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Sony's PlayStation Network suffers hourslong outage, irking videogamers
Sony’s PlayStation Network went down Monday night, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren’t able to sign in to their accounts.
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Nintendo and The Pokémon Co. accuse Palworld game developer of patent infringement in new lawsuit
Pocketpair, the company behind Palworld, says it doesn’t know what patents it violated. The game has been described as “Pokémon with guns” by many players online.
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GameStop to offer retro video games, consoles at select locations. Here's where in the Chicago area
Though GameStop has long been known as a destination for the most up-to-date consoles and video game systems, those who prefer to turn the clock back while gaming may be pleased with the chain’s new offering.
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Back at last: ‘Backyard Sports' video game series officially returning
Playground Productions announced that it is officially relaunching the beloved “Backyard Sports” video game franchise.
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Video game actors are now on strike. Here's why
Hollywood’s video game performers went on strike Friday after negotiations with game industry giants that began more than a year and a half ago came to a halt over artificial intelligence protections.
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Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns
SAG-AFTRA negotiators say gains have been made over wages and job safety in the video game contract, but that the two sides remained split over the regulation of generative AI.
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What is Palworld?
The video game Palworld is shattering download records and has been called “Pokemon with guns” by gamers.
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Teen boy becomes first person to ‘beat' original Tetris — by kind of breaking it
The teen, who goes by the nickname Blue Scuti on social media, posted a video Tuesday on his YouTube page showing him appearing to defeat the popular puzzle game.
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Chicago mother claims video game caused her 10-year-old daughter to consider suicide, warning other parents
A South Side mother wants other parents to know how dangerous a video game can be. She said the game, “Yandere Simulator,” led her daughter to consider suicide, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Rockstar Games releases trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI
Rockstar Games, the company behind the 25-year-old series, released a first look at Grand Theft Auto VI on Monday evening.
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2 women met on ‘Animal Crossing' in lockdown. They met for the first time at one's wedding
How dodo codes and Reddit threads led to an enduring friendship and an “instant, almost karmic connection.”
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SAG-AFTRA video game actors authorize strike in negotiations with major companies
The SAG-AFTRA has voted 98.32% in favor of authorizing a strike with the ten major video game companies as the two sides remain at odds over a new contract, the actors union announced on Monday.
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Voice of Nintendo's Mario character stepping down
Charles Martinet became the voice of Mario in the 1990s.
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Charles Martinet, the beloved voice behind Mario, steps down
Charles Martinet, who has been original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar named ‘NHL 24' cover athlete
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar will be on the cover for the newest “NHL” video game installment, EA Sports announced.
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Patrick Mahomes back in 99 Club for ‘Madden NFL 24'
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is in the “Madden” 99 Club for the third time after winning regular season and Super Bowl MVP honors last season.
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Chiefs' Travis Kelce lands in ‘Madden' 99 Club for fourth time
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce was named to the 99 Club for “Madden NFL 24” and set the record for the most appearances by a tight end.
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Cowboys' Zack Martin becomes first guard named to ‘Madden' 99 Club in 21 years
Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin became the first player to make the “Madden” 99 Club at his position in two decades.
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Aaron Donald earns record-breaking 7th appearance in ‘Madden' 99 Club
Aaron Donald is in the “Madden” 99 Club for the seventh time, passing Peyton Manning for the most appearances in the video game’s history.
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Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson named to ‘Madden NFL 24' 99 Club
Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson was named the first member of the 99 Club for “Madden NFL 24.”