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‘Massive for the industry’: International Olympic Committee votes to make Esports an official Olympic event

The games will debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2025.

On by Mike Hadge

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‘Destroy on sight’: Tesla’s Cybertruck just arrived in ‘Fortnite,’ and just like in real life, reactions are mixed

The electric vehicle takes its rightful place in a video game.

On by Mike Hadge

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Coach announces first-ever video game collaboration with Roblox and ZEPETO

The fashion brand is entering the world of gaming.

On by Mike Hadge

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Call of Duty Pride flag bullets spark uproar from those pushing fake trans mass shooter panic

The game introduced LGBTQ themed weapon skins in honor of Pride month.

On by Tricia Crimmins

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‘Fallout’ TV series appeases most fans, though long-standing rifts persist

Though certain fans had gripes with specific details, others delighted in discovering all the easter eggs and callbacks to the game.

On by Kira Deshler

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Fan-run MMORPG City of Heroes server goes legit—what’s next? 

Players are wondering how this business contract will affect the ethos of the game.

On by Kira Deshler

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Kids are attending pro-Palestine protests within Roblox

‘Doing more for Palestine than politicians.’

On by Tricia Crimmins

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In Hero Journey Club, group therapy is literally a game

Games like ‘Stardew Valley’ to ‘Minecraft’ are helping users ‘crush depression.

On by Tricia Crimmins

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Review: ‘Tetris’ is fun—but it reveals the weaknesses of a product movie

‘It’s really a story about friendship.’

On by Tiffany Kelly

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People are spoiling ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ as a new way of protesting the game

This spoiler-filled copypasta is the latest way of striking back against J.K. Rowling.

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Hogwarts Legacy’ faces new backlash over Harry Potter’s first trans character Sirona Ryan

The character’s name is under fire, prompting comparisons to tone-deaf ‘Harry Potter’ names like Cho Chang.

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The ‘Forspoken’ dialogue controversy is back with vengeance—and it’s more complicated than before

‘Forspoken’ is facing criticism both for ‘cringey’ one-liners, and for a lack of Black writers on its creative team.

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Why the clickers are the breakout stars of ‘The Last of Us’ episode 2

The HBO show’s recreation of ‘The Last of Us’ gameplay is earning praise from fans.

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘The Last of Us’ is a surefire hit, offering a sensitive yet gripping take on zombie clichés

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey bring emotional depth to this thrilling zombie apocalypse series.

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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People are convinced a man was arrested for putting classified military bases in Minecraft

The allegation is entirely fabricated.

On by Mikael Thalen

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