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Who are the 10 Best Queer Video Game Characters?
We're here to give you a list of our 10 favorite queer video game characters who have changed the landscape of the industry.
Watch: Ready for an RPG That Lets You Be a 'Golden Girl?'
An upcoming video game will allow players to slip into the role of the Golden Girl of their choice.
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.
Outsmarting Humans Just One Step for AI Video Game Players
Gran Turismo players have been competing against computer-generated racecars since the 1990s, but the new AI driver that was unleashed last week on Gran Turismo 7 is smarter and faster.
UK Watchdog Says Microsoft's Activision Deal Hurts Gamers
Microsoft's stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom.
Watch: Harry Potter Game 'Hogwarts Legacy' Features Trans Character
The biggest surprise about the upcoming "Harry Potter" video game "Hogwarts Legacy" might be that it features a transgender character.
God of War, Wordle Lead a Bumpy Year in Video Games
It's been a bumpy year for video games, but there were still innovative challenges and fascinating stories. Here are the games we enjoyed the most in 2022.
Making 'Indie' Video Games Gets Trickier as Industry Evolves
How long "indie" studios can flourish is up for debate as the gaming industry undergoes increasing consolidation.
Blizzard, NetEase Game Partnership in China to End
American game developer Blizzard Entertainment said Thursday it will suspend most of its game services in mainland China after current licensing agreements with Chinese game company NetEase end.
Twitter Reminds Us that Pokémon is in Fact Very Queer
After a Twitter debate ensued about LGBTQ+ representation the Pokémon franchise, we're breaking down some of queerest elements from the anime series and video games.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Deal Gets Global Scrutiny
Microsoft's plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, transforming the Xbox maker into something like a Netflix for video games.
Fun Multiplayer Games to Check Out with Your Friends
In this article, we'll recommend a few different multiplayer games that are perfect for playing with friends, both online and offline!
'Stray' Cat Video Game Brings Some Benefits to Real Cats
The virtual hero from the video game sensation "Stray" doesn't just wind along rusted pipes and decode clues in a seemingly abandoned city. The daring orange tabby is helping real world cats as well.
Famous Types of Retro Games
Ever since the technology existed to make it possible there have been video games — dating back as far as 1952.
'Sims' Game Expands Sexual Orientation Options in Update
The free update for "Sims 4" will make it easier for players to create Sims that better reflect their own sexual orientation and romantic/sexual attraction.
EA Sports and FIFA End Partnership, both Eye New Video Games
Licensing rights for the game earn FIFA about $150 million annually — the single biggest commercial earner in its expected $7 billion total revenue from 2019-2022.
Wordle Answer Changed to Avoid Fraught Word, NY Times Says
The New York Times moved swiftly to change Monday's answer to its daily Wordle puzzle out of fear that it would be seen as some sort of commentary on the debate over abortion rights.
Ms. Pac-Man Clears Path to World Video Game Hall of Fame
More than 40 years after blazing a trail for female video game characters, Ms. Pac-Man was inducted Thursday into the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
Is 'Pokémon Unite' Machamp Now a Leather Daddy?
The Nintendo Switch game "Pokémon Unite" changed the skin for one of its characters and social media went wild with its response.
Sims LGBTQ+-Inclusive Game Pack Won't be Censored...or Available in Russia
A new game pack for The Sims 4 won't be censored to remove lesbian-themed content. But it also won't be sold in Russia, thanks to that country's notorious "No Homo Promo" law.