Pan American Day: 35 Nations Quietly Build Unity on April 14
Every April 14, Pan American Day celebrates over a century of cooperation across 35 nations in the Americas. It's not flashy, but it marks real progress in how neighbors work together.
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NFL Brings First American Football Game to Paris in 2026
The New Orleans Saints will make history by playing the NFL's first ever regular-season game in France at Paris's 81,000-seat Stade de France. This milestone marks the league's latest step in bringing American football to millions of European fans.
Wholesome Direct Returns June 6 With 50+ Cozy Games
The beloved Wholesome Direct gaming showcase is back for its seventh year, bringing more than 50 adorable games to screens worldwide on June 6. Proceeds from merch sales will support the Transgender Law Center, continuing the event's tradition of raising money for good causes.
4 Classic Games Join Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed four gaming legends that shaped how millions play today. Angry Birds, Silent Hill, Dragon Quest, and FIFA International Soccer earned their place in history.
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Mexican Sweet Bread Gets Its Own Nintendo Game
A Nintendo Switch game dedicated to Mexican pan dulce is celebrating the country's beloved bakery culture through puzzle gameplay and stunning illustrations. PancitoMerge lets players run a Mexican panadería, stacking conchas, orejas, and other iconic breads while learning their unique histories.
ASU's GAME School Trains Next Gen of Gaming Innovators
Arizona State University launched a groundbreaking interdisciplinary school that's preparing students for careers in the gaming industry, which now outpaces film and music combined. The GAME School combines arts, engineering, and storytelling to train the next generation of game creators through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.
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Native Americans Invented Dice 12,000 Years Ago
New research reveals Native Americans were playing games of chance during the Ice Age, pushing back the history of dice by more than 6,000 years. This discovery rewrites what we know about ancient intellectual innovation.
Native Americans Played Dice 12,000 Years Ago
Ancient Native Americans were rolling dice and playing games of chance thousands of years before anyone in the Old World, rewriting what we thought we knew about early probability. These weren't just simple toys but sophisticated social tools that built bridges between communities.
Google Play Lets You Try Games Free Before Buying
Google Play just launched Game Trials, letting mobile gamers test paid games before spending money. The feature gives players up to 60 minutes of free gameplay to decide if a game is worth buying.
Peru's Ángelo Caro Chases Olympic Gold After World Silver
Peruvian skateboarding star Ángelo Caro, fresh off winning world championship silver, has his sights set on two golden moments: winning at home during the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima and claiming Olympic gold in Los Angeles 2028. The 26-year-old skater is training harder than ever to bring his country the victories they've been dreaming of.
California Advances Bill to Save Online Games from Shutdown
A California bill protecting gamers' access to online games just cleared a major legislative hurdle. If passed, publishers would need to refund players or keep games playable even after shutting down servers.
Linux Gaming Developers Unite to Improve Player Experience
Eight major Linux gaming projects are joining forces to make gaming smoother for everyone. The Open Gaming Collective will share fixes and improvements instead of working separately.
California Passes Bill to Protect Access to Video Games
California just took a major step toward protecting gamers from losing access to the games they've purchased. The state assembly passed groundbreaking legislation that could force gaming companies to keep digital games playable, even after official support ends.
Game Studio Workers Form Union After Weathering Layoffs
After two rounds of layoffs, all 13 workers at Heart Machine united to form a union that their employer voluntarily recognized. The indie studio behind Hyper Light Drifter joins a growing wave of game developers protecting their careers in an industry facing massive job cuts.
Vampire Survivors Spinoff Revives Hit Game's Magic
The beloved indie game Vampire Survivors gets a fresh twist with a new spinoff that trades real-time action for strategic card battles. Vampire Crawlers proves that great game design can successfully jump genres while keeping players hooked.
Vampire Survivors Studio Opens 2 Studios, 15 Games Coming
The indie game company behind the hit Vampire Survivors is growing fast, with two new studios and over 15 games in development. With 27 million players already hooked, Poncle is proving one great idea can spark a creative empire.
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Walmart México Hires Coders Through Fortnite Game
Walmart México is recruiting software developers through custom coding challenges inside the popular video game Fortnite. It's the first time a Latin American company has turned the gaming platform into a virtual hiring hall.
This Weird Indie Game is 2026's Most Joyful Surprise
A quirky new game called Titanium Court defies easy description but delivers pure creative delight. It's a genre-bending adventure that reminds players why indie games matter.
Cozy Games' Help 30M Players Find Peace After Work
Millions of adults are swapping stressful video games for relaxing virtual gardening and decorating. These "cozy games" are now an $855 million industry helping people cope with burnout.
California Bill Could Save Your Online Games Forever
California lawmakers are advancing a groundbreaking bill that would require game publishers to keep online games playable even after support ends. The Protect Our Games Act just cleared three major committees and is headed for a full Assembly vote.
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