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Microsoft settles for $20mn over illegal data collection from child gamers

In addition to the fine, the settlement calls for Microsoft to improve child gaming safety measures. Microsoft has agreed to a $20 million settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission…

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Experts say Qatar can compete in global esports industry. Here’s how

Esports has seen increased interest in recent years, with its global market value expected to reach billions of dollars . Qatar is vying for a leading position in esports as…

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Qatar, UAE surpass China and US on Korean games spending

The survey states that gamers in Muslim nations increase their average game playtime by 40–60%. Middle Eastern nations, which lead the world in both per-capita usage and playtime, have emerged…

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Could video games improve your child’s brain? Researchers say yes

Parents frequently worry about the negative effects of video games on their kids, including exercise deprivation, social problems, and mental health issues. Although some parents worry that video games could…

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QF taps into e-sports with FIFA 22 tournament

Are you a gamer? Do you think you have what it takes to bag a substantial prize? Well, mark your calendar! The first-ever edition of the Education City Open esports…

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Hub for gamers: is Qatar’s eSports scene on the rise?

The absence of state institutions has allowed entities and grassroot startups to take the lead in paving access for gamers. Outside the football pitch, Qatar has set its sights on…

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MENA’s first metaverse EA Sports tournament to kick-off in Qatar

The first-of-its-kind metaverse championships bags a total prize of 182,000 QAR for four skilled EA Sports winners. Qatar’s much-awaited EA Sports FIFA22 Champions Cup is drawing open the curtains on…

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Qatar steps towards e-Sports with new official federation

The federation will hold its first meeting after the FIFA Arab Cup. Qatar has assigned Abdullah bin Faleh bin Mohammed Al Thani as the first president of the newly launched…

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Should governments control internet usage for teens?

China plans to limit access to gaming and entertainment apps for teens. China has announced plans to further regulate internet usage for teenagers in the country, reports confirmed, amid efforts…

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