UK Games Expo 2022 drops COVID-19 guidelines again

The words are being changed in an effort to preserve the purity of the language, as the French culture ministry told Agence France-Presse (via The Guardian) that the anglicisms may act as “a barrier to understanding” for those that don’t play games.“Pro-gamer” is now “joueur professionnel” (“professional player”), whilst “streamer” has become “joueur-animateur en direct” (roughly translates to “live-player host”). “Esports” has become “jeu video de competition” (or “competitive video game”) and “cloud gaming” is now “jeu video en nuage”.This stems from regular warnings from France about the reduction of its language from adopted words, which is why a number of gaming-centric terms have been given actual French translations, instead of officials having to use the English language versions instead.Each change was issued in yesterday’s (May 30) official Académie Française – the principal French council that focuses on matters regarding the French language – which makes each change binding for government workers.This follows a warning from Académie Française in February of this year that said the language shifts are a “degradation that must not be seen as inevitable”.

The Invictus Games are returning to Canada.

ITV The Games fans have hit out at the result of one of last night's events. Fans watching the Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff fronted show have called out Max George. Some fans say the Wanted singer "cheated" in his climb against ex ITV Coronation Street and Celebrity Big Brother star Ryan Thomas.

ITV The Games star Olivia Attwood reckons sex with her partner is the secret behind her success on the show. Olivia spoke out in a new interview. The reality TV star is among 12 competing on the show.

Lucy Mecklenburgh sweetly surprised her fiancé Ryan Thomas on Thursday's episode of ITV's The Games. Taking to Instagram, the former TOWIE star, 30, joked that she was "praying her waters don't break" during the show and explained that she hadn't seen Ryan, 37, since Sunday due to the gruelling schedule. Posting a picture inside the Velodrome during the live track cycling races, Lucy, who is expecting her second child with Ryan, penned: "I decided to surprise @ryanthomas84 tonight" with a heart emoji.

The Games is unlikely to break any records, leaving viewers switching off after featuring just six minutes of live competition during the first show. Originally airing on Channel 4 from 2003 to 2006, it has 12 celebrities including model Phoenix Gulzar-Brown, 23 and singer Max George, 33, competing and promised “a range of sporting challenges across a week of live shows”. Monday opening night, hosted by Holly Willoughby, 41, and Freddie Flintoff, 44, ran for 90 minutes.

ITV’s shiny new celebrity sports day-esque programme The Games seemed all too familiar for many viewers. Fans of a certain age will be able to remember a very similar format which could be seen on TVs almost a decade ago.

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke and Paralympian Aled Jones. Ore Oduba remained the only celeb to be eliminated from the 2021 series with the rest all being medically withdrawn.

Mel B was ever the supportive mum on Monday evening as her daughter, Phoenix Chi, placed second in the 100m race on ITV's The Games. The race kicked off the series, as 23-year-old Phoenix battled Chelcee Grimes,30, Rebecca Sarker, 46, Olivia Attwood, 30, Christine McGuinness, 34, and Lucrezia Millarini, 46. Singer Chelcee ultimately took the crown as she and Phoenix battled for the win - with Mel intently watching as she beamed with pride.

ITV The Games star Colson Smith has revealed his 10st weight loss - and credited the show with changing his life for the better. The ITV Coronation Street star, who plays Craig Tinker in the soap, made his debut on the Holly Willoughby fronted programme tonight. Colson will compete against stars including The Wanted's Max George and Love Island's Olivia Attwood.

Twelve famous faces will be pushed to their sporting limits across a week of live shows on ITV. The Games, hosted by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff, will see celebrities go head-to-head in events including 100-meter sprint, diving and cycling.

Sacré bleu! Or will it be Sacré BIg Blue?