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Posted Mar. 18, 2026

Expansions and DLC: More content makes more content

In the modern gaming sphere, DLC (downloadable content) has become almost a standard amongst releases. For the most part, it is uncommon to see successful games, indie or otherwise, avoid releasing some form of additional content for loyal fans. Whether it’s new cosmetics, items, or worlds to explore, each online...
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Posted Dec. 17, 2025