Teachers Tap Students’ Enthusiasm for Video Games

There are opportunities to integrate computer science in almost any curricula if you think creatively and look for ways to use video games as a learning experience.

Myst VR: Virtual Reality Reboot of Classic Game

A new virtual reality version of Myst will be released for Oculus Quest later this year, and on SteamVR headsets “soon.”

Biden-Harris Campaign Releases Animal Crossing Yard Signs

So much for playing videogames to escape reality — the 2020 presidential election has now infiltrated “Animal Crossing.”

Enter the Algorithms: Could Mobile Games Be Part of College Admissions?

As colleges move away from the SAT, will admissions algorithms step in?

Video Games vs. Computer Games: What’s the Difference?

For most people, the terms “video games” and “computer games” are interchangeable, but is there actually a difference?

Chex Quest HD: Cult Classic ‘90s Video Game Gets Upgrade

Download and play new multiplayer Chex Quest HD available for free on STEAM!

Quern – Undying Thoughts

If you enjoyed playing Myst, you will like Quern. It has a similar mood and gameplay.

Princeton Review’s Top Game Design Schools 2020

Check out the Top 50 colleges and the Top 25 grad schools for video game design!

The History of 3D Technology, from the Stereoscope to the Viewmaster

The history of 3D technology goes back further than you might think it does. Scope out its history and see how you can teach about it in fun, innovative ways.

8 Atari Gaming Hotels Being Built in the US

Atari’s hotels promise to blend Atari-themed lodging with lots of video gaming experiences.

Half-Life: Alyx VR Game to Launch in March

Set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2, Alyx is a new full-length game built from the ground up by Valve for virtual reality.

EA Comes Back to Steam with New Games

For the first time since 2012, Electronic Arts (EA) is once again publishing new games on Valve’s Steam platform.

Global Game-Based Learning Market Surges

The K-12 education sector is expected to see a massive surge in game-based learning over the next five years.

Minecraft RTX: Real-Time Ray Tracing Makeover

NVIDIA and Microsoft bring stunning new visuals with real time ray tracing to millions of Minecrafters in Minecraft RTX.

2019 Congressional App & Coding Challenge

The 2019 Congressional App Challenge encourages students to create and submit their own app for the opportunity to receive national recognition.

CyberPunk 2077 Collector’s Edition Preorder Fail

I tried to preorder the Cyberpunk 2077 Collector’s Edition, only to be beaten by scalp bots.

How a Video Game Could Help Save Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral is an iconic landmark that influenced various facets of our culture, including video games.

Dying to Play: Young People Who Have Died While Gaming

DVT and pulmonary embolism can follow hours of non-stop playing without moving. Don’t let this happen to you!

Epic Challenge to Steam

Maybe Epic’s new PC game store is the Steam competitor the industry needs.

Educational Brain Games by the Dozen

These 12 games bridge the gap between learning and fun.

Half-Life vs Black Mesa

This essay compares the most important points of the franchise: the gameplay, graphics, and story presentation.

LIMBO and INSIDE : A Couple of Creepy Games

LIMBO and INSIDE are two creepy side-scrolling puzzle-platform games from Danish game developer Playdead.