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The New XBox One doesn’t accept discs

The New XBox One doesn’t accept discs

If you’ve played any kinds of console based video game over the past 25 years, chances are you’ve loaded it up using some sort of disc format…well that’s changing.

Krispy Kreme launches Virtual Arcade…and new Donuts.

Krispy Kreme launches Virtual Arcade…and new Donuts.

We donut normally discuss donuts here however with Krispy Kreme launching their new Throwback Party donut range they’ve also created a retro video game arcade on Instagram….along with the chance to win a year of free donuts. The new Krispy Kreme Throwback Party range is a limited release that celebrates some of the favourite flavours from the past, perhaps your[Read More…]

Why is a Farming Video Game so Popular?

Why is a Farming Video Game so Popular?

Farming Simulator 19.  This new release video can’t be dismissed as some niche sim game.  In less than 20 days it sold more than 1 million copies…but why? I investigated the rise of interest in the category of “mindful” video games by speaking with Jeffrey Brand from Bond University.  Listen below.    

Playstation Classic Console coming in December

Playstation Classic Console coming in December

Sony has just announced that 24 years after the launch of the original PlayStation games console in Japan on December 3 1994, it’s releasing a miniature size version called the PlayStation Classic. The design of this new mini console resembles the original nicely (I have two original consoles) however fits almost into the palm of your hand.    Unlike the[Read More…]

New Spyro Video Game theme from Stewart Copeland

New Spyro Video Game theme from Stewart Copeland

“Walking on the moon” and “Roxanne” may have been a couple of the best known hits by The Police in the 1970’s…but band member Stewart Copeland also went on to create music for the popular video game series, Spyro the Dragon. 20 years on, Stewart Copeland has re-ignited the Spyro soundtrack with new theme music and a remastered soundtrack for[Read More…]