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Video games
Here's why Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard
Jan 18, 2022
Microsoft plans to spend nearly $70 billion for the video game maker, whose problematic workplace culture will present challenges.
Looking for a gift for the video gamer in your family? Good luck.
Dec 9, 2021
There's a gaming console shortage thanks to the computer chip shortage and high pandemic demand.
This video game company wants to make the industry safer for marginalized people
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Sep 27, 2021
Kim Belair co-founded Sweet Baby Inc. to create a safe place in the game industry. Can the values behind the company scale up?
Cyberpunk 2077. Hot. Mess. Discuss.
Dec 18, 2020
The much-anticipated video game was finally released. Now, refunds are being offered.
As more and more people download video games, what's the future for retailers?
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 8, 2020
Video game retailer GameStop reports third quarter earnings, but its business model may be getting old.
With some college sports on hold, an opportunity for esports to thrive
Sep 15, 2020
Schools are trying to get esports programs started during the pandemic.
Why people still love Pac-Man, 40 years later
May 22, 2020
Creator Toru Iwatani wanted to make a mass-market product that nongamers and girls would love, too.
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Twitch CEO Emmett Shear: "People need to connect online"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
May 12, 2020
In the age of social distancing, are people looking for community via streaming service Twitch? According to the numbers, they might be.
Video games attract millions of players as the world "shelters in place"
Mar 30, 2020
With more people stuck inside during the COVID-19 pandemic, some are flocking to console and computer games.
The economic ripples of events canceled due to COVID-19
by
Janet Nguyen
Mar 11, 2020
Events like Coachella generate hundreds of millions for the parts of the country they take place in.