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I tested the iPhone’s new PS1 emulator Gamma

I tested the iPhone’s new PS1 emulator Gamma

Nostalgia merchants rejoice. A developer named ZodTTD has created a PlayStation 1 emulator available for free on the iOS App Store. Do you yearn for the polygon-filled primitive days of Diablo, Banjo-Kazooie, and Spyro? If so, we’ve some good news, provided you have an iPhone or iPad. A developer called ZodTTD, who has a penchant for creating emulators of old programs and hardware, has just released ‘Gamma’, a third-party app...

By London, UK
Touchless tech is a huge gaming accessibility upgrade

Touchless tech is a huge gaming accessibility upgrade

Accessibility to games for disabled people used to require expensive specialist equipment. Now, sophisticated – and free – applications like MotionInput are helping to make the hobby more equitable. Picking up a controller or a mouse is second nature to the majority of game enthusiasts, but there is a large community that sadly don’t have that option. In the UK, 66% of gamers with a disability or condition say they...

By London, UK
Is Currys Fortnite ‘Trash Tycoon’ e-waste project genuine?

Is Currys Fortnite ‘Trash Tycoon’ e-waste project genuine?

UK tech retailer Currys has collaborated with Epic Games’ Fortnite with its new ‘Trash Tycoon’ gaming experience. Is it genuinely educational or is it corporate greenwashing for PR purposes? The UK’s largest technology retailer Currys has created a new ‘video game experience’ within Epic Games’ Fortnite called ‘Trash Tycoon.’ The game sees players run around a map that visually represents over 880 million unused and broken tech items currently being...

By Bristol, UK
GDC 2024 begins with keynote on diversity and inclusivity

GDC 2024 begins with keynote on diversity and inclusivity

Old habits die hard in the business of game development, and industry figureheads are making a point of calling for more inclusivity at this year’s conference and beyond. The annual Game Development Conference kicked off yesterday, and thousands will be attending to partake in the week’s round-tables, lectures, tutorials, and award shows. Setting the tone for the rest of the expo, the keynote for 2024 opened with a session about...

By London, UK