Mario, Sonic and the PlayStation: What the 1990s Console Wars Left Behind
In the early 1990s, buying a video game console was rarely just a hardware decision. The box under the television decided which games a…
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Call of Duty RICOCHET Reports More Than 375 Reseller Disruptions
Activision’s anti-cheat team says it has disrupted more than 375 cheat reseller operations, issued more than 80 cease-and-desist demands and helped shut down 31…
A $1.50 Call of Duty Dispute Triggered a Swatting That Killed an Uninvolved Father
Andrew Finch was 28. He lived on McCormick Street in Wichita with his mother, his sister, his niece and two family friends, and he…
The 10 Most Anticipated Games of Fall 2026
From Marvel's Wolverine and Gears of War: E-Day to the monumental launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, here are the 10 most anticipated games…
Two Arrested After PlayStation Console Theft at Redlands GameStop; Vehicle Found in Victorville, Police Say
Two suspects were arrested and a third fled on foot after several PlayStation consoles were stolen from a Redlands GameStop and recovered 40 miles…
STLCC Lists Online Marvel Rivals Tryouts for September 7
St. Louis Community College Athletics is hosting online varsity esports tryouts from Sept. 7–10, featuring Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, and VALORANT.
Carroll University in Waukesha Accepting Applications for Esports Scholarships Up to $2,500: How to Apply
Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is offering incoming students esports scholarships between $500 and $2,500. Applications are open through March 8, 2027.
PS5 Emulator Runs GTA 5 at 60 FPS — Could GTA 6 Boot on PC Before Rockstar’s Official Release?
An open-source PS5 emulator called KyTyPS5 has gone from a broken menu to running GTA 5 at 60 FPS in under two months, sparking…
Nintendo Schedules Two Directs for September 8–9: When U.S. Fans Can Watch
Nintendo is treating fans to a double feature on Sept. 8 and 9, starting with a 30-minute Zelda 40th Anniversary celebration followed by a…
Binghamton University’s New Gaming Lounge Gives Students 12 PCs and Console Gaming
Binghamton University has opened Launch Point, a new recreational gaming lounge for residential students featuring 12 Alienware PCs and current-generation consoles.