Video Games

Tabletop gaming will be celebrated in Center City Philadelphia this weekend as PAX Unplugged takes over the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Here’s what it’s all about.

Sony’s PlayStation Network went down Monday night, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren’t able to sign in to their accounts.

Playground Productions announced that it is officially relaunching the beloved “Backyard Sports” video game franchise.

Hollywood’s video game performers went on strike Friday after negotiations with game industry giants that began more than a year and a half ago came to a halt over artificial intelligence protections.

SAG-AFTRA negotiators say gains have been made over wages and job safety in the video game contract, but that the two sides remained split over the regulation of generative AI.

The video game Palworld is shattering download records and has been called “Pokemon with guns” by gamers.

The teen, who goes by the nickname Blue Scuti on social media, posted a video Tuesday on his YouTube page showing him appearing to defeat the popular puzzle game.

Rockstar Games, the company behind the 25-year-old series, released a first look at Grand Theft Auto VI on Monday evening.

How dodo codes and Reddit threads led to an enduring friendship and an “instant, almost karmic connection.”

The SAG-AFTRA has voted 98.32% in favor of authorizing a strike with the ten major video game companies as the two sides remain at odds over a new contract, the actors union announced on Monday.

Charles Martinet became the voice of Mario in the 1990s.

Charles Martinet, who has been original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar will be on the cover for the newest “NHL” video game installment, EA Sports announced.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is in the “Madden” 99 Club for the third time after winning regular season and Super Bowl MVP honors last season.

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce was named to the 99 Club for “Madden NFL 24” and set the record for the most appearances by a tight end.

Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin became the first player to make the “Madden” 99 Club at his position in two decades.

Aaron Donald is in the “Madden” 99 Club for the seventh time, passing Peyton Manning for the most appearances in the video game’s history.

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson was named the first member of the 99 Club for “Madden NFL 24.”

Kobe Bryant will be on the cover of the Kobe Bryant and Black Mamba Editions of “NBA 2K24.” Check out the covers here.