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Video games
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.
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.
For public good, not for profit.
Gaming sales top a record $120 billion in 2019
by
Nova Safo
Jan 3, 2020
The industry is growing its audience and finding new ways to monetize games.
U.S. videogame giant seeks next approval in China, despite controversy over punishing Hong Kong gamer
by
Scott Tong
Nov 22, 2019
The Chinese gaming market is estimated at more than $30 billion, second only to that of the United States.
Streaming video games are here. Does anyone want to play them?
by
Justin Ho
Nov 18, 2019
Google's new cloud-based video game service debuts this week.