This content is sponsored by the Entertainment Software Association. Traditionally, video games may have been viewed as something for kids as a way to pass the time and have a little fun, but that ...

Over 37.5 million people play video games in Germany, the highest number ever recorded for the country. A boost in the number of over-60s gamers, which has grown from 6.4 million people to 7.7 million ...

People underestimate video games. Dismiss them as time sinks, distractions, things for kids. They miss the point. Because the best games teach—lessons wrapped in pixels and sound, reflexes honed in ...

CU Boulder scientists find that playing video games comes with small but significant cognitive benefits Ever since video games began to gain widespread popularity, some have questioned how playing ...

In brief: Video games have grown from what was once a hobby viewed by many as niche or only for children to the highest-grossing entertainment industry. That change has resulted in many people making ...

A group made up of blind and partially sighted people say more needs to be done to make them feel included in gaming.

Video games are increasingly popular among young Americans, with a majority of children wanting video game-related gifts. Experts recommend parents familiarize themselves with ESRB ratings to ensure ...

Welcome to Video Games Weekly on Engadget. Expect a new story every Monday or Tuesday (Or, I dunno, Thursday), broken into two parts. The first is a space for short essays and ramblings about video ...

“In terms of software, PC gaming is now overwhelmingly digital, and physical versions are largely obsolete,” says Manu Rosier, market intelligence director at Newzoo. “We do not expect tariffs to ...

The world’s richest man doesn’t have time to level his characters but wants people to see him as a ‘living god of video games.’ Reading time 3 minutes According to one of Elon Musk’s gamer buddies, ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Playing video games is getting more expensive these days, with companies like Nintendo and Microsoft announcing plans to charge $80 for games, and ...

Gaming disorder has been added to an international classification of diseases. "Call of Duty," "Grand Theft Auto" and "Fortnite" are just some of the super-popular video games that have captured the ...