Galloping Ghost Gives Arcade Gaming an Extra Life
One of the world’s largest arcades is still making history, preserving video games for posterity and inviting anyone who wants to play to the table.
Apple Booted the Wordle Copycat Apps, But More Will Come
The simple premise of the wildly popular word guessing game is difficult to protect under US law.
The Gritty, Underground Network Bringing Japan’s Arcades to the US
After falling in love with an obscure anime rhythm game, I became obsessed with obtaining a machine of my own—or finding the people who could.
Game Studios Are Turning Play Into Work
Video games are being split into titles geared toward fun and those that beguile us into productivity with points, rewards, and even NFTs.
Cozy Grove Saved Me While Stuck on a Train for 35 Hours
Last week’s massive snowstorm in the northeast left me stranded with a toddler. A Nintendo Switch helped us keep our cool.
Riot Games Investigates Esports Team Founder Over Bullying Claims
Andy “Reginald” Dinh, the founder and CEO of TSM, has been accused of verbal abuse and bullying by employees and esports pros.
Skábma: Snowfall Is a Huge Win for Indigenous Game Makers
The game tells the story of a Sámi reindeer herder reconnecting with the ancient ways of his people.
Video Games Already Do What the Metaverse Just Promises
Virtual hang-outs, digital currency, weddings? Online games have been making space for these things for decades.
‘Gaymers’ Are Taking Brazil by Storm
Dressed in drag, Brazilian streamers are breaking stereotypes with a lot of humor and a dash of glitter.