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The research studied the physiological and psychological responses of a group of sedentary young adults to active video games

Video games can help users meet activity targets

It is commonly perceived that playing video games is generally bad for your health. But new research by a group of Dublin based scientists has found this is not always the case.

Science • 02 Jun 17

The Switch is entering a competitive market dominated by the Playstation 4 and Xbox One

Nintendo's new Switch console goes on sale

Nintendo Switch, the Japanese gaming giant's new video games console which can be used at home and remotely, goes on sale here from today.

Technology • 03 Mar 17

Amazon bought Twitch in 2014 for $970 million

Gaming broadcaster Twitch buys media company Curse

Amazon-owned video game broadcasting platform Twitch has bolstered its service with the purchase of a US company that targets media and technology to gamers.

Technology • 17 Aug 16

300,000 people are due to attend Gamescom 2016

New Call of Duty to be highlight at Gamescom 2016

More than 300,000 video game fans will descend on Cologne for the chance to be among the first to play the latest games, including the new Call Of Duty, when Gamescom begins tomorrow.

Technology • 16 Aug 16

Pokémon Go surged to the top of Apple's app charts over the weekend

Pokémon Go leads to robberies and injuries

New mobile game Pokémon Go has become an overnight sensation with US fans but also played a role in armed robberies in Missouri, the discovery of a body in Wyoming and minor injuries to fans distracted by the app.

News • 12 Jul 16

E3: The games begin with EA's showcase of FIFA 17

Football title FIFA 17 will feature off-the-pitch drama as well as playing action for the first time it emerged as the build-up to the E3 gaming show began in Los Angeles.

Technology • 13 Jun 16

Angry Birds-maker Rovio announces job cuts

Rovio, the Finnish maker of the popular mobile game "Angry Birds" has announced up to 130 job cuts, blaming flagging sales growth.

Business • 02 Oct 14

Amazon has been stepping up efforts to compete with companies like Netflix in the streaming video business

Amazon to buy game-streaming Twitch for $970m

Amazon has agreed to buy the videogame platform Twitch for $970m, bringing it access to a huge audience who watch games being streamed live via the site.

Business • 26 Aug 14

Sony's Playstation 4 has been leading in the battle of 'next generation' games consoles

Strong PS4 sales pushes Sony into profit

Sony has reported a $261m first-quarter net profit thanks to brisk sales of its PlayStation 4 console and a weak yen, but said it still expects a full-year loss.

Business • 31 Jul 14

Sales of Nintendo's Wii U console were significantly higher - but higher costs ate into improved revenue

Nintendo posts $97m quarterly net loss

Japanese videogames giant Nintendo has posted a $97m quarterly net loss, as higher costs tied to sales of its Wii U console dug into its bottom line as sales weakened.

Business • 30 Jul 14

Electronic Entertainment Expo video games convention in Los Angeles started last night

Electronic Entertainment Expo kicks off

Sony has laid down a challenge to rival Microsoft by introducing a TV streaming box that will allow users to play games on a TV that is not connected to a games console.

Business • 10 Jun 14

Sony had targeted 5m PS4 sales by March 2014

Sony sells 5.3m PS4 units since November launch

Japan's Sony has said it has sold more than 5.3 million PlayStation 4 consoles three months after its release, as the firm battles Microsoft and Nintendo in the lucrative games sector.

Business • 18 Feb 14

Microsoft's Xbox One is first out the traps in Ireland, but Sony's Playstation 4 has the advantage

Xbox One kicks off Irish console war

Pre-orders are one thing, but Microsoft’s new console will struggle to attract new gamers, writes Niall Kitson.

Business • 22 Nov 13

The launch of Sony's Playstation 4 - and Microsoft's Xbox One - will boost the industry this year

Games industry worth $93bn in 2013: Gartner

The games industry will generate revenues of $93 billion this year according to Gartner, a 17.7% increase on the amount earned in 2012.

Business • 29 Oct 13

Blizzard Entertainment employs around 600 people in Co Cork

Vivendi to sell 85% of Activision Blizzard

France's Vivendi plans to sell 85% of its stake in Activision Blizzard to the video games maker and its management for $8.2 billion, its second blockbuster deal in the past week.

Business • 26 Jul 13

Microsoft's Xbox One was initially planned to require regular access to the internet

Microsoft makes u-turn on Xbox One features

Microsoft has reversed plans to implement a number of features on its upcoming Xbox One gaming console after a wave of criticism online.

Business • 20 Jun 13

Sony officially unveiled its Playstation 4 last night

Sony, Microsoft announce prices for new consoles

Sony is to sell its new PlayStation 4 console for €100 less than Microsoft’s Xbox One, as competition for gamers' pockets intensifies ahead of the industry’s busy period.

Business • 11 Jun 13

Microsoft's Xbox 360 has sold tens of millions of units since its launch eight years ago

Microsoft unveils next Xbox games console

Microsoft Corp has given a first look at its new game console, hoping the newly named Xbox One will build on a solid core of gamer fans and become a hub for living room entertainment.

Business • 22 May 13

John Riccitiello had been CEO at EA since 2007

Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello resigns

Video game publisher Electronic Arts has said its CEO, John Riccitiello, will step down on 30 March.

Business • 19 Mar 13

Number employed by games industry doubles

An independent report on the games industry in Ireland reveals the number of people working in the sector has almost doubled since 2009.

News • 15 Nov 12

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