Gaming as a sport in Cyprus has a way to go
The esports scene in Cyprus has evolved considerably in recent years, gaining traction and recognition, thanks primarily to a few dedicated people around the island with gaming in their hearts.
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Cyprus-based Nexters resumes trading on Nasdaq
Nexters, an international game development company headquartered in Cyprus, this week announced that following a public statement issued by Nasdaq on March 15, trading of Nexters ordinary shares (“GDEV”) and warrants (“...
Cypriot indie video game company wins trademark battle against Apple
Apple sought to block Apella Games from registering name and logo in the EU
Cyprus-based indie gaming company Apella Games has won a major battle against tech giant Apple Inc., ...
At CES 2023, Sony’s ‘Gran Turismo’ flags new entertainment strategy
When Sony Corp Group (6758.T) teases “Gran Turismo,” its long-awaited adrenaline-fueled film adaptation of Sony PlayStation’s hit car-racing franchise at the CES 2023 technology trade show this week, it will ...
Mobile segment driving game industry growth
The market size of the global gaming industry as a whole reached $195.65 billion in 2021, according to a report by San Francisco-based market research and consulting company Grand View Research released ...
Outfit7: ‘Game development starts with putting the user first’
American painter James Whistler believed that artists aren’t paid for their labour, but rather for their vision.
When creative possibilities are endless, a creator’s perspective, sense of aesthetics ...
Batman Arkham Origins: the definitive Christmas game
Batman: Arkham Origins is considered by many gamers to be the definitive Christmas game, although, like the 1998 action classic Die Hard, it did not strive to earn that title, rather ...
Highly anticipated PlayStation game bristling with detail
Horizon Forbidden West, the much-awaited sequel to the acclaimed PlayStation 4 game Horizon Zero Dawn, is nearing its release date, with the game set to become available on February 18, 2022.
“The living ...
Why and how China is drastically limiting online gaming for under 18s
China on Monday introduced new rules that limit the amount of time under-18s can spend on video games to three hours a week, a move it said was necessary ...
Cyprus graphics card market mirrors international trends
Recent developments have seen one major manufacturer’s high-end graphics cards becoming easier to find, with the increased availability being reflected in a gradual drop and stabilisation in terms of ...
Kojima game Death Stranding makes it to 5 million copies sold
Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding action game has sold more than five million copies worldwide across all of its available platforms, its production company has confirmed.
Kojima Productions has confirmed ...
First reactions to Steam Deck handheld console positive
Valve Corporation’s new Steam Deck handheld console promises to blend PC gaming with mobility and while initial reactions are positive but questions remain.
What exactly is Steam Deck? Think ...
Video game industry gathers for E3 2021 event
The video game industry’s biggest event of the year begins on Saturday with a raft of exciting rumours surrounding the major developers who are scheduled for presentations during the ...