It will be built brick by brick. Minecraft will soon be a theme park attraction at a to-be-announced location in the United States. Microsoft-owned Mojang, creators of the best-selling video game, will partner with British amusement giant Merlin Entertainments, operator of New York’s Legoland and Madame Tussauds — along with countless attractions across the pond. Minecraft … Read more
Power to the players! Every condescending gamer parent and spouse can finally zip it — that’s according to new research which suggests a love of video games could actually be good for your career. “Online gaming often gets a bad reputation, but our study reveals a different story. We found that gaming can actually help people … Read more
Here’s one comment that didn’t get a lot of likes. A well-known video game streamer went the wrong kind of viral over the controversial claim that his chosen profession is more challenging than any conventional job. “Streaming is wayyyyyy harder than a 9-5. [I don’t care], be mad about it,” user @WhoDontai said on X, … Read more
Prepared to be terrified — again. The “Terrifier” horror film franchise that is scaring viewers into vomiting at the cinema with its latest iteration is being turned into a video game. “Terrifier: The ARTcade Game” is described as a “retro-inspired, pixel-art beat-’em-up” that is based on Damien Leone’s horror-slasher series about the sadistic Art the … Read more
Shut the bleep bleep bleep up! Nintendo has launched a pricey video game-paired alarm clock that uses motion sensors to make sure you get out of bed — or else. Alarmo, which retails for $99.99 and requires a connection to a Nintendo Switch’s online features, will turn your next early morning into a virtual adventure — … Read more
The “Super Mario 64” community is in disbelief after a new record was set. Bubzia, a “Super Mario 64” blindfolded speedrunner, did the game’s 16-star challenge in under 20 minutes — all while not being able to see the screen. It took Bubzia 118 days to complete the Nintendo game in under 20 minutes, after … Read more
She didn’t even take an arrow in the knee. Shirley Curry, known online as the video game streamer “Skryim Grandma,” announced she is calling it quits from publically playing the mythical game after over a decade. “It seems I spend most of my time sitting in here at this computer, and lately – probably for … Read more
Gen Z has revived a pocket-sized plaything that many Millennials fondly remember. Tamagotchis — the digital devices in which users can care for a virtual pet — are hot commodities among the younger generation as of late, harkening back to their heyday in the ’90s. Bandai Namco, the brand behind the popular toy, reported that … Read more
Jason Momoa allegedly mistreated the crew of his upcoming “Minecraft” film. YouTube streamer Valkyrae appeared in a “Hot Ones” inspired interview on fellow YouTuber JasonTheWeen’s channel Friday and accused Momoa, 45, of behaving badly on the set of “A Minecraft Movie.” “I just saw him mistreat some of the crew, and it was pretty disappointing,” … Read more
There should be no phoning it in as a parent. Screen-addicted moms and dads are ruining their kids’ language development skills by typing, texting, tweeting and TikTokking, new data warns. “Parental techno-reference — regular disruption of face-to-face interactions between parents and children due to the use of a screen device — has an impact on child mental … Read more
It’s a real-life Temple Run. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Angkor Wat, a Hindu-Buddhist temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia, has received an influx of tourists reportedly disrespecting their religious structure by replicating a Temple Run mobile game experience that was very popular in 2011. The gaming application established by Imagini Studios follows an explorer with … Read more
It’s game over for guys with this hobby. A blonde beauty has caused controversy by claiming that playing video games is the most unattractive hobby a man can have. Liz Wheeler, a right-wing commentator, made the polarizing proclamation on X on Monday, with a post that has clocked up more than 18 million views and … Read more
It’s the summer for beloved sports video games to return. First, “College Football 25” came back after more than 10 years off the shelves, and now the famed “Backyard Sports” franchise is making a return. Playground Productions announced Tuesday the video game series would return, though the company didn’t give a specific date for its … Read more
Winter is coming. Kit Harington recently returned to his iconic “Game of Thrones” character in a new way, this time to promote the newly launched mobile game “Game of Thrones: Legends.” In the video, Harington channels his Jon Snow roots as he tackles the game’s challenges and defeats the Long Night yet again. Kit Harington … Read more
Video game voice actors and motion-capture performers have called a strike over failed labor contract negotiations focused around AI-related protections for workers, bringing about another work stoppage in Hollywood. The SAG-AFTRA has called a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement that covers video game performers, effective Friday, the union said Thursday. The decision follows months of … Read more
Not all vices are created equally. New research published in Human Brain Mapping shows that pornographic images trigger the reward centers of the brain more than the prospect of money or gaming in healthy adult men. The study explored how the human brain becomes conditioned to receive internet-related stimuli, particularly pornography, gambling and video gaming — … Read more
It’s been on the sidelines far too long. EA Sports “College Football 25,” out on Friday, is being dubbed the most highly anticipated sports video game of all time. During the 2000s, it was ranked among the most popular games ever sold. But when new versions were discontinued in 2013 amid a nasty gridlock of … Read more
Less screen time means less bad behavior. In as little as two weeks, parents could see significant improvements in their child’s mental health and behavior by reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours weekly, according to a new published in JAMA Network Open. Reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours per … Read more
Gamers are taking their virtual relationships to the next level. EA Games announced this month that they’ve added a polyamorous romantic aspect to their popular life simulation game, The Sims 4. The Sims can now choose to be polyamorous with the game’s latest update. The Sims/Youtube Coming July 25, the update is part of the … Read more
The Nintendo Switch remake of the iconic role-playing game “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door” features a transgender character, the game’s creators confirmed. The trans character, Vivian, originally appeared in the 2004 version of the game, which was released for Nintendo Game Cube. In the new update of the game, released on Thursday, Vivian — who … Read more