Articles
Cheating in Online Video Games
Cheating has a long and storied history in video games, from the infamous Konami code to playing as Bill Clinton in NBA Jam. But that was back when gaming meant...
Not Just Child’s Play: Video Games Could Slow Mental Decline
The quick-thinking skills required in video games may be more helpful than crossword puzzles in slowing or even reversing declines in brain function that come...
WATCH: Finally, Video Games You Play by Peeing
What inspired prince-of-lavatories genius came up with this: video games you play by peeing.
Let’s Talk About Microtransactions in Video Games
TIME Tech talks about EA's move to infuse all of its games with pay-as-you-play microtransactions.
The Super Bowl of Video Games. Literally.
In its 19th year, the Madden Bowl gives actual football players tiny controllers and lets them compete three days before Super Bowl Sunday.
Photo Essays
LIFE Goes to a College Joust, 1952
It lasted roughly one thousand years (give or take a few centuries). It generated mind-boggling advances in science, technology and medicine. It saw magnificent...
The Secret World of Cosplay
A behind-the-scenes look at how cosplayers bring their favorite characters from Japanese anime, comic books and video games to life Photographs and story by...
Time.com Specials
Coolest Video Games 2004
A look at the year's best games, from the newest "Grand Theft Auto" to the second installment of "Half Life"
Tech Buyer's Guide 2006
High-def TVs? Cheaper. Cell phones? Smarter and thinner. Video games? Sweeter. It's been a great year for all things electronic
