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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Games industry welcomes first generation of pensioner gamers
Companies in the East of England are preparing to welcome the first generation of pensioner gamers, more than half a century after the first home video game hit the market. People who have grown up playing games are hungry for new, more sophisticated games, which has prompted start-ups in places including Norwich to compete with more established companies like Jagex, Ninja Theory and Frontier Developments, all based in Poole, chief executive of Ukie, the trade body representing the UK's gaming industry, said: "It's been the most incredible 50 years."We're about to see the first-ever generation of pensioner gamers.. it's amazing." Part of the recent success is down to what he describes as the "crossover" phenomenon, with TV and film adapting video games like The Last of Us and Fallout."The transformation of the role of games in people's lives as a form of entertainment has been beyond anything we could have imagined 40 years ago," he said."I think the reason is if you love the world and you enjoyed playing it in-game, then you want to spend time watching and living it in other media as well." Rich Newbold is a game director at one of the country's biggest gaming companies, Frontier Developments in began working in the industry in the early 2000s."We've been around for 30 years, growing from a team of people working on a farm in Ely to where we are now," he said."When I joined the company there were only 70 of us. Now, there are about 600."Frontier makes several different types of games including Planet Coaster 2 and Planet Zoo, where players can run their own F1 team, explore space, and build theme parks and his time in the gaming business, he has seen demand grow cites the Covid pandemic as a turning point."Appetites have grown. Video games can bring joy but more than that, they fulfil a need as people prioritise leisure time," he said. Figures from Ukie reflect the boom in estimates 2,400 people worked in the games industry in the East of England in there are more than 3,105, across 160 games industry in the East contributes about £212m to the economy, up from £122m in 2016. Iz Head, 23, is one of those who has entered the competitive industry in that co-founded Moss Monkey in their final year at Norwich University of the Arts, after their mother suggested gaming as a career."The gaming scene is growing massively in Norwich at the moment," they said."I absolutely love it. We're at a point where tonnes of new studios are coming through; tonnes of new games."Their current game, Outclaw, features a spirit cat called Giblet which travels around the world, causing chaos wherever it goes."It's been brilliant to work on, but a lot of hours have been put in applying for grants," they added that there had been periods where they had considered other sources of income such as part-time jobs, but then it would take twice as long to get the game out there. Their story chimes with Mark Backler, founder of Sketchbook Games, also based in Norwich."Gaming can give you a broad, diverse career and while there's a good degree of support for start-ups, more could be done," he said."France and Canada have world-class support and tax relief for the games industry. Any more that could be done would make a huge difference, especially against our main competitors in the US and Japan."His current video game, Lost Words, is based on a book written by Rhianna Pratchett, daughter of Discworld series author Terry Pratchett, and is about a character who uses the fantasy world to deal with Backler believes the growth of the industry could explode as games become more sophisticated."There are lots of different roles that you can do within games," he said."It's not just programming. There's composing the music and making the sound effects."There's writing the story, there's production, there's marketing and as games evolve, you never know, economists might play a part, or even architects." Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to complete RuneScape Dragonwilds Dog Days quest
(Image via Jagex) RuneScape Dragonwilds Dog Days quest sends the players on a mission to uncover Garou's secrets. Garou is an ancient race with some mysterious rituals. To complete the quest, you will first need to defeat the powerful Garou King and retrieve the corrupted token to purify it using the old ritual. While the quest is not quite long, it does require careful preparation and combat skills. Here is how you can complete the entire process with ease. Steps to complete RuneScape Dragonwilds Dog Days quest Runescape Dragonwilds - Dog Days Quest for Cloak There are two important steps in quest completion. They are mentioned below. