Video Game History Foundation founder says piracy remains the only viable game preservation method
The organization representing game publishers helped kill a preservation bill. Now it's being blamed for pushing archivists toward piracy
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Sony will stop making physical PlayStation games starting in 2028
The end of an era is upon us
Mathematicians used Minecraft mobs to calculate Pi without writing a single line of code
A slime-powered experiment turned creature movement and item drops into a Monte Carlo simulation
Take-Two CEO says GTA 6 price will be "very reasonable" amid $100+ speculation
Launching in November on PS5 and Xbox Series
This $35,000 computer made of living human neurons can run Doom
Biotech startup is now selling rack-mounted computers powered by brain cells
Legends of Tech: Nintendo Entertainment System
Before the NES, home consoles were a burned market in the US. Nintendo reversed that narrative with games that turned consoles into a global industry again.
Duke Nukem 3D turns 30, developer celebrates iconic shooter's anniversary
In brief: Duke Nukem 3D remains one of the most critically acclaimed first-person shooters of all time. While not as influential as Doom, Duke 3D is arguably the most memorable of the "Doom clones" that followed in id Software's wake, and it remains enjoyable three decades later.
Amazon shares first look at Sophie Turner as Tomb Raider's Lara Croft
Cast also includes Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs
First look: Amazon is planning a major revival of Tomb Raider as the iconic video game franchise approaches its 30th anniversary. The company has revealed the full cast for the upcoming live-action series and shared early looks at two new games scheduled for release in 2026 and 2027.
GameStop is closing hundreds of stores as the physical game era fades
Is GameStop on track to become the next Blockbuster?
Lara Croft and Tomb Raider earn two new entries in Guinness World Records
Croft has appeared on nearly twice as many magazine covers as the leading real-life cover girl
Analogue's Nintendo 64 4K remake finally ships November 18 after repeated delays
The $250 console is already sold out
A Musical Journey Through PC Gaming's Most Unforgettable Soundtracks
Some soundtracks stay with you long after the game ends. PC gaming is full of those moments: melodies tied to places, stories, and memories we never left behind.
Gamers aren't buying GTA VI for $100 – survey shows
The sweet spot to maximize sales and revenue is $70
GOG opens up about the uphill battle of fighting DRM and preserving classic PC games
Maciej Gołębiewski tells weird stories about the popular PC game store
Fans are remastering the original Unreal because Epic won't
Modders revive 1998's Unreal with a fan-made remaster
From Harvard to Half-Life: Gabe Newell reflects on his unconventional path to founding Valve
Gaming pioneer Gabe Newell talks life, games, and creativity in rare interview
Wolfenstein video game franchise set for TV adaptation at Amazon MGM
After four decades, Wolfenstein is headed to the small screen
Dragon Quest I & II return in HD-2D remakes nearly four decades later
Pre-orders now open, launching October 30
Most online games are now dead, Stop Killing Games proponents say
Planned obsolescence is becoming a successful business model for publishers
Former PlayStation boss says gaming price hikes are inevitable, but lack of value is the real issue
Is it me, or is the industry as a whole missing the point?
Editor's take: Game prices are climbing to $70 and beyond, with publishers blaming inflation and rising development costs. However, players are pushing back against the price hikes because current big-budget games consistently fail to deliver comparable value. Current prices are a symptom of a much bigger problem.
Atari 2600: The Atlantis of Game Consoles
Atari rose like a legend, bringing arcade games home with the 2600 - then fell just as fast. This is the story of a console that shaped gaming history and nearly took the industry down with it.
European watchdogs demand game companies stop predatory virtual currency sales to children
These common sense rules would protect adults just as much as children
Indie studios and homebrewers are still making great new RPGs with a 25-year-old King's Field toolkit
FromSoftware's aging game maker is still cranking out decent retro dungeon crawlers
GTA VI's rumored $100 price tag sparks debate among gamers and analysts
Would you pay $100 for it?
Acclaim is making a surprise comeback after decades
The new Acclaim will focus on indie developers and classic IP