Investigative journalist Chris Hansen warns parents about Roblox, comparing it to an amusement park where “kids are flying off” the rides. The “To Catch a Predator” host sat down for the “Planet Tyrus” podcast to explain his findings and what he claims is a surge of grooming on the site. Hansen noted that the platform’s visual style, which … Read more
Power down the play. Video games can be a fun way to relax and turn off your brain, and with 61% of Americans ages 5 to 90 report they play video games for at least an hour each week. But all that game time can add up, as new research shows how excessive game play can be … Read more
The Las Vegas skyline went full Jedi as Disney and Lucasfilm joined forces with Lego to transform the Sphere into an interactive Star Wars video game for Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. The massive exosphere encasing the Sphere featured a towering Lego Death Star, blasting beams of light and Star Wars action into the desert … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. If you’re scrambling for a Christmas gift to beat this year’s shipping deadlines, the Nintendo Switch is your golden ticket to holiday cheer. This year, nothing says “perfect present” quite … Read more
Voice actor Jim Ward has died at 66. His wife Janice told TMZ that he died on Wednesday, of complications from advanced Alzheimer’s. Per the outlet, the “Fairly OddParents” actor was being treated at Los Angeles at Silverado Beverly Place Memory Care at the time of his death. His longtime rep, Arlene Thornton, told The Post … Read more
My hands were slick with sweat as I clutched the Wii controller, limbs flailing wildly as I struggled to keep up with the “Womanizer” routine on Just Dance. It was the late aughts, and I detested almost all forms of physical activity. But when my family became one of the first on the block to … Read more
It’s not all fun and games. Experts have long warned that spending a lot of time playing video games can increase anxiety, depression, eye strain, the risk of developing obesity and other health woes. Research has also shown a link between excessive gaming and another serious issue you might not expect — with one expert … Read more
Results from a union member vote on a tentative contract between video game performers and their employers are expected Wednesday evening. If ratified, the contract would formally end a nearly three-year effort from Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists negotiators to obtain a new contract for video game performers. The process, which included an 11-month strike … Read more
It’s only right that Saquon Barkley and his otherworldly moves are gracing the cover of the next “Madden” video game. Barkley had a superb first season with the Eagles in 2024-25 which culminated in a Super Bowl victory. Through 2,005 rushing yards and 15 total touchdowns, he made many video-game-like moves, but the backwards hurdle … Read more
The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted four honorees, paying tribute to games that challenged players and changed the industry. Making up the Class of 2025 are: Defender, the 1981 arcade game that raised the bar on difficulty; Tamagotchi, the digital pets that bridged toys and video games; GoldenEye 007, whose four-person mode … Read more
The makers of “Grand Theft Auto” have shifted gears. “Grand Theft Auto VI,” the video game that’s been 12 years in the making, just had its release date pushed to May 26, 2026. “We are very sorry that this is later than you expected,” an apology on Rockstar Games’ website read. “The interest and excitement … Read more
R.I.P. Joel Miller. Pedro Pascal’s character was murdered by Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby on Sunday night’s episode of “The Last Of Us”— and now Pascal is speaking out about the shocking moment. “I’m in active denial,” the 50-year-old actor told Entertainment Weekly. “I realize this more and more as I get older, I find myself slipping … Read more
Today’s stars have no walk of shame. Once upon a time in Hollywood, A-listers made serious cash hawking TVs, whisky, kitchenware and other goods in cheesy commercials which only aired in Asia, safe in the knowledge nobody they knew would see them. Actors Brad Pitt (who hawked Roots Ice coffee in Japan) or Harrison Ford … Read more
It’s giving meme-craft. “A Minecraft Movie” left Hollywood in a state of giddy shock when the final box office numbers for its opening weekend arrived. The Jack Black-Jason Momoa movie, which has already become the highest grossing movie adaptation of a video game ever, ended up taking home $162.7 million in the US and $150.7 … Read more
Game over. Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter, one of the most recognized women in the gaming space, confirmed that her scene was cut from the newly released “A Minecraft Movie” — six months after she coincidentally spoke out against the film’s star Jason Mamoa’s alleged on-set behavior. “I would much rather not have that 30 seconds than … Read more
A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco, indicates that pre-teens with greater exposure to certain types of tech use could be at a higher risk of developing manic symptoms. Published in the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, the study analyzed a nationwide sample of 9,243 children in the U.S. between 10 and … Read more
Jerry Jeudy isn’t buying it. The Browns’ star receiver said Thursday he does not believe The Athletic report that Jets owner Woody Johnson did not want to acquire him due to his low “Madden NFL” rating. “To be honest, I don’t believe it. I think that’s fake news, for real,” Jeudy said. “Why would somebody … Read more
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