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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.
Women in Combat Roles: Who Knew Video Games Were So Progressive?
When the Pentagon announced this week that the U.S. military will allow women to fight on the front lines within a few years, I was taken aback – but not because...
Guns, Violence, Video Games, Irrationalism and the NRA’s Tedious New iOS App
While the popular narrative is going to be that the violent-video-game-hating NRA just licensed a self-promotional video game (and isn't that hypocritical), the...
Sandy Hook Shooting: Video Games Blamed, Again
It's natural in emotional times to search for answers, but there's no evidence that violent media leads to mass homicides
Which 14 Video Games Made It Into MoMA’s Permanent Collection?
Video games are officially art now
All-TIME 100 Video Games
From Adventure to Zork, here are our picks for the All-TIME 100 greatest video games.
Xbox or Wii: Which Is Better for Sedentary Kids?
Playing video games isn’t exactly demanding on the body, but some newer versions may get children moving enough to keep them healthy. Researchers at the...
Is the Handheld Video Games Market Shrinking? Or Just Changing?
You've probably heard someone, somewhere, claim smartphones are encroaching on handheld gaming's turf. It's what you're seeing anywhere you go, after all: in...
Yeouch: Video Games Programmed to Zap Players via Shock Collars
Witness two enterprising gamers who modified an old Sega Genesis console to deliver jolts to controller-connected shock collars every time the in-game...
Ouya: A Wake-Up Call for Video Games
I'm not yet convinced that Ouya will be a long-term success. There are too many unanswered questions about performance, developer support and mainstream...
How Redbox Is Moving Video Games (and Why Dark Souls Isn't a Hot Rental)
Redbox successfully bucked the declining retail-rental trend, rolling out tens of thousands of kiosks and raking in massive revenue. Can it pull off a similar...
6 Unexpectedly Entertaining Educational Video Games for Kids
These six games will capture kids' attention with their sheer fun factor, all the while encouraging creativity, socializing, and learning.
