Video Games

Tinder's Apocalyptic Video Game Is Actually a Fun Way to Spend Five Minutes

Lisa Bonos, The Washington Post | Monday October 7, 2019

Tinder's Swipe Night, a choose-your-own-adventure video game, will be live on the app from 6 pm local time to midnight every Sunday in the US.

Green Gaming: Video Game Firms Make Climate Promises at UN

Associated Press | Tuesday September 24, 2019

Gaming is going green — and some of the biggest game companies hope players will, too.

Batman Arkham Collection, Lego Batman Series Games Free for a Limited Time on Epic Games Store

Nadeem Sarwar | Friday September 20, 2019

Epic Games Store is offering the Batman Arkham Collection and three Lego Batman series games for free until September 26.

Pak Teen Beaten To Death By Friend Over Video Game Token: Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2019

A Pakistani teen was allegedly beaten to death by his friend over a token to be used to play a game at an arcade in Punjab province, according to a media report.

Minecraft Now Has 112 Million Monthly Active Players, Microsoft Reveals

Agencies | Monday September 16, 2019

The popularity of video game Minecraft has been growing, with Microsoft announcing that over 112 million people play it a month.

Apple Arcade India Price Is Rs. 99 per Month, to Launch Worldwide on September 19

Akhil Arora | Wednesday September 11, 2019

Apple Arcade now has an India price and (official) release date — the iPhone maker’s subscription-based video gaming service will cost Rs. X / $4.99 per month after a one-month free trial and will be available September 19 in more than 150 countries worldwide.

World of Warcraft Nostalgia to Boost Activision Blizzard: Barron's

Reuters | Monday September 2, 2019

The initial reception for a re-launched version of a classic video game points to potential stock price growth of Activision Blizzard.

How Violent Video Games Can Be Good for You

Anna Goshua, The Washington Post | Friday August 30, 2019

Similar to many other forms of art, gaming is a story-telling medium that reflects upon and critiques the society in which we live.

Valve Said to Fight EU Antitrust Charges, 5 Videogame Publishers to Settle

Reuters | Friday August 30, 2019

Valve plans to fight EU antitrust charges of preventing cross-border trade, unlike five video game publishers which plan to settle the case.

10 Best Selling Video Games On Amazon Right Now

Dayle Pereira | Tuesday August 27, 2019

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German Army Seeks Out Gamers In Hunt For Computer-Savvy Soldiers

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 24, 2019

Among countless stands of car manufacturers, software developers and engineering universities at Cologne's video games convention, the sight of fatigue-clad soldiers manning the German military's brightly-lit stall draws in the curious.

The Angry Birds Movie 2 Out Now in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

Akhil Arora | Thursday August 22, 2019

It’s time for more angry birds. Not angrier birds, because they are already Angry Birds. The Angry Birds Movie 2 is out now in cinemas across India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Apple Arcade Video Game Subscription Service May Cost $4.99 Per Month After a Free One-Month Trial

Harpreet Singh | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Apple Arcade may cost $4.99 per month after a free one-month trial, according to a new report. The video game subscription service will include over 100 titles and will be available in 150 countries.

Microsoft, Nvidia Team Up for More Realistic Visuals on Minecraft

Reuters | Monday August 19, 2019

Microsoft said on Monday it will use chipmaker Nvidia’s real-time ray tracing technology to provide the software company's Minecraft video game players more realistic graphics on personal computers.

Walmart to Pull Violent Video Game Signage From Stores Following US Shooting

Reuters | Saturday August 10, 2019

Walmart said on Friday it has asked employees at its stores in the United States to take down signs and playable demos of violent video games but made no changes to its policy on selling firearms.