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like It's Hard To Believe But Every Guy Had A Crush On Her In The 90s Boite A Scoop Undo Start the quest To begin, head to Stormtouched Highlight and find Vannaka, a nearby campfire on the eastern cliffs. Vannaka will ask you to investigate Garou after retrieving the Tainted King's Token from the leader. Before you charge in, make sure to prepare properly. For it, gear up with the Bronze-tier armor and the weapons, stock some healing items (Wardstones and Weak Healing Potions) that will help you to sustain, and bring the arrows (if ranged) as the Garou King fight may demand some endurance. Defeat Garou King Garou King lurks in the northwest Highlands fortress. Fight through the minions of Garou to reach him. As part of some combat tips, make sure to follow the steps below. Use the shield if the attacks can be blocked. Parry to stun the King and then counterattack. Abyssal Whip, if the same is available. The Abyssal Snare can stun the King briefly. Remain mobile and dodge Garou's heavy swings to avoid any unnecessary damage. After you are defeated, loot Tainted King's Token and return back to Vannaka. He will reveal that the coin is corrupted and requires purification ritual . Unlocking ritual secrets of Garou Follow the three steps exactly as it has been provided in the guide. Find Ritual Book Vannaka's clue, 'beneath the spines of a great wyrm,' will lead you to the Garou camp in Southern Highlands, near the massive dragon skeleton. Make sure to avoid lightning strikes. The area is completely storm-wracked. So, keep moving, and once inside the camp, find the book and then the Ritual of Purification instructions. Gather the ritual materials For the ritual, you will need, 2 Ram Horns- they are dropped by the Rams, the pink-horned sheep in the highlands. 3 Shock Bulbs- they can be harvested from the Wild Lapulis Vines, the hostile plants. Perform the ritual Take all the items to the Lougrim's Shrine in the northern highlands and interact with it. Select and perform the purification ritual to cleanse the token. Once done, return to Vannaka to complete the quest and receive the Garou Highborn's Cloak reward. Complete the quest and move ahead Beyond all rewards, Dog Days quest dives deep within the Garou storyline. It reveals the tribe's connection to ancient rituals and the history of the land. The fight with Garou King is a great test of timed blocks and positioning skills, and it helps prepare you for tougher battles later. Just follow the guide above, and you will be ready to conquer the Dog Days quest. Just remember, prepare properly, and fight smarter. Also, keep a watch for the lightning. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
How to survive Bloodblight Swamp in RuneScape Dragonwilds
(Image Via Jagex) Bloodblight Swamp in RuneScape Dragonwilds is one of the deadliest regions. Here, toxic green fog drains the health rapidly while hostile creatures lurk in all the corners. To venture through the Swamp unprepared means death. However, with the right strategy, the players can navigate the hazardous zone with safety. Whether you are here for the gathering of rare resources or for the critical quest, your survival is dependent on your preparation. Here is how you can conquer the region and walk out alive without falling victim to the hazards. Essential preparations before entering Bloodblight Swamp How to survive Bloodblight Swamp in Runescape Dragonwilds Before you step into the Swamp, you must ensure to neutralize the deadliest threat, the poison fog. To counter it, the players must craft the Antipoison potion . To create the potion, gather and combine the ingredients mentioned below, in the Brewing Cauldron with charcoal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Harralander- can be found in the Whispering Swamp Bittercap Mushrooms- get it from the caves in northwest and southwest of Whispering Swamp. Clay Vessel- can be made by shaping the clay on the Pottery Wheel and then hardening it in the Kiln. Each of the doses will give you 300 seconds (5 minutes) of immunity or potion resistance. So, make sure to stock up before you enter the Bloodblight Swamp. Also, keep an eye out for the timer. Just as the effect of the potion is about to expire, drink another immediately. Note: The spells like Internal Alchemy will not extend the effect of the potion. As an alternative or backup, keep the Grilled Mushrooms with you. It is the cooked Bittercaps. They offer temporary poison resistance in case the potions run out. Lastly, place the Lodestone near the swamp entrance for quicker escapes and resupply runs. Survival tactics for threats beyond poison The Swamp is full of dangers. So, make sure you carry the high-tier armor (upgrade the gear to withstand the heavier hits). Also, use the spells or ranged attacks, as they let you fight from a distance— avoid close combat. Use the terrains and trees for cover. Avoid direct melee combat until it's necessary. If you are forced into the closer fights, the shield will block the heavier hits. So, carry one. The Bloodblight Swamp even hides the valuable loot. So, explore it with caution. Mark the key locations with the Lodestone for quicker escapes. As for the rest, with the right preparation, the Swamp will shift from a death trap to a manageable challenge. Just make sure to stay alert and always keep the potions ready despite fighting smarter. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Time of India
