Games
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The Sims removes gender-specific character restrictionsEA’s popular life simulation game bins binary male and female categories for bodies, hair and clothes, in line with progressive stance on same-sex relationships
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How I connected with my autistic son through video gamesA PlayStation game opened up a liberating world of play, interaction and co-operation for Keith Stuart and his young son
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Jake Gyllenhaal to star in adaptation of Tom Clancy's The Division video gamePrince of Persia actor will also produce big-screen version of record-breaking third-person shooter
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Hyper Light Drifter – how heart disease inspired one of 2016's great gamesThe central character in this brilliant new game is haunted by a deadly illness – something with which creator Alex Preston is all-too familiar
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Skylanders Imaginators: Activision pins its hopes on player creativityThis year’s instalment allows players to build their own on-screen Skylander characters from hundreds of components
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The 12 most visually arresting games on PlayStation 4From steampunk to surrealism, Star Wars to country cottages and futuristic cities to wildernesses, these aesthetics impress
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The 12 most visually arresting games on Xbox OneFrom the scenic grandeur of The Witcher and Rise of the Tomb Raider, to the handcrafted beauty of Ori and the Blind Forest, here are some of the most evocative visual experiences on Microsoft’s latest console
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20 of the best Android apps and games this monthTop new Android apps of May 2016 include Dark Sky, Spaces and Sleepcast, while games include Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and Bushido Bear
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Games review roundup: Total War: Warhammer; Valkyria Chronicles: Remastered; DoomWarhammer and Total War are rejuvenated in a joint endeavour, while Valkyria and Doom updates delight
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No Man's Sky delayed until August, Sony confirmsFans will have to wait a few more weeks to finally explore the hugely anticipated PlayStation 4 space game
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Overwatch review: Fast, fun and a joy throughoutBlizzard’s take on the team-based shooter is as polished as you’d expect, marrying tactical breadth with an emphasis on variety and inclusivity
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Minecraft mini-games coming to Xbox, PlayStation and Wii U in JuneHugely popular on the PC version of Minecraft, multiplayer competitive games are coming to console, starting with a battle mode
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Gran Turismo Sport: Sony's plan to blur the lines between real and virtual racingLatest racing title’s eSports mode could lead to successful drivers receiving a real-life licence. How easy will it be for gamer drivers to transfer to the track?
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Homefront: The Revolution review – an ambitious, but flawed shooterWith its open-world environment and emphasis on crafting, this is an interesting sequel, marred by glitches and frame rate issues
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Slice of the action: smartphone game Fruit Ninja to be made into filmHalfbrick Studios, the makers of the billion-selling fruit-slicing game, have announced plans to convert it into a live-action family comedy
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