Game Design: The Elements of a Great Game

What are the main elements of a great game? Game mechanics, a good story, visual appeal, sound design, UX and UI, testing, and marketing.

Starfield’s Woke Controversy

What do you think about the Starfield “woke” controversy?

Our Favorite PC Games with Halloween Themes

Our favorite PC games to keep you spooked this Halloween, plus games with Halloween themes that are not-so-scary.

The Tetris Effect: Author Says Tetris Movie Ripped off His Tetris History Book

Tech journalist Dan Ackerman claims Apple’s Tetris movie ripped off his 2016 book, “The Tetris Effect.”

Microsoft Edge Gaming Themes

Make browsing fun with Microsoft Edge gaming themes!

A Brief Overview of Early Video Game History

The joy of play is timeless. Follow the history of video games—from dots on a screen to immersive virtual worlds.

Red Cross Urges Gamers to Stop Committing War Crimes

Please stop committing war crimes in multiplayer games, it’s upsetting the Red Cross.

12 Iconic Female Video Game Characters

These female video game characters have left a lasting impression on gamers everywhere.

Limited Run Games Caters to Bullies

Normal people are not welcome at Limited Run Games.

10 Reasons Why You Should Play Pickleball

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. because it’s easy to learn, fun to play, and enjoyed by all age groups.

How To Give Your Homeschooled Teens a Much-Needed Break

Your homeschooled teens work hard, so give them some time off now and then. Everyone needs a break!

Amazon Prime Day 2022: Free Games Giveaway!

Prime Gaming’s free games giveaway includes lots of classic and indie games.

High Score: Netflix’s Woke History of Gaming

High Score talks about iconic video games from the past that only a few of today’s gamers will remember or be aware of, but it’s a fun-to-watch series for people of all ages – gamers or not.

Gaming Through the Pandemic

Would you say that you played more games during the pandemic, or did you spend about the same amount of time gaming? These survey results may surprise you!

GAME OVER! Video Game Companies Boycott Russia

Indie developers as well as the biggest names in gaming have all said “Game Over” to Russia – at least to some extent – with one notable exception.

The Seedy Side of the Metaverse

Probe finds teens are exposed to grooming and rape threats in the seedy side of the Metaverse.

Gaming Against Teen Dating Violence

Jennifer Ann’s Group promotes emotional health and wellness games to change the mindshift of teen dating violence.

Why Are Graphics Cards So Hard To Find?

Retailers continue to sell out of graphics cards in minutes, if not seconds, making the GPUs incredibly hard to obtain.

Headphones for All Occasions

Headphones nowadays are cheaper, more durable, and produce better audio quality.

Will Scandal-Ridden Facebook CEO Escape to His Own Metaverse?

The name “metaverse” refers to efforts to combine virtual and augmented reality technologies in a new online realm.

The Best Video Game Soundtracks

If you’d like to add some gaming music to your collection or just want some nice tracks to listen to, check out our list of the best video game soundtracks.

Gamescom 2021 Award Winners

Gamescom 2021 is officially a wrap and what a great gaming event it was!