Morehttps://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/competitions/gadgets-gaming/feed/atom/2026-06-04T15:58:46+01:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationClair Obscur: Expedition 33 is ‘Best Game’ winner at the BAFTA Games Awards 20262026-04-18T13:23:49+01:002026-04-18T13:23:49+01:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-is-best-game-winner-at-the-bafta-games-awards-2026Super User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GAMING_-_Clair_Obscur-_Expedition_33_is_Best_Game_winner_at_the_BAFTA_Games_Awards_2026.png" /></p><p>The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 saw big wins for Dispatch, Ghost of Yōtei, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GAMING_-_Clair_Obscur-_Expedition_33_is_Best_Game_winner_at_the_BAFTA_Games_Awards_2026.png" /></p><p>The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 saw big wins for Dispatch, Ghost of Yōtei, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.</p>
DreamHack Birmingham kicking off this Friday2026-03-24T18:45:27+00:002026-03-24T18:45:27+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dreamhack-birmingham-kicking-off-this-fridaySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GAMING_-_DreamHack_Birmingham_kicking_off_this_Friday.JPG" /></p><p>DreamHack, one of the largest gaming festivals globally, is coming to the UK for the first time with DreamHack Birmingham, taking place across the 27th - 29th March at the NEC Birmingham.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GAMING_-_DreamHack_Birmingham_kicking_off_this_Friday.JPG" /></p><p>DreamHack, one of the largest gaming festivals globally, is coming to the UK for the first time with DreamHack Birmingham, taking place across the 27th - 29th March at the NEC Birmingham.</p>
Gamers compete for £1.3m prize pool at DreamHack Birmingham 20262026-03-19T18:24:21+00:002026-03-19T18:24:21+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/gamers-compete-for-%C2%A31.3m-prize-pool-at-dreamhack-birmingham-2026Super User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GAMING_-_Gamers_compete_for_1.3m_prize_pool_at_DreamHack_Birmingham_2026-2.jpg" /></p><p>DreamHack has unveiled the esports line-up for its historic UK debut, bringing more than $1.7 million in esports prize money and the world’s elite pro players to NEC Birmingham from 27-29 March 2026.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GAMING_-_Gamers_compete_for_1.3m_prize_pool_at_DreamHack_Birmingham_2026-2.jpg" /></p><p>DreamHack has unveiled the esports line-up for its historic UK debut, bringing more than $1.7 million in esports prize money and the world’s elite pro players to NEC Birmingham from 27-29 March 2026.</p>
Ares Games to launch two crowdfunding projects in Spring 20262026-03-11T20:43:05+00:002026-03-11T20:43:05+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/ares-games-to-launch-two-crowdfunding-projects-in-spring-2026Super User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GAMING_-_Ares_Games_to_launch_two_crowdfunding_projects_in_Spring_2026.jpg" /></p><p>Ares Games is preparing to launch two crowdfunding campaigns in the coming months: the first is ‘Mega Empires: The Far East (North and South)’, two new epic games in the ‘Mega Empires’ series which explore peoples, dynasties, and historic developments from the easternmost regions of Asia, from Japan to Indonesia; and the second is ‘City of Chaos’, a fantasy cooperative adventure game where players explore the twisting, smog-filled streets of Byronitar, the "City of Chaos”.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GAMING_-_Ares_Games_to_launch_two_crowdfunding_projects_in_Spring_2026.jpg" /></p><p>Ares Games is preparing to launch two crowdfunding campaigns in the coming months: the first is ‘Mega Empires: The Far East (North and South)’, two new epic games in the ‘Mega Empires’ series which explore peoples, dynasties, and historic developments from the easternmost regions of Asia, from Japan to Indonesia; and the second is ‘City of Chaos’, a fantasy cooperative adventure game where players explore the twisting, smog-filled streets of Byronitar, the "City of Chaos”.</p>
Why the minimalist magnetic toy TRIDO Laguna is taking over2026-02-04T11:08:25+00:002026-02-04T11:08:25+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/why-the-minimalist-magnetic-toy-trido-laguna-is-taking-overSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GADGERS_-_Why_the_minimalist_magnetic_toy_TRIDO_Laguna_is_taking_over.jpg" /></p><p>The TRIDO Laguna is a premium magnetic construction sets are designed to encourage artistic expression and hands-on learning through open-ended play.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GADGERS_-_Why_the_minimalist_magnetic_toy_TRIDO_Laguna_is_taking_over.jpg" /></p><p>The TRIDO Laguna is a premium magnetic construction sets are designed to encourage artistic expression and hands-on learning through open-ended play.</p>
Spielwarenmesse 2026: Ares Games to reveal new games and expansions for 20262026-01-22T09:54:42+00:002026-01-22T09:54:42+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/spielwarenmesse-2026-ares-games-to-reveal-new-games-and-expansions-for-2026Super User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GAMING_-_Spielwarenmesse_2026.gif" /></p><p>Ares Games will be attending the <a href="https://newsletter.aresgames.eu/c/23/8911855/3165/0/21079563/457/710792/4764142948.html">Spielwarenmesse 2026 - Nuremberg Toy Fair</a> (Hall 10.0 Booth F-05) presenting three releases coming in the second half of 2026: the strategy game Quartermaster General: West Front and two expansions in the <a href="https://newsletter.aresgames.eu/c/23/8911855/3165/0/21079563/457/710793/965a60b583.html">War of the Ring game line</a>, Sieges of Middle-earth, the 4th expansion of the War of the Ring board game, and Hope and Despair, the 3rd expansion of the card game.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/GAMING_-_Spielwarenmesse_2026.gif" /></p><p>Ares Games will be attending the <a href="https://newsletter.aresgames.eu/c/23/8911855/3165/0/21079563/457/710792/4764142948.html">Spielwarenmesse 2026 - Nuremberg Toy Fair</a> (Hall 10.0 Booth F-05) presenting three releases coming in the second half of 2026: the strategy game Quartermaster General: West Front and two expansions in the <a href="https://newsletter.aresgames.eu/c/23/8911855/3165/0/21079563/457/710793/965a60b583.html">War of the Ring game line</a>, Sieges of Middle-earth, the 4th expansion of the War of the Ring board game, and Hope and Despair, the 3rd expansion of the card game.</p>