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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.
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.
The tradition of singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before sporting events began over 100 years ago at a World Series game, long before it was even America's official anthem. Baseball helped turn a wartime moment of unity into a beloved tradition that now opens every game.
A Saudi Arabian game studio just secured $1.5 million to bring Ancient Arabian mythology to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC worldwide. Ash Games is turning regional folklore into global entertainment while building the Kingdom's gaming industry.
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.
President Trump is signing an executive order to guarantee the historic Army-Navy football game keeps its sacred December broadcast window. The move protects a 126-year tradition from being squeezed out by expanded college football playoffs and competing TV deals.
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.
A young Saudi game studio just secured $1 million to bring its mobile games to players worldwide. FLOATY Studio's success shows how Saudi Arabia is becoming a powerhouse in the global gaming industry.
Team Venezuela is sharing their rich cultural heritage on baseball's biggest stage by performing tambores, a traditional Afro-Venezuelan dance, before every World Baseball Classic game. The joyful pre-game ritual has captivated fans worldwide while celebrating Venezuela's deep musical roots.
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.
For over 20 years, Vinita Sidhartha has been tracing game boards carved into temple floors and fort walls across India, bringing forgotten pastimes back to life. Her company Kreeda is helping a new generation rediscover the games their ancestors played centuries ago.
A wave of new indie games is proving that gaming can be both fun and thoughtful, with titles focusing on renewable energy, creativity, and community. From solar-powered farming to streetball nostalgia, these games show how small studios are making big statements about what matters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clinically designed video games are showing real results for young people struggling with ADHD and depression, offering families a new path when traditional therapy wait times stretch for months. Johns Hopkins researchers found these specially designed games delivered modest but meaningful improvements that both kids and parents could see.
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.
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.
Louise Hoskins became Australia's oldest Commonwealth Games gold medalist at 76, proving it's never too late to shine on the world stage. The Glasgow Games launched careers for athletes from 14 to 76 while saving a beloved sporting tradition.
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