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Ubisoft is the games company behind major hits like Assassin’s Creed. Now, it’s under the spotlight for its workplace culture.

The video games industry is having its #MeToo moment. But there’s a long way to go

Former high-flying executives at a major video game company have been put on trial for enabling a toxic workplace. How did we get to this point, and will legal action change anything?

  • Nell Geraets

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Icarus Biggs playing the Switch 2.

‘It looks the same’: Who’s buying Nintendo’s new $700 Switch 2?

The much-anticipated console has broken sales records, despite appearing quite similar to its predecessor. So who bought one early, and why?

  • Tim Biggs
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Nintendo pulls off an incredible expansion with open world Mario Kart

The first new entry in more than a decade, Mario Kart World delivers fresh and delightful road tripping, ideal for family game nights and weekend hangouts.

  • Tim Biggs
In handheld mode the Switch 2 uses a 7.9-inch, 1080p, 120Hz LCD screen, compared to the 6.2-inch, 720p, 60Hz one on the original Switch.

Nintendo enters the 4K era with a straightforward Switch successor

The Switch 2 is better in every way with more power, better controls and expanded platform features. But it’s a revision rather than a revolution.

  • Tim Biggs
Wait Mate co-founder Jessica Mendoza-Roth said smartphones “are like pokies in children’s pockets”.

Gaming, smartphone addiction starts in primary school as daily screen times soar

The study of students in years four to eight found the average daily screen time for junior high schoolers was nine hours a day.

  • Jordan Baker
The Nintendo Switch 2 is significantly more powerful, has been redesigned from the ground up and works with an optional camera.

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything you need to know

From tech specs to game compatibility, we answer all the big questions ahead of the Switch 2’s release.

  • Tim Biggs
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The “Doom Guy”, more recently known as The Slayer, is ready to go medieval.

After 30 years of guns and gore this franchise is turning to story

Doom: The Dark Ages is the closest to a Hollywood blockbuster the series has come, though a human weapon destroying demons is still at the core.

  • Tim Biggs
Europe has accused Apple of imposing unfair rules preventing app developers from freely steering consumers to other channels.

‘Outright lies’: Apple may face criminal contempt investigation

The iPhone giant has violated a court order to change its lucrative App Store to allow greater competition for app downloads and payments, the judge found.

  • Mike Scarcella
The Switch 2 is Nintendo’s first 4K-capable console, and it is planned to launch on June 5 for $700.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is $700 – are video games getting more expensive?

High-end games and systems are more popular than ever, but what about their price tags?

  • Tim Biggs
Game No Mercy was available on popular gaming platform Steam despite encouraging graphic sexual assault and violence towards women.

‘Make all women yours’: Rape game available online for Australian children

A video game which encourages players to sexually assault women was available on a popular gaming platform.

  • Jessica McSweeney

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/games