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PlayStation police simulator violates 'NYPD' trademark
July 6, 2024 | 1:57pmSince May 23, "Cop Officers: Police Simulator of NYPD City" has been available for $14.99 through the PlayStation Store.
Meet the Long Islander who won $100K playing Candy Crush on the LIRR — now he's gunning for $1M
April 22, 2024 | 1:24pm"The LIRR became a lot sweeter when I began to play Candy Crush Saga. From there, beating levels became a staple in my day," he bragged.
Ex-video game exec slammed for bizarrely suggesting players tip developers: 'Always put burden on customers'
April 15, 2024 | 3:14pmIt's virtually impossible to get behind this.
Here are the places where people win the lottery the most — is your state one of them?
March 23, 2024 | 12:18pmThe Empire State has had the most national lottery winners than any other state, with 43 Mega Millions and 12 Powerball wins since the games’ beginnings.
Former exec hit with death sentence in poisoning of high-flying Chinese gaming company founder
March 22, 2024 | 6:37amA former executive at Yoozoo Games was sentenced to death on Friday in the 2020 poisoning of the founder of the high-profile Chinese gaming company, which has links to Game...
Sony lays off 900 workers from PlayStation division amid video game slump
February 27, 2024 | 10:55amSony Interactive Entertainment said Tuesday that it's laying off some 900 employees in its PlayStation unit -- 8% of its global workforce.
Teen gamer believed to be first to 'beat' Tetris in 40 years: 'I’m gonna pass out!'
January 3, 2024 | 11:43amWillis Gibson, 13, is believed to have reached the highest-ever level of Tetris late last month.
Twitch streamer describes abusive ex's shotgun attack before suicide: 'He just looked so evil'
December 12, 2023 | 6:22pm"The minute he saw us it was like something switched, like he had no expression on his face. Like he switched to just being evil," Avallone said.
Save up to 58% on PS5 games and take $50 off a PS5 console for Black Friday
November 24, 2023 | 1:12pmPlus, save over $20 on wireless PS5 controllers.
Save up to 50% on Nintendo Switch video games for Black Friday
November 24, 2023 | 11:43amWe also found rare deals on Joy Con controllers and console bundles.
Casino app maker AviaGames slapped with class-action lawsuit alleging it pitted players against bots
November 20, 2023 | 4:38pmAviaGames -- the Silicon Valley-based developer of popular casino apps like Bingo Tour and Solitaire Clash -- has been slapped with a class-action lawsuit that claims users were duped into...
'Grand Theft Auto VI' getting release date from Rockstar after years of fans clamoring: report
November 8, 2023 | 4:59amTen years since the last release of the series, Rockstar Games is gearing up to announce the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI," according to a new report.
Shop the 22 best 2-player board games for kids and adults
November 6, 2023 | 5:16pmIncluding games that kids and adults will enjoy.
Save up to 41% on video games and gaming gear at Amazon's October Prime Day Sale
October 10, 2023 | 4:49pmThey're all excellent gifts, too!
I thought I was making my man's ugly gaming console look nice — I should never have touched it
October 3, 2023 | 5:58pmTalk about game over.
Super Mario star announces retirement: 'You are all Numba One in my heart!'
August 21, 2023 | 3:42pmThe actor, who has voiced the mustachioed plumber since 1991, recorded several of Mario's iconic catchphrases, including “Let’s-a go,” “Mamma mia” and “Wahoo!"
NYC men sought in $300K Magic: The Gathering cards heist at Indianapolis gaming convention
August 10, 2023 | 11:56pmTwo men from the Big Apple are being sought in connection to the theft of $300,000 in gaming cards at a popular convention in Indianapolis last week, authorities announced Thursday....
Level up for less: Save 50% on this No. 1 bestselling gaming and office chair on Amazon
August 1, 2023 | 4:27pmGame on.
Get your head in the game! Get the best gaming laptops on sale right now during Amazon Prime Day
July 12, 2023 | 1:51pmGet your game on, go play with Prime.
Kobe Bryant revealed as NBA 2K cover athlete for fourth time
July 7, 2023 | 6:26amGamers will have their choice of two covers for NBA 2K24, with fans able to pre-order their copies on Friday.