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Homeownership in the The Sims meets homeownership IRL
by
Sean McHenry
Apr 29, 2024
"The Sims had really kind of seeded that desire for homeownership in me at a young age," said Elle Hunt, a journalist based in the U.K. "And I'd spent the interim 20 years walking away from that dream a bit."
Is "Fortnite" any more addictive than Facebook?
by
Molly Wood
Apr 23, 2019
Mental health experts aren't all on the same page.
Super Mario is back on mobile — but you’ll need to pony up $10 to play it
Dec 15, 2016
“Super Mario Brothers,” the Japanese video game franchise, is releasing its first mobile game today for iPhones and iPads, called “Super Mario Run.” There’s a free trial version, but Mario enthusiasts will have to pay $10 to play the full game. That’s in contrast to the freemium model, where you play for free but then […]
How small businesses are profiting from Pokémon Go
by
Donna Tam
Jul 11, 2016
The app requires players to leave their couches and roam the streets, and businesses are taking advantage.
A potential strike could silence voice actors
by
Adriene Hill
Oct 14, 2015
The union that reps video game performers has authorized a strike, if need be.
The Rise of Women Gamers at E3 2015
by
Adriene Hill
Jun 19, 2015
The annual conference isn't quite as dominated by men as it used to be.
For public good, not for profit.
Questions raised over bullying in the gaming community
by
Molly Wood
Sep 10, 2014
A debate is underway in the gaming community following threats against Zoe Quinn.
Grand Theft Auto 5 ships to some Amazon customers before release date
by
Molly Wood
Sep 16, 2013
The company behind the game is not happy about the break of embargo.
Zynga, seeking mobile turnaround, names Microsoft Xbox head as CEO
by
Molly Wood
Jul 2, 2013
Microsoft executive Don Mattrick will become the next CEO of social gaming company Zynga as the company seeks salvation through mobile platforms.