
The Future, as Told by 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3'
Science
The Future, as Told by 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3'
How the makers of the popular first-person shooter franchise try to make the future seem real.
By Xavier Harding On 7/19/15 at 1:14 PM EDT

The Rise of the 'Gaming for Good' Movement
Science
The Rise of the 'Gaming for Good' Movement
New games are designed to improve children's sociability, schoolwork and overall behavior.
By Elizabeth Svoboda On 6/7/15 at 12:01 PM EDT

Fallout 4: Newest Video Game in Post-Apocalyptic Series Announced
U.S.
Fallout 4: Newest Video Game in Post-Apocalyptic Series Announced
Video games? Video games never change.
By Taylor Wofford On 6/3/15 at 11:16 AM EDT

Women Are in the Game for 'FIFA 16'
Sports
Women Are in the Game for 'FIFA 16'
The newest version of the video game will feature female soccer players for the first time.
By Michele Gorman On 5/28/15 at 2:34 PM EDT

Nintendo Just Hired Bowser
Entertainment
Nintendo Just Hired Bowser
Doug Bowser (no relation to Mario's evil nemesis) has just joined as VP of sales.
By Zach Schonfeld On 5/20/15 at 4:34 PM EDT

The Case for Violent Video Games
Opinion
The Case for Violent Video Games
A new book suggests kids know the games are a fantasy, even a healthy one.
By Dana Goldstein On 5/10/15 at 10:59 AM EDT

'Guitar Hero Live' Set to Revive Beloved Music Video Game Franchise
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'Guitar Hero Live' Set to Revive Beloved Music Video Game Franchise
Guitar Hero Live drops in fall 2015.
By Taylor Wofford On 4/16/15 at 11:27 AM EDT

Turkey Investigating Minecraft for Being 'Too Violent'
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Turkey Investigating Minecraft for Being 'Too Violent'
The investigation was sparked by suggestions that the game could promote aggression.
By Catherine Phillips On 2/10/15 at 10:52 AM EST

The Year in Video Games (and the Best of 2014)
Science
The Year in Video Games (and the Best of 2014)
A year-end review of video games
By Shaminder Dulai On 12/21/14 at 9:54 AM EST

Pixelated Prostitution: Feminist Sex Work Debate Bleeds Into Video Games
Opinion
Pixelated Prostitution: Feminist Sex Work Debate Bleeds Into Video Games
Virtual prostitutes get a bad rap. But critics should be careful.
By Noah Berlatsky On 12/20/14 at 4:30 PM EST

Classic Game Boy Titles, Coming to a Smartphone Near You?
Science
Classic Game Boy Titles, Coming to a Smartphone Near You?
Nintendo has submitted a patent for a Gameboy Emulator, which will bring classic titles to new devices.
By Paula Mejia On 11/29/14 at 4:17 PM EST

One Woman's New Tool to Stop Gamergate Harassment on Twitter
Science
One Woman's New Tool to Stop Gamergate Harassment on Twitter
Gamergate Autoblocker" has automatically blocked more than 9,000 Twitter users, but some say it goes too far.
By Taylor Wofford On 11/29/14 at 12:27 PM EST

France Takes Issue With 'Assassin's Creed'
World
France Takes Issue With 'Assassin's Creed'
French politicians are unhappy with the portrayal of revolutionary leader Robespierre in Ubisoft's latest video game.
By Polly Mosendz On 11/18/14 at 1:05 PM EST

My Rejuvenating Killing Spree
Science
My Rejuvenating Killing Spree
A non-gamer answers the siren's call of Duty.
By Alexander Nazaryan On 11/15/14 at 4:35 PM EST

U.S. and China to Eliminate Tariffs on $1 Trillion Worth of Tech Products
World
U.S. and China to Eliminate Tariffs on $1 Trillion Worth of Tech Products
Amid strained relations, the countries decided to expand trade relations.
By Lauren Walker On 11/11/14 at 3:13 PM EST

Who is Anita Sarkeesian, One of the Women at the Center of #GamerGate?
Entertainment
Who is Anita Sarkeesian, One of the Women at the Center of #GamerGate?
She dared to apply critical theory to video games, and gamers didn't like it.
By Taylor Wofford On 10/17/14 at 11:51 AM EDT

Review: Wii U's 'Hyrule Warriors' Improves on the Series, Mostly by Adding 'Zelda'
Science
Review: Wii U's 'Hyrule Warriors' Improves on the Series, Mostly by Adding 'Zelda'
The merging of two franchises is mostly a success, but one that suffers from the same problems as all modern hack-and-slash games
By Shaminder Dulai On 10/4/14 at 10:32 AM EDT

Google to Refund $19 Million in Kids' In-App Purchases: U.S.
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Google to Refund $19 Million in Kids' In-App Purchases: U.S.
Children sometimes put hundreds of dollars on their parents' credit cards without permission, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said
By Reuters On 9/4/14 at 2:03 PM EDT

'Call of Duty' Creators Collaborated with Pentagon Adviser in Upcoming Videogame
Entertainment
'Call of Duty' Creators Collaborated with Pentagon Adviser in Upcoming Videogame
A range of experts were consulted in making of latest Call of Duty installment, including American defence analyst
By Madeline Grant On 8/28/14 at 12:48 PM EDT

Sony's Tough Weekend: Cyberattack on Playstation, Bomb Threat for Exec.
Business
Sony's Tough Weekend: Cyberattack on Playstation, Bomb Threat for Exec.
The PlayStation Network was back online on Monday following a cyber attack that took it down over the weekend
By Reuters On 8/25/14 at 5:53 AM EDT

A Korean Couple Let a Baby Die While They Played a Video Game
Entertainment
A Korean Couple Let a Baby Die While They Played a Video Game
Forthcoming HBO documentary examines the tragedy
By Sean Elder On 7/27/14 at 1:45 PM EDT

San Diego Comic-Con (So Far) in Pictures
Entertainment
San Diego Comic-Con (So Far) in Pictures
The convention entered its second day on Friday
By Taylor Wofford On 7/25/14 at 3:35 PM EDT

Manuel Noriega is Suing an American Video Game Company
U.S.
Manuel Noriega is Suing an American Video Game Company
The former Panamanian dictator is upset at his portrayal in popular video game "Call of Duty: Black Ops II"
By Taylor Wofford On 7/17/14 at 11:08 AM EDT

Look Who's Crushing Iron Man
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Look Who's Crushing Iron Man
Candy Crush made the Hollywood blockbuster look like a wimp
By Anna Bernasek On 4/9/14 at 6:10 PM EDT

Gadget Lust: Gentlemen, Start Your Smartphones!
Entertainment
Gadget Lust: Gentlemen, Start Your Smartphones!
Anki DRIVE is to slot cars what your iPhone is to the rotary dial—and it still goes round in circles
By Marissa Rothkopf Bates On 4/9/14 at 5:39 PM EDT

Raising a Dead Buccaneer
Science
Raising a Dead Buccaneer
How a video game set in the age of pirates revived a real-life treasure hunt
By Mike Elkin On 4/9/14 at 11:51 AM EDT

Flappy Bird Creator Says His Game Was Too Addictive
Science
Flappy Bird Creator Says His Game Was Too Addictive
"My life has not been as comfortable as it was before," Dong Nguyen said. "I couldn't sleep."
By Joe Kloc On 2/11/14 at 3:42 PM EST

Is Flappy Bird Cooking its iTunes Rank?
Science
Is Flappy Bird Cooking its iTunes Rank?
The iTunes game is suddenly flush with success, and similar sounding reviews
By Joe Kloc On 2/4/14 at 4:20 PM EST