Sometimes A Little More Minecraft May Be Quite All Right
Minecraft can be more social and creative than watching TV. But kids' drive to play for hours on end can strain recommended limits on screen time. What's a mother to do?
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Now In Theaters, Video Game Tournaments On The Really Big Screen
Gaming is moving beyond the living room and into movie theaters, with promoters hoping to expand big-screen play nationwide. For participants, it's a chance to socialize while doing what they love.
The Unlikely Stars Of Americans' Favorite Video Games
More than a third of Americans play video games three or more hours a week. Part of the appeal is the richly developed characters in the games.
Video Game Based On Ancient Story Aims For Audiences In Iran, Beyond
Two entrepreneurs with Iranian roots hope to make an international splash with a new online multiplayer game that is an update of a 1,000-year-old Iranian poem.
Virtual Games Try To Generate Real Empathy For Faraway Conflict
A corner of the video game industry is covering the news through immersive experiences. One game transports players into the middle of the Syrian civil war.
Inventor Ralph Baer, The 'Father Of Video Games,' Dies At 92
Video games have become a ubiquitous, billion-dollar industry, but all of the Playstations, Xboxes and Wiis can be traced back to the work of Robert Baer and his "Brown Box." He died Saturday.
Minecraft's Business Model: A Video Game That Leaves You Alone
Microsoft is buying the company that created the video game Minecraft, which has a loyal following in part because of the freedom it allows players — including freedom from pressure to buy add-ons.
One Feminist Critic's Battle With Gaming's Darker Side
This week, Anita Sarkeesian, known for her series critiquing the portrayal of women in video games, canceled a talk at Utah State University after the school received a threat of a mass shooting.
#Gamergate Controversy Fuels Debate On Women And Video Games
A debate has flared surrounding ethics in video game journalism and the role and treatment of women in the video game industry. Attacks online have turned heated, vicious and ugly.
Native Stories From Alaska Give Gamers Something To Play With
The video game Never Alone draws on a traditional Inupiaq story and the actual experiences of native Alaskan elders, storytellers and youth.