video games

Nintendo profit plunge 55% as sales of Switch console slump

Investors hold out hope the video game company will launch a new hit device soon.

'Grand Theft Auto' maker Take-Two, Electronic Arts likely to avoid big hit during strike by industry talent: analysts

The strike, which began last week, marked the latest in Hollywood after unions representing writers and actors took to the picket lines last year seeking protections against the use of artificial intelligence.

Video game performers to go on strike in another blow to Hollywood — here's why

The decision follows months of negotiations with major video game companies including Activision Productions, Electronic Arts and Epic Games.

Pornography feels more rewarding than money or gaming in men, study finds

Not all vices are created equally.

EA Sports 'College Football 25' fans rejoice in game's long-awaited return: 'Highlight of my year'

"We will all be glued to our TVs Friday. If you thought the summer of 'Barbie' was huge, just wait for this," said one diehard player.

Kids' screen time should be cut to this surprisingly low number of hours a week, experts say

The mental health and behavioral benefits can be seen in as little as two weeks.

Arch Manning gets enormous payday to promote college football video game

If it's in the game, it's in the game — Arch Manning included.

Twitch steamer Sketch emotionally addresses leak of old OnlyFans porn: 'I'm a changed person'

A popular Twitch streamer gave an emotional apology to fans after images of him appearing in gay porn on OnlyFans were leaked online, telling his 1.1 million followers he has...

Even the Sims are polyamorous now with latest 'Lovestruck' game update

Gamers are taking their virtual relationships to the next level.

PlayStation police simulator violates 'NYPD' trademark

Since May 23, "Cop Officers: Police Simulator of NYPD City" has been available for $14.99 through the PlayStation Store.

Jailhouse crock: NYC blows $59K on Playstation games for prisoners

NYC's Department of Correction spent nearly $60,000 in taxpayer cash on new Playstation 4 and 5 video games, according to city records.

NJ video game nut flies to Florida overnight to attack online rival with hammer: cops

Edward Kang is facing attempted murder and burglary charges after flying to Florida overnight to attack a rival gamer with a hammer in his own home, authorities said.

Nintendo includes transgender character in new ‘Paper Mario’ video game

The trans character, Vivian, is subject to relentless bullying by her sisters in the game.

The true story of a Staten Island hero soldier, whose spirit lives on in the 'SSG Michael H. Ollis' ferry

After eight months, the 24-year-old Staten Islander was about to fly out to Bagram, Afghanistan, as Tom Sileo details in ‘I Have Your Back – How An American Soldier Became...

Dear Abby: I have a secret apartment my husband doesn't know about

Dear Abby weighs in on a woman who is secretly renting an apartment to avoid her husband and a significant other who loves to play video games.

Steam blasted for hosting video game that lets players kill 'enemy' IDF soldiers: 'Boycott immediately'

“You can upgrade your abilities and kill the enemies faster,” the free game's description reads.

Wordle driving you mad? Why the New York Times game is a problem for mental health, therapists say

The game has overtaken patients' lives, said one psychologist, and is getting "in the way of regularly scheduled programming."