Gaming

Kicking off the decade in style, Pac-Man (and all of its subsequent editions like Ms Pac-Man) arrived in 1980 and has gone on to become one of the most iconic games ever. It started in arcades but later jumped to consoles of all varieties. It was so popular that the song ‘Pac-Man Fever’ charted in the US in 1982. Photo: Yvonne Hemsey/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

You are a true gamer if you can remember these 1980s classics

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Nintendo Switch 2 orders are open in the UK on launch day

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PS5 Slim hits lowest ever price at Amazon

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The 20 most valuable retro video games you might own, worth up to £4K

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Top 5 laptop deals in Amazon Tech Week – from £149

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Best Logitech Tech Week deals: Up to 53% off top-rated gadgets

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Amazing quadruple discount drops the price of this projector to £57.39

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How to watch the Oblivion remaster reveal today

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How much screen time experts say your child should have at every age

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Boredom strikes just 43 minutes into a family road trip, research says

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The wacky tactics Brits use to banish Wi-Fi woes

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We test two high-end Keychron keyboards - the K5 Max and the Q6 Max

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Nintendo sets strict Switch 2 pre-order rules - to beat scalpers

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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders go live today

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Lenovo Chromebook Deal: Save 53% on the IdeaPad Duet 3

Virtual Game Cards were introduced during Nintendo Direct 2025. The new feature will allow users to easily manage purchased digital games, playing games on two different systems and even loaning and borrowing games. Much like the physical cards, players will be able to “eject” digital titles from one console to another. It is set to launch in late April with a system update, and Nintendo have confirmed this feature will work with Nintendo Switch 2 systems from launch. placeholder image

When Nintendo is holding the Switch 2 Direct

Nintendo Switch 2 will get a proper reveal this week 🎮

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How to watch Pokémon Presents in the UK

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Review: We test the ultimate home cinema projector and screen

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7 signs your child is being scammed online - and how to keep them safe

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Screen time: four ways it impacts children's health

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Here's how to get 1Gb broadband for £1 per month for a whole season

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The 20 common signs that your child is having too much screen time

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This 11" Android 15 tablet deal on Amazon is absolutely remarkable

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Nintendo Switch 2 ‘will be revealed this week’

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How to watch The Game Awards in the UK

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The most popular deals in the Amazon Black Friday sale revealed

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The best Black Friday broadband deals in 2024

Our broadband expert casts his eye over the best broadband deals for this Black Friday

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The Game Awards reminds gamers of deadline to vote in 2024

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Pokemon fans break a world record in 24-hour effort

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One of 2024’s most anticipated games is being reviewed bombed

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Which are the highest and lowest rated The Game Award nominees?

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How to vote for The Game Awards winners - nominees

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Parents haven't set rules with their teen children about online safety

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The video game your kids might be watching others play online

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Top tips to make Call of Duty download faster

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Roblox announces new child-safety rules to protect your kids

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The secret site offering free PC games in pre-Black Friday sale

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Nintendo Switch prices, best Black Friday deals and when to buy

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Pokémon card could sell for £250k - your cards might be worth £1,000s

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7 rare PlayStation games that could fetch over £1,000

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11 gadgets you'll only remember if you're a 00s kid

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The 9 nostalgic gadgets you may remember if you grew up in the 1990s

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I've fixed over 500 retro gaming machines...I get called 'Dr Pinball'

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Next big trends to watch for in mobile gaming, expert says

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Amazon is offering its Prime membership free for a month -

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A new Pokemon mobile game is launching soon - how to play

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The best Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 pre-order deals on PS5, Xbox and PC

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Here are the unusual hacks people use to help gardens thrive

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Pokémon card could fetch £40K - check if your old cards are worth cash

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Amazon slashes £100 off PS5 controller in gaming deal

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First look at Super Mario deals as Aldi expands gaming bargains

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9 eye-catching deals in Amazon's latest online sale

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Gamescom 2024: full line-up and how to watch

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Cowabunga! Iconic 1990s retro toys comeback in supermarket deals

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Star Wars Outlaws - the best pre order deals for PlayStation and Xbox

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