Meet the man who helped inspire the ‘Call of Duty’ craze

Meet the man who helped inspire the ‘Call of Duty’ craze

Nothing was too much for Tu Lam. In the late 1970s, Tu struggled as a Vietnamese refugee living outside Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, NC. In school he was bullied for wearing tattered clothing that smelled “like fish.”  Teachers assigned him to the back of the classroom and bus drivers to the back of the bus. … Read more

‘Call of Duty’ gamers sue Activision for unlawfully monopolizing leagues, tournaments

‘Call of Duty’ gamers sue Activision for unlawfully monopolizing leagues, tournaments

Feb 16 — Video game maker Activision Blizzard has been hit with a U.S. lawsuit claiming it restricts competition for organized gaming involving its flagship franchise “Call of Duty.” Professional gamers Hector Rodriguez and Seth Abner said in an antitrust lawsuit, opens new tab filed in Los Angeles federal court on Thursday that Activision is unlawfully monopolizing … Read more

Wizardry, warfare, Wii on ballot for World Video Game HOF

Wizardry, warfare, Wii on ballot for World Video Game HOF

Wizardry, warfare and Wii are on the ballot as the World Video Game Hall of Fame narrows down its contenders for the class of 2023. The Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced 12 finalists that are being considered for induction in May. The games for consideration include Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Barbie Faauthshion Designer, … Read more