21-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
How to find Red Topaz in RuneScape Dragonwilds
(Image Via Jagex) Red Topaz is a rare gemstone in the RuneScape Dragonwilds that is essential to craft high-tier gear. Unlike the common ores, these fiery-red gems are not just found anywhere; they require mining of some specific nodes in the dangerous Ashenfall regions. So, when on hunt for the Red Topaz gem, stay brave within the Bloodblight Swamp. Also, to be aware of the dangers that await you on the journey, helps? Here is all you need to know to find the gemstone with ease. Where to find Red Topaz in RuneScape Dragonwilds? Where to Find Silver Ore in Runescape Dragonwilds To obtain the Red Topaz, you must mine the Silver Ore deposits in the Bloodblight Swamp, the hazardous late-game zone that is in the southeast of the Fractured Plains. These gemstones have a very rare chance of dropping when you mine the Silver Ore. However, you improve your chances if you unlock the Gem Prospector perk (Mining Level 16). Without it, the chances of you getting the gem are quite slim. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Note: Alternatively, you can also use the Rocksplosion spell for instant ore destruction and faster loot. How to get Opals, Jade, Topaz & Sapphires in RuneScape #DragonWilds The swamp is full of deadly creatures and the poison clouds. It makes your survival difficult. So, before you head in stock up the Bittercap Mushrooms or Weak Antipoison Potions to counter the toxic environment. After you are inside, look for the Silver Ore nodes. These are often found near the Gold Ore deposits. Use the Bronze Pickaxe . Just remember, with the drop rate being low, patience is the key. So, maintain it. Maximizing chances of a successful gem hunt As Red Topaz is rare, efficiency is key. So, if you are playing with the others, team up and cover more ground. It will increase your chance to find the gems faster. Also, as the Gold and Silver nodes spawn quite close, farm both Red Topaz and Sapphire in the same run. Do not get discouraged if your luck doesn't seem to be on your side. There are some players who reported long, dry spells before they found 1 gem. So, focus and gather other useful materials within the swamp, if not Red Topaz, to make the trip worthwhile. After securing the gem, you can use it to craft some powerful tools like Red Topaz Machete, the jungle-specific weapon. It makes future expeditions much easier. Also, move ahead with preparation and patience, as Bloodblight can be both rewarding and dangerous. So, stay alert and resist poison while you continue to mine. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Time of India
21-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
How to find Sapphire in RuneScape Dragonwilds
(Image Via Jagex) If you are after the Sapphires in RuneScape Dragonwilds, prepare for a little hard work, as the blue gems will not just fall into your lap. They are instead buried in some corner of the Ashenfall, guarded by the poison clouds and the creations that wish you to be dead. Remember, it is about survival as much as it is about mining. Here is how you can navigate and come out with some rare gems without ending up dead. Where to mine for finding Sapphire in RuneScape Dragonwilds? How to find Sapphire in Runescape Dragonwilds The only place where you can find the Sapphires is the Bloodblight Swamp. It is the late-game zone where even the air will kill you if you go unprepared. The Gold ore nodes here have a very slim chance of dropping the Sapphires, too. So, before you swing the pickaxe, make sure you have, The Weak Antipoison Potions as the toxic fog in the swamp drains the health faster. Decent combat gear to provide protection against the corrupted spirits and bloodscale lizards that roam free. Reached mining level 16+. It unlocks the Gem Prospector perk, which slightly boosts your survival odds. The gold nodes cluster near ruins, the eastern end of Ashenfall's forgotten continent— swamp region. Make sure you bring the Bronze pickaxe with you to mine the Gold Ore nodes. Do not ignore the Rocksplosion spell (unlocks at Mining level 11) while you choose to mine with the rune pickaxe or even better. It will yield some better results. Also, do not camp in just one spot. The node rotation is an important key. Make sure you mine a few, move, and then come back. What to do with Sapphires after obtaining it? Sapphires are not just to sell, despite the gemstones fetching good prices. Their real value is within Staff of Light crafting , the top-tier magic weapon that needs, 4 Sapphires Wild Anima Vault Shard & Core Blightwood If you are not a mage player, sell some of the extras. Demand the spikes before the major updates, when the players would scramble to upgrade. Just be careful of the scammers. Final tip: You can try to mine during the off-hours, like late at night or early in the morning. With few players and less competition for the nodes, you will have a higher chance of getting the gemstone faster. If needed, bring a friend, as the Bloodblight will be easier to explore with the backup. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
