New documentary explores the connection between the ‘90s club scene and video games
A forthcoming documentary will explore the connection between video games and the ‘90s club scene.
From Bedrooms to Billions: The PlayStation Revolution is the latest project from Rebellion, an independent media studio founded by Jason Kingsley OBE and Chris Kingsley OBE, and produced critically acclaimed filmmakers Anthony and Nicola Caulfield.
Virtual dance music festival to take place in Minecraft next month
A virtual festival, Electric Blockaloo, is set to take place in the online game world of Minecraft next month.
Presented by promoters Rave Family, and taking place from 25th - 28th June, the online festival will feature over 300 DJs and live artists across more than 40 “stages”. In order to attend, fans will need to pay a cover fee to access to the artist-curated Minecraft servers and exclusive streams, as well as some releases exclusive to the event.
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This new portable video game system is also a synthesiser
A new handheld video game system with a built-in sequencer and synthesiser has been launched.
The Analogue Pocket is a modular gaming system which comes with the chiptune synth Nanoloop. You can get an idea of how it works via the video below.
The device is compatible with Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges, and also has the capability to be used with systems such as Game Gear and Neo Geo Pocket Color via adaptors. Gamers will also be able to dock the device to big screens so they can get a clearer view of the games they're playing.
FIFA 20 locks Major Lazer, Skepta, Hot Chip, more for soundtrack: Listen
EA Games has shared the soundtrack for the upcoming FIFA 2020 game.
The esteemed soundtrack, which has previously featured the likes of Gorillaz, Peggy Gou, Young Fathers and Bob Moses, can be streamed online ahead of the FIFA 20 release next Friday (27th).
Dance dance revolution: how gaming became electronic music's newest frontier
Dance music culture has invaded gaming, and is blurring the line between the real and virtual world. Big gaming companies are recruiting dance music DJs for more than their music. They are co-opting their image, their brand, their personality and weaving their digital avatars into a video game storyline.
Deadmau5 reveals he’s making his own first-person shooter video game
It’s no secret that Deadmau5 is a big gamer, he regularly streams games of PUBG and even has some cosmetic items on Rocket League — so it’ll come as no surprise that he’s developing his own first-person shooter.
His own game, which is being developed on the popular Unreal Engine, is currently in alpha testing phase, according to the producer.
The outspoken Canadian producer recently revealed that he plans to open his own LAN/gaming centre in Canada where gamers can come and play games with him, too.
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Deadmau5 wins $20,000 for charity in gaming event
Deadmau5 has won $20,000 in a charity tournament based on the online battle royale game ‘PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds’.
He was one of a number of people to compete in the tournament, taking part alongside a team of fans captained by esports organisation Cloud9, YouTubers The Try Guys and streamer Jericho.
The money has been donated to Extra Life which raises money to support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in the US. The tournament took place at the newly-opened OGN Super Arena in California.
