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July 9, 2026 - 18:48

A 13-year-old boy in Texas is recovering after being struck by lightning while playing video games in his bedroom. The incident occurred during a severe thunderstorm that swept through the area,...

July 9, 2026 - 10:01

2001 was supposed to be the year we made contact with aliens, according to Arthur C. Clarke. Instead, it became the year video games grew up, got darker, and changed how we play forever. Five...

July 8, 2026 - 23:12

The latest entry in the long-dormant rhythm series proves that timing is everything, especially when that timing is deliberately weird. `Rhythm Heaven Groove` doesn`t just ask players to tap along...

July 8, 2026 - 02:49

David Gaider, the veteran writer and creator of the original Dragon Age series, has shared a sobering outlook for his current project. In a recent interview, Gaider stated that the success of his...

July 7, 2026 - 04:05

Watching a zombie movie or TV show can be a pretty horrifying experience. We see beloved characters face the dead on multiple occasions, have very close calls, and sometimes lose people we care...

July 6, 2026 - 13:50

Identity sits at the core of the story in Schrodinger`s Call. You wake up in a strange room with only a phone present, not knowing who you are or how you got into this strange liminal space....

July 5, 2026 - 21:29

There is something oddly satisfying about the ritual of browsing the Steam store during a major sale. You scroll through endless deals, add games to your cart, watch the total climb, and then maybe...

July 4, 2026 - 22:36

Video games remain a dominant force in entertainment, and the state of Maryland has quietly served as the backdrop for some truly memorable digital experiences. From the radioactive ruins of the...

July 4, 2026 - 00:07

One of the most acclaimed indie games of last year is now available at no extra cost for Amazon Prime members. The narrative-driven title, which earned widespread praise for its emotional...

July 3, 2026 - 09:01

Sony appears to be driving the final stake through the heart of physical media with its latest PlayStation strategy. The company has quietly signaled that digital-only gaming is no longer a side...

July 2, 2026 - 22:18

For years, the physical video game disc has been a staple of the gaming experience. You bought a box, slid out the disc, popped it into your console, and played. But that era is quietly ending. On...

July 2, 2026 - 12:34

Sony has confirmed it will stop producing physical game discs for the PlayStation platform starting in January 2028. After that date, all new titles will be released as download-only purchases. The...

July 1, 2026 - 19:58

Sony PlayStation has announced it will cease production of physical video game discs in January 2028, a move that effectively kills the era of physical game ownership for the company`s platform....

July 1, 2026 - 03:33

The Entertainment Software Association, or ESA, has stirred up controversy by arguing that private Minecraft servers operate outside the law and amount to piracy. The statement came during a recent...

June 30, 2026 - 04:24

The U.S. video game market saw a 3% year-over-year increase in May 2026, with total consumer spending reaching $4.2 billion. The growth was largely driven by the release of 007 First Light and...

June 29, 2026 - 10:50

Sometimes gaming companies` attempts to peer into the industry`s crystal ball were less than successful. Here are five predictions that aged like milk left in a hot console. 1. `The Wii U Will...

June 26, 2026 - 23:52

After spending a full month in the early access version of Paralives, it is clear that this indie life simulation game is not just a hopeful project. It is a functional, charming, and genuinely...

June 26, 2026 - 06:28

Every week, between 40 and 60 students file into a campus room at Northeastern University, not for a lecture or a lab, but for a Super Smash Bros tournament. The club, which has grown steadily over...

June 25, 2026 - 21:21

The cold, unforgiving void of space is about to get even more terrifying. EVE Frontier, the latest expansion for the long-running MMO, is leaning hard into survival horror themes, promising a...

June 25, 2026 - 01:19

Syracuse`s beloved mascot, Otto the Orange, traded the hardwood for the gridiron this week, heading to Chicago to represent the Atlantic Coast Conference in the upcoming EA Sports College Football...

June 24, 2026 - 16:35

Netflix`s push into video games has taken a sharp, unsettling turn. The streaming giant`s latest release, `Unhinged,` is a narrative horror game that drops players directly into a full-blown...

June 23, 2026 - 19:12

The Pokemon franchise has been around for nearly three decades, and with each new generation, the question of novelty becomes harder to answer. A recent reflection on the series argues that Pokemon...

June 23, 2026 - 03:09

The more things change, the more things stay the same. A new indie title, `Control Resonant,` is drawing heavy inspiration from a trio of iconic sources: the stylish combat of `Devil May Cry,` the...

June 21, 2026 - 20:01

Sony appears to be walking back its commitment to bringing major PlayStation exclusives to PC, as the company has quietly removed key language from its official policy documents. The shift suggests...

June 21, 2026 - 03:17

Most kids at 13 are worried about homework and video games. Clix was making his first million dollars playing them. Now at 21, the Fortnite star has turned a childhood obsession into a full-blown...

June 20, 2026 - 10:48

The success of `Arcane` proved that video game adaptations can be more than just fan service. They can be prestige television. With its breathtaking animation, deep character work, and a story that...

June 19, 2026 - 23:27

The Urduliz Link Up Festival is set to return from June 19th to 21st, offering a deep dive into the worlds of technology, video games, and digital culture. This year`s edition promises a packed...

June 19, 2026 - 00:28

`It`s good, but it had the potential to be so much better.` That sentence sums up the experience of playing `Adventures of Elliot,` a new indie title that wears its love for classic Zelda games on...

June 18, 2026 - 06:23

The Lamborghini Miura has long been considered the car that invented the super sports segment. Now, as it approaches its sixtieth anniversary, the model is making a new kind of history. It is not...

June 17, 2026 - 18:26

A playable demo for `Star Trek: Warp,` a new collectible card game set in the iconic sci-fi universe, is now available. The demo lets players get a hands-on look at the strategic gameplay before...