A player of a game is a participant therein. The term 'player' is used with this same meaning both in game theory and in ordinary recreational games. Normally, there are at least two players in a game, but one-player games exist and are collectively known as solitary games (such as the Solitaire card game and many video games).
All stories in Player (game)
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Video games change the way you feel about the world — and yourself
The Beginner’s Guide is a narrative video game with no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person whose ...
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In-game advertising is on the up — here’s how it can support your brand
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NBA 2K21 review: More of a patch for NBA 2K20 than a new game
I've waited to write this review for several reasons. First off, NBA 2K21 has not launched to the kind of acclaim the series ...
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Everything we expect to see at Huawei’s 2020 dev conference tomorrow
We’re now just one day away from Huawei’s annual developer conference, HDC 2020. Aside from the usual developer fare ...
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Warzone is infinitely more fun without vehicles (even though it's just a bug)
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After PUBG ban, Indian gamers can soon turn to a patriotic replacement called FAU-G
Earlier this week, India banned popular battle royale game PlayerUnknown's BattleGround (PUBG) Mobile along with 118 other ...
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This annoying Call of Duty: Warzone bug is absolutely killing me
I love Warzone but there's one thing about Call of Duty's battle royale format that infuriates me: it's painfully easy to ...
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‘51 Worldwide Games’ is now a relaxing part of my lockdown life
Nintendo's '51 Worldwide Games' is a fun way to while away the hours — especially during these stressful times of lockdown. ...
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English Premier League reveals the soccer stars competing in FIFA 20 tournament
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Pokémon Go update makes it easier to play from home amidst coronavirus outbreak
Pokemon Go is making a few temporary changes to the game to discourage players from putting themselves in danger during the ...
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A love letter to Rocksmith, the *real* Guitar Hero
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[Best of 2019] How ideological bias in video game design changes our view of society
Civilization VI, a game I like, has a new expansion pack out. It’s a strategy game series I’ve been playing since 1994 ...
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Here's why Indivisible is the most diverse and inclusive game of 2019
One day in group chat, friends and I had a conversation around how we might help games to be more consistently — and regularly ...
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CHEAP: Show your dark side with 30% off Cards Against Humanity
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EA games are coming back to Steam (but you still need Origin)
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CHEAP: $35 for a Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 controller? TAKE MY THUMBS
Playing video games with someone in the same room is the best — but you need another controller to make it work. And here's ...
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Ancestors is a video game that reveals how the first humans evolved
As an academic scientist who researches human evolution, I was surprised to receive an email one day from Patrice Désilets, ...
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite's lack of accessibility is turning us into muggles
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CHEAP: Don't be lame, game! Buy a 1TB PlayStation 4 Slim console for only $240
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Here's how gamification can help your business understand your users
Today’s operations require more comprehensive stores of information, most of which deals expressly in the human behavior ...
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Damn it feels good to be a Nintendo Switch owner
The Nintendo Switch has come on leaps and bounds since its launch date, especially after all those juicy E3 announcements. ...
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Microsoft unveils Minecraft Earth, the new AR hotness
In celebration of Minecraft's tenth anniversary, Microsoft played its Pokemon GO card and released an augmented reality phone ...
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Analogue’s $190 Mega Sg is a treat for Sega fans who saved their cartridges
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Here are the Star Wars games on sale for May the 4th
May the 4th is almost upon us, and if you're anything like me, you're going to indulge in some Star Wars video games, which ...
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Xbox enshrines wholesome 'trash talk' in its community standards
Microsoft changed the wording of its standards, explicitly banning offensive trash talk on its services and offering less ...
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Hitting the gym makes esports athletes more successful
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Satoshi's Treasure to add side quests on top of $1 million Bitcoin prize
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What founders can learn from poker players about when to quit
As entrepreneurs and creatives, we are often told to never quit in pursuit of our dreams. Conversely, professional gamblers ...
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Satoshi's Treasure hacker claims first keys to $1M Bitcoin prize in minutes
The first clues to find keys to $1 million worth of Bitcoin have been released, and instead of visiting San Francisco or ...
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This Twitter account answers video games’ biggest question: Can you pet the dog?
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A few Potterhead nitpicks about Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Niantic and Warner Bros released the first footage of Wizards Unite. How do the reskinned Pokemon assets fit the Harry Potter ...
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Blizzard brings back the original Diablo, exactly as you remember
Blizzard today announced it's partnering with GOG.com to bring back the original Diablo, in all its 90s RPG glory. This ...
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A love letter to Codenames – a brilliant, easy-to-pick-up board game
On the look out for a perfect board game to play in the pub? Well, look no further – 'Codenames' ks the title you need ...
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The VR revolution is already here -- and it isn’t gaming
The people saying VR is an over-hyped technology might be fixating on the gaming aspect of virtual reality a bit too much. ...
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Crackdown 3 is like a sugary treat with no filling
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Metro Exodus brings the series into the open (world)
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Apex Legends’ chat options provide a roadmap for voiceless accessibility
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Kingdom Hearts 3 doesn't care if you're not caught up, and that's great
Haven't played the other Kingdom Hearts games? Don't worry -- you'll be able to enjoy Kingdom Hearts 3 anyway.
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How to play Oculus games on your Vive headset
Trying to figure out how to play a game you've downloaded in the Oculus Store on your HTC Vive headset? Here's how to do ...
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Assassin's Creed's forced straight romance sucks even harder than you think
Players are mad at Ubisoft this week in the wake of the latest DLC episode for Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The problem? Thanks ...
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I killed a man for 49 cents . . . in Red Dead Online
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