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Wizardry, Warfare, Wii on Ballot for World Video Game HOF

Wizardry, Warfare, Wii on Ballot for World Video Game HOF

Mar 16, 2023

Wizardry, warfare and Wii are on the ballot as the World Video Game Hall of Fame narrows down its contenders for the class of 2023.

Watch: Ready for an RPG That Lets You Be a 'Golden Girl?'

Watch: Ready for an RPG That Lets You Be a 'Golden Girl?'

By Kilian Melloy | Mar 10, 2023

An upcoming video game will allow players to slip into the role of the Golden Girl of their choice.

Outsmarting Humans Just One Step for AI Video Game Players

Outsmarting Humans Just One Step for AI Video Game Players

By Matt O'Brien | Feb 28, 2023

Gran Turismo players have been competing against computer-generated racecars since the 1990s, but the new AI driver that was unleashed last week on Gran Turismo 7 is smarter and faster.

UK Watchdog Says Microsoft's Activision Deal Hurts Gamers

UK Watchdog Says Microsoft's Activision Deal Hurts Gamers

By Kelvin Chan | Feb 8, 2023

Microsoft's stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom.

Watch: Harry Potter Game 'Hogwarts Legacy' Features Trans Character

Watch: Harry Potter Game 'Hogwarts Legacy' Features Trans Character

By Kilian Melloy | Feb 7, 2023

The biggest surprise about the upcoming "Harry Potter" video game "Hogwarts Legacy" might be that it features a transgender character.

God of War, Wordle Lead a Bumpy Year in Video Games

God of War, Wordle Lead a Bumpy Year in Video Games

By Lou Kesten | Dec 17, 2022

It's been a bumpy year for video games, but there were still innovative challenges and fascinating stories. Here are the games we enjoyed the most in 2022.

Making 'Indie' Video Games Gets Trickier as Industry Evolves

Making 'Indie' Video Games Gets Trickier as Industry Evolves

By Matt O'Brien | Dec 8, 2022

How long "indie" studios can flourish is up for debate as the gaming industry undergoes increasing consolidation.

Blizzard, NetEase Game Partnership in China to End

Blizzard, NetEase Game Partnership in China to End

By Zen Soo | Nov 18, 2022

American game developer Blizzard Entertainment said Thursday it will suspend most of its game services in mainland China after current licensing agreements with Chinese game company NetEase end.

Twitter Reminds Us that Pokémon is in Fact Very Queer

Twitter Reminds Us that Pokémon is in Fact Very Queer

By Andrea Marks Joseph | Sep 10, 2022

After a Twitter debate ensued about LGBTQ+ representation the Pokémon franchise, we're breaking down some of queerest elements from the anime series and video games.

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Deal Gets Global Scrutiny

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Deal Gets Global Scrutiny

By Matt O'Brien and Kelvin Chan | Sep 2, 2022

Microsoft's plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, transforming the Xbox maker into something like a Netflix for video games.

Fun Multiplayer Games to Check Out with Your Friends

Fun Multiplayer Games to Check Out with Your Friends

Aug 25, 2022

In this article, we'll recommend a few different multiplayer games that are perfect for playing with friends, both online and offline!

'Stray' Cat Video Game Brings Some Benefits to Real Cats

'Stray' Cat Video Game Brings Some Benefits to Real Cats

By Thalia Beaty | Aug 4, 2022

The virtual hero from the video game sensation "Stray" doesn't just wind along rusted pipes and decode clues in a seemingly abandoned city. The daring orange tabby is helping real world cats as well.

Famous Types of Retro Games

Famous Types of Retro Games

Jul 20, 2022

Ever since the technology existed to make it possible there have been video games — dating back as far as 1952.

'Sims' Game Expands Sexual Orientation Options in Update

'Sims' Game Expands Sexual Orientation Options in Update

By Emell Adolphus | Jul 18, 2022

The free update for "Sims 4" will make it easier for players to create Sims that better reflect their own sexual orientation and romantic/sexual attraction.

EA Sports and FIFA End Partnership, both Eye New Video Games

EA Sports and FIFA End Partnership, both Eye New Video Games

May 11, 2022

Licensing rights for the game earn FIFA about $150 million annually — the single biggest commercial earner in its expected $7 billion total revenue from 2019-2022.

Wordle Answer Changed to Avoid Fraught Word, NY Times Says

Wordle Answer Changed to Avoid Fraught Word, NY Times Says

By David Bauder | May 10, 2022

The New York Times moved swiftly to change Monday's answer to its daily Wordle puzzle out of fear that it would be seen as some sort of commentary on the debate over abortion rights.

Ms. Pac-Man Clears Path to World Video Game Hall of Fame

Ms. Pac-Man Clears Path to World Video Game Hall of Fame

May 6, 2022

More than 40 years after blazing a trail for female video game characters, Ms. Pac-Man was inducted Thursday into the World Video Game Hall of Fame.

Is 'Pokémon Unite' Machamp Now a Leather Daddy?

Is 'Pokémon Unite' Machamp Now a Leather Daddy?

Mar 21, 2022

The Nintendo Switch game "Pokémon Unite" changed the skin for one of its characters and social media went wild with its response.

Sims LGBTQ+-Inclusive Game Pack Won't be Censored...or Available in Russia

By Kilian Melloy | Feb 10, 2022

A new game pack for The Sims 4 won't be censored to remove lesbian-themed content. But it also won't be sold in Russia, thanks to that country's notorious "No Homo Promo" law.

Netflix Games: Does It Make Sense to Pivot to Gaming?

Jan 4, 2022

As time has gone by, it appears that Netflix Games may not be the smartest business decision the business had made in its relatively short life cycle.

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