Mom finds inappropriate messages sent to her daughter on Roblox

‘Hardly anything is blocked’: Mom warns fellow parents when she finds inappropriate messages sent to her daughter on Roblox game

'It continues.'

On Mar 5, 2024 by Grace Fowler

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Popular ‘Minecraft’ server by YouTuber Quackity explodes in controversy after moderators revolt

Moderators say they were underpaid and overworked.

On Mar 4, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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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 Jan 14, 2024 by Kira Deshler

Kim Kardashian Hollywood player invested 10 years in the game. Now they’re shutting it down

‘What about my kids? I got 2 kids’: Kim Kardashian: Hollywood player invested 10 years in the game. Now they’re shutting it down

'@Kim Kardashian u owe this woman.'

On Jan 8, 2024 by Jack Alban

Man with video game in background talking to camera(l), Overcooked 2 game on device(c), Same man pointing to tv(r)

‘Breaking up relationships since it came out’: Husband says wife’s work is ‘unacceptable’ while couple plays Overcooked

'Has you feeling like Gordon Ramsay.'

On Jan 3, 2024 by Kahron Spearman

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‘The Day Before’ controversy, explained: Why the death of an indie game studio stands as a cautionary tale for creators

Indie game developer Fntastic spent years working on their highly-anticipated horror game. Four days after its debut, the studio shuttered.

On Dec 13, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Alex Jones launches arcade-style video game—where you go to Epstein Island to hunt Bill Clinton

The 2-D platformer has players battling against various boogeymen of New World Order conspiracies

On Nov 27, 2023 by Marlon Ettinger

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Nickmercs controversy shows that streaming platform Kick is still for gambling

Kick and gambling site Stake are tied at the hip, no matter what they want you to believe.

On Oct 31, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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‘The future of Smash Bros tournaments is in jeopardy’: Nintendo announces new rules for community esports events, and fans aren’t happy

The video game developer has a long history of fiercely protecting its IP, despite pleas from gamers to loosen up restrictions.

On Oct 25, 2023 by Steven Asarch

Activision Blizzard logo on smartphone screen in hand against background of Microsoft logo

How the FTC flubbed its chance to freeze Microsoft’s Blizzard Activision acquisition

Here's the latest.

On Sep 19, 2023 by Jack Grauer

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Think you could be a cashier? There’s a game for that—the McDonald’s POS Training Simulator

Ever wondered how you might be as a McDonald's cashier? Now you can find out.

On Sep 18, 2023 by Kahron Spearman

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‘They will destroy indie gaming’: Why Unity’s runtime fee is the biggest gaming scandal of 2023

The game engine Unity announced a controversial 'runtime fee' that could bankrupt the studios behind games like 'Among Us.'

On Sep 14, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Sam Coe in Starfield speaking with response options for player at bottom including option to flirt

‘Actually, I played Sam as bisexual’: ‘Starfield’ voice actor responds to homophobic complaint

'Starfield' NPC Sam Coe can flirt with male characters—and a conservtive gamer had a problem with that.

On Sep 5, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

miner with garbage can on head (l) woman with wide eyes (c) player shooting miner with laser gun (r)

‘It’s a Bethesda game alright’: ‘Starfield’ players say the game is full of bugs

Gamers keep finding glitches like disembodied heads and NPCs yeeting themselves into space.

On Sep 5, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

What does 'skill issue' mean?

What does ‘skill issue’ mean?

A term that got popular in gaming communities has evolved into a more general insult online.

On Sep 5, 2023 by Audra Schroeder