Calum Patterson

Japan has dramatically increased the cost of permanent residency for foreigners by as much as 20 times more than before. As of October 1, the fee for permanent residency has increased from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen, equivalent to around $1,270 USD. The in... See more

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shut down speculation about Microsoft potentially selling its gaming business, insisting that Xbox is “not for sale.” Questions about Xbox’s future have continued following Sharma’s appointment as CEO and a major restructuring of ... See more

A brown bear named 89 Backpack has been crowned the winner of Fat Bear Week 2026, narrowly beating rival 910 after more than 200,000 votes were cast in the final. The annual competition sees fans vote for their favorite brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai Nati... See more

Control Resonant director Mikael Kasurinen has explained why Remedy deliberately avoids telling players exactly where to go, arguing that figuring things out for yourself is an important part of the experience. Player guidance has become a major talking p... See more

The Argos Gaming Event runs from September 23 to October 6, with plenty on offer for families looking for new ways to play together. One option worth checking out is the Nex Playground, a motion-controlled console designed around active family games rathe... See more