Author: Max Smith

A new survey of the global gaming industry conducted by market research firm Newzoo reveals that the majority of video game players spend more time playing old, established games than seeking new experiences. became. The global gaming industry grew by 2.6% in 2023, generating US$93.5 billion, but growth appears to have leveled off and average playing time and habits have changed dramatically. As Newzoo points out, his average playing time per quarter is down 26% since the first quarter of 2021, likely reflecting a change in behavior post-pandemic. Of those playing the game, his 60% of playing time is from…

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Roman Reigns teamed up with Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on night one of WrestleMania XL. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)It's time for WrestleMania Night 2! This Sunday, night two of WrestleMania 40 (also known as WrestleMania XL) takes place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Last night, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returned to the ring and teamed up with Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins with help from Roman Reigns. The Rock and Roman Reigns defeated Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in a dramatic main event storyline, with Sunday's match between Rose and Reigns set to be…

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Tara Whitehead is the Security Engagement Manager at MYOB. Tara Whitehead is the Security Engagement Manager at MYOB.Source: Provided If you run a business, you're no doubt well aware of the risks of cybersecurity attacks and data breaches. You may also tell yourself that cybercriminals are not interested in companies like yours, they only target large and high-profile companies with huge customer databases and bottomless bank accounts. yeah. The bad news is that no business is safe. In fact, many of the “bad actors” out there are targeting small and medium-sized businesses, hoping that they will become easy targets. The…

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I recently discovered the world of video games, and I regret not discovering it sooner. After spending an embarrassing amount of time in the Shapiro Undergraduate Library's computer and video game archives, I treated myself to an Xbox Series S console during the Black Friday sale last November. Since then, I've spent most of my free time playing video games, and I can't help but think back to all the time I used to be able to spend playing. People primarily view video games as “boy toys,” and manufacturers have directed their marketing primarily toward men. The gender gap in…

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This person everyone knows (Photo: Nintendo)Monday's Letters page is worried about Rocksteady after the failure of Suicide Squad, with one reader unimpressed with Immortals Of Aveum.To join the discussion, email gamecentral@metro.co.uk.guaranteed victoryThe funny thing about who the most iconic video game characters are is that no voting is required at all. We all know it's Mario and he's now more popular than ever and no one else can come close.But this also goes to show that most of the more serious characters aren't all that distinctive in appearance. All the characters in the Naughty Dog games are ordinary people who…

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Samsung Electronics Singapore and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), highlighting the organizations' commitment to improving Singapore's online and public safety through technology development and innovation.This agreement paves the way for collaborative joint development initiatives that address the evolving technology needs of home team agencies, enabling front-line responders to perform their missions more efficiently and safely. The MoU also fosters joint efforts to protect the public from evolving cyber risks and build a safer and more trusted digital space in the Republic.”We are excited to work with Samsung and…

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CNN  —  The women’s NCAA basketball tournament has been full of star power, with Iowa’s Caitlin Clark front and center. But there wasn’t a team as loaded as South Carolina’s. For the third time, the Gamecocks are national champions, defeating Iowa 87-75, completing a perfect 38-0 season and preventing Clark from having the perfect end to her college career. The win also avenges South Carolina’s loss to Iowa in last year’s Final Four, the team’s only loss that season. The Gamecocks are now 109-3 in the last three seasons. For the second year in a row, Iowa and Clark have…

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As the new financial year begins, we get a lot of questions about how you can save on taxes and what investments to choose to maximize your returns. The soaring stock market has made investors overly eager to make quick profits in a short period of time. What investors need to do is take a step back and review their financial situation to ensure they are following their desired asset allocation, making decisions based on their financial goals, and adhering to tax compliance correctly. But to do all of this, investors need to fully understand the math and every aspect…

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