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August 19, 2026 - 00:34

A recent study from the consulting firm Bain & Company suggests that the gaming community`s attitude toward generative AI is shifting in a positive direction. The report, which surveyed thousands...

August 18, 2026 - 00:52

A growing group of designers and journalists are asking a simple question: can we turn serious investigations into video games? Their work suggests the answer is yes, and the results are changing...

August 17, 2026 - 15:19

France is the second-biggest producer of video games in the world. Franchises like Assassin`s Creed, Dishonored, Life is Strange, and whatever the hell David Cage is doing, come from French-based...

August 16, 2026 - 20:13

It has been roughly five years since Netflix first told investors it saw games as a key part of its future, not a side project but a real pillar of engagement. The reality on the ground, however,...

August 16, 2026 - 04:56

It is easy to dismiss video games as a childish hobby or a complete waste of hours. But a closer look shows that people who game regularly often bring unexpected strengths to a long-term...

August 15, 2026 - 11:27

I finally counted them the other day. Forty-eight games sitting in my library, untouched or barely started. Some were bought on sale with good intentions. Others came free with subscriptions. A few...

August 14, 2026 - 22:48

Nintendo has finally brought Super Mario Sunshine to the Switch 2, and for fans of the GameCube classic, it is a bit of a mixed bag. The game is part of the expanded library for the new console,...

August 14, 2026 - 07:50

When Capcom released the Resident Evil 2 remake in 2019, it did more than just refresh an old classic. It set a new standard for what a video game remake could be. The game took the original 1998...

August 13, 2026 - 18:27

Aging with HIV changes how the brain learns, and researchers at Northeastern University are turning to video games to understand why that happens. Their work points toward a future where cognitive...

August 13, 2026 - 12:12

The latest batch of financial reports from the gaming industry`s major publicly traded companies is in, and it paints a picture of an industry still finding its footing. From tariff refunds...

August 12, 2026 - 21:59

Rockstar Games has done it again, delivering another sprawling, ambitious, and utterly absorbing open-world experience. While the follow-up to the beloved Grand Theft Auto III had massive shoes to...

August 12, 2026 - 01:59

Nintendo`s journey through home consoles is a wild ride of bold bets, massive wins, and a few hard lessons. It all started in 1983 with the Family Computer, or Famicom, in Japan, which hit North...

August 11, 2026 - 09:33

A group of local middle and high school students spent part of their summer inside the studios of Electronic Arts, the video game company behind franchises like Madden NFL and The Sims. The...

August 10, 2026 - 21:17

Some quotes age poorly. Others become dated memes. But a handful of lines from the early days of gaming have only grown sharper with time, and one in particular still stands above the rest, even...

August 10, 2026 - 09:26

New data from Statista shows a surprising trend in the American video game market. The Xbox One, a console from the previous generation, is currently more popular than the entire Xbox Series lineup...

August 9, 2026 - 17:14

A father has filed a lawsuit against several video game companies, claiming his son developed a severe gaming addiction, but he is only asking for $1.50 in damages. The unusual amount appears to be...

August 9, 2026 - 12:46

The 1990s were a strange and wonderful time for fantasy video games. Developers were still figuring out what the genre could do, and that uncertainty led to some of the most creative, ambitious,...

August 8, 2026 - 17:07

The latest teaser for Poppy Playtime has fans scrambling for their magnifying glasses. The short clip, which appeared without warning, focuses on something called Experiment 82626. No face, no name...

August 8, 2026 - 11:40

CENTRAL VALLEY - Team Mid-Hudson wrapped up a tough stretch at the Basketball Coaches Association of New York tournament over the weekend, dropping both of its games in the annual showcase event....

August 7, 2026 - 17:10

Netflix is pushing further into gaming territory, and this time it is using its massive reach to control how a major game trailer gets seen. The streaming service has secured an exclusive window to...

August 7, 2026 - 01:30

Three factory-sealed, first-print copies of Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow have just changed hands in a private transaction valued at two million dollars. The buyer is the owner of the Dubai...

August 6, 2026 - 10:02

If you have been online at all recently, you have probably seen the term `friendslop` floating around. It is not a genre you will find in a store catalog, but it has become the unofficial name for...

August 5, 2026 - 18:01

For decades, the ritual was the same. You drove to the store, grabbed a plastic case, and felt the weight of the manual in your hands. That experience is becoming a relic. The shift toward...

August 5, 2026 - 03:34

The upcoming Amazon adaptation of God of War has hit a major snag, but it might come with a silver lining for longtime fans of the franchise. The lead actor originally cast for the role of Kratos...

August 4, 2026 - 06:42

The milestone fiftieth edition of the ongoing series on overlooked game mechanics and design choices is here, and the team has pulled together a lineup that spans genres, decades, and wildly...

August 3, 2026 - 20:17

Developer NC has opened the gates for its upcoming sci-fi shooter, Cinder City, with registrations now live for the game`s first U.S. pre-alpha playtest. This marks the first chance for players to...

August 3, 2026 - 08:23

A new exhibition at City University is making the case that games are far more than simple entertainment. Titled `The Power of Play,` the show spans thousands of years and multiple continents,...

August 2, 2026 - 19:56

Summer is here, and that means long, lazy days perfect for diving into a great video game. Whether you are looking to escape the heat or just want something to do on a rainy afternoon, the first...

August 2, 2026 - 01:50

We are a few months into what some are calling the AI memory crunch, and the situation for gamers has not improved. In fact, it looks like the technology is actively making the hobby both worse and...

August 1, 2026 - 02:08

Walking into a video game store is something Isaiah Chavez hopes he`ll always be able to do. The smell of plastic cases, the wall of pre-owned titles, the chance to trade in an old game for store...