gaming
EA to fire over 300 employees
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), the company behind Apex Legends, The Sims series, and the FIFA series video games, is laying off between 300 to 400 employees, including about 100 at the company's Respawn Entertainment studio, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News.
30 April 2025, 05:48 AM
Why should you love a gamer?
Gaming serves as stress relief, improving mental health and relationships. Allowing personal gaming time fosters self-care and relationship harmony. Shared gaming strengthens bonds, while open communication about gaming needs enhances mutual understanding and satisfaction in partnerships.
5 February 2025, 08:48 AM
In Dhaka’s secret alleys, lone arcades hint at a bygone era
Dhaka's fading gaming arcades struggle against modern technology and economic challenges, yet remain nostalgic escapes for many.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM
From fringe hobby to national pride
For years, gaming in Bangladesh was seen as a waste of time -- often dismissed as a frivolous activity or a distraction from more “serious” pursuits. Traditional societal norms placed little value on gaming, perceiving it as an endeavour devoid of any real-world benefits.
17 May 2024, 18:00 PM
US teen becomes first human to beat Tetris
Willis Gibson, 13, a competitive gamer known as "blue scuti," became the first human to reach the "kill screen" of the Nintendo version of the puzzle game, as fellow players followed his progress online.
4 January 2024, 04:21 AM
Bangladeshi esports teams prepare for MLBB M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal
In an exciting development for the esports community in Bangladesh, two teams, "Hellbent OPx" and "MLT CR" are preparing to compete in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal.
12 September 2023, 11:41 AM
The power of nostalgia: Mortal Kombat through the ages
With the franchise's latest iteration, Mortal Kombat 1, set to release on September 19, let's take a look at how this beloved fighting game series has captured the hearts of gamers over the years and catered to our deepest nostalgic sentiments.
11 September 2023, 15:11 PM
Made in Bangladesh: How the local video games industry levels up
Bangladesh's game development market, although smaller than that of the US, shows promise. In 2021, the market was valued at $62.22 million and is part of a broader $0.37 billion gaming industry in the country. Projections indicate that this market could double by 2026.
5 September 2023, 09:22 AM
The gaming world is unnecessarily unkind to women
Any casual female gamer in Bangladesh would agree that the number of female gamers in this country is painfully low.
22 August 2023, 10:44 AM
The lasting legacy of The Legend of Zelda
Much of the philosophy behind the design of every Zelda game always tends to remain the same.
10 June 2023, 09:34 AM
A beginner’s guide to soulsborne games
This article serves as a guide to the most interesting entry points to Miyazaki's world and the soulsborne genre.
2 March 2023, 00:00 AM
Is esports levelling up in Bangladesh?
Over the years, esports has garnered a massive fan following.
8 December 2022, 05:08 AM
Men and their irrational obsessions
If you have hobbies or interests that you spend on, in terms of both time and money, chances are you had those exact words thrown at you at some point in your life. Everybody spends on what they like right? So why is it that our interests/obsessions land us with the man-child moniker? Well, let’s go on this journey of enlightenment together and hope you come out with newfound appreciation for the man-children in your lives.
14 November 2022, 11:43 AM
Experiencing the five stages of grief as a gamer during load shedding
Gamers operate on a different league of insanity when their monitors suddenly go dark in front of their eyes.
23 October 2022, 15:01 PM
Bangladeshi esports will suffer for what happened in Chuadanga
Its implications will hinder the legitimacy of esports in Bangladesh.
22 July 2022, 15:10 PM
When gaming giants clashed, gamers benefitted
The newly released film, "Console Wars" looks at the battle waged between two giants of the gaming industry, Nintendo and Sega, at a time when the video gaming industry was starting to be established.
15 October 2020, 18:00 PM
New map 'Underland' released for Unreal Tournament
Epic releases a fully meshed Deathmatch level called Underland with the new Unreal Tournament build. This level is designed for 6 to 8 players who fight across a hidden outpost, once lost for a thousand years, that guards the entrance to the massive Underland caverns.
26 May 2016, 13:33 PM
Huawei Honor Holly: Unassuming fighter
The Huawei Honor Holly isn't a name that's easy to throw around. When you look at the specs though, you wouldn't mind throwing those figures around in bragging discussions among friends.
3 May 2015, 18:01 PM