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Mass Fortnite tournament to take place in North East - with potential £25,000 prize up for grabs

Fans of one of the world’s most popular online games can put their skills to the test at a convention being held in the North East.

Lifestyle

Playing computer games such as Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto for 15 hours a week improves learning, finds study

Playing computer games like Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto on a regular basis gives a learning edge over non-gamers, a study found.

Tech

Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES. Picture issued by Nintendo

Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES pre-orders sell out

If you’ve not already pre ordered the long awaited Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES, then the chances are you’re going to have to get in line after UK distributors sold out of pre orders this morning.

Lifestyle

REVEALED: PlayStation Plus free games for June

PlayStation has announced the six games which are free to Plus members for June, and you have five more days to download last month’s titles.

Tech

Mini Super Nintendo rumoured for Christmas launch

It’s one of the biggest selling game consoles of all time and looks set to make a comeback as sources close to Nintendo reveal a SNES mini could be launched in time for Christmas.

Business

Can you get 10/10 in our retro games quiz?

How well do you know your retro games?

Tech

Nintendo to relaunch classic NES console - with these 30 iconic games

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo are once again looking to their past in the hope of exciting gamers.

Tech

Pokemon Go launches in the UK

Pokemon Go, the augmented reality game that has broken download records, has launched in the UK.

News

FIFA promises to take you on a Journey as trailers launch

Another year... another FIFA... another promise of “revolutionary improvements” as new trailers are released.

Tech

Do you think this would help your children?

Level up: Video games may help increase kids' fruit and veg intake

Some video games may boost the amount of fruit and veg eaten by children who play them, suggests new research.

Tech

VIDEO: Sheffield chat app Tengi takes on WhatsApp with big cash prizes

MOVE over WhatsApp, Viber, Twitter and even Facebook Messenger - new made in Sheffield chat app Tengi is out to take the world by storm giving away weekly cash prizes and creating dozens of new jobs.

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