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Nintendo fires woman who became online target
Nintendo says Alison Rapp was fired for moonlighting.
Nintendo’s first mobile app available in U.S. this week
Social app Miitomo available on March 31 for iOS, Android.
Oculus Rift VR is big hit in my house
Oculus Rift is pricey and requires a robust PC. But it’s cool.
Harvard team caught cheating in ‘Heroes of the Dorm’ event
Team disqualified for violating multiple tournament rules.
Big players enter $747M ‘eSports’ market
Competitive video gaming market attracts ESPN, EA, Yahoo.
Big players enter rising ‘eSports’ market
Competitive video gaming market valued at $747 million.
Sony launching company to make smartphone games
Games for mobile devices will initially be available in Japan and Asia.
‘LEGO Star Wars’ unleashes the Force in new trailer
Upcoming game revisits movie story lines and offers fresh gameplay modes.
Head of Xbox apologizes for GDC party with ‘schoolgirl’ dancers
Microsoft blasted for event during Game Developers Conference.
New ‘Battleground’ characters are ‘Infinity’ marvels
Learn the special movies of a new crop of video-game heroes.
Why virtual reality gaming needs women developers
Virtual reality is the next big thing in video gaming.
Sony to launch PlayStation VR in October for $399
Virtual reality device compatible with PlayStation 4 video game console.
Twitch launching food channel with Julia Child marathon
Live streaming video service branching out beyond video games.
Xbox One to support cross-network play
Feature paves way to enjoy games online with users of other consoles or PCs.
Security is tight as SXSW discusses Web’s dark side: harassment
The topic, which has hung over the video-gaming industry for two years, is addressed at SXSW event.
‘SuperBetter’ author explains how games help with extreme stress
USA TODAY talks to Jane McGonigal, who used games to recover from a concussion.
Anita Sarkeesian’s new project: women in history
Series from video game critic focuses on accomplishments of women in history.
Video game critic turns spotlight to women in history
Series from Anita Sarkeesian focuses on accomplishments of women in history.
Nintendo’s Miyamoto on return of ‘Star Fox’
Aerial combat game will launch for Nintendo’s Wii U this spring.
PlayStation Vue gets price cut plus ABC, ESPN
Sony’s PlayStation Vue online video service gets a price cut and adds ESPN, Disney channels.
Yahoo launching site devoted to eSports
Media giant the latest to start coverage of competitive video game playing.
‘Disney Infinity’ changes strategy for 2016
Instead of starter packs, gamers can expect more play sets and figures.
Transmedia film explores ‘The Phoenix Incident’
New thriller ‘The Phoenix Incident’ explores a UFO incident two decades ago in Arizona.
Q&A: ‘Street Fighter’ returns to fighting arena
Fighting video game ‘Street Fighter V’ available on PC, PlayStation 4.
5 things I learned playing ‘Street Fighter V’
Popular fighting series returns with new installment for PC, PlayStation 4.
GameStop CEO: PlayStation VR launching this fall
Paul Raines discussed virtual reality in interview with Fox Business.
‘Chase’ for eSports glory lands on primetime network TV
CW hosting ‘Chasing the Cup’ final featuring video game ‘Mortal Kombat.’
Mash-up of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Mario Kart’ is the video game we need
YouTube video shows what happens when you combine Star Wars and Mario Kart.
Sony moves PlayStation unit to U.S.
Sony moves PlayStation video game unit to U.S.
Britney Spears teases fans with three sultry bikini videos
Is she dropping new music? Is this a teaser for her Las Vegas show? WHAT IS THIS?
‘Heroes’ eSports tourney back on ESPN for second run
‘Heroes of the Dorm’ from Blizzard Entertainment boasts prize pool of $500,000.
These are the 10 video games to watch in 2016
Here’s a look at some of the biggest video games launching this year.
Take-Two dips into eSports with ‘NBA 2K’ tourney
Championship prize for basketball tournament is $250,000.
‘Madden’ predicts Panthers will win Super Bowl
Pro football video game simulation show Panthers topping Broncos 24-20.
‘The Force Awakens’ gets ‘Lego’ game treatment
Video game ‘Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ launching in June.
Nintendo’s first mobile app will launch in March
Social game featuring Mii characters will be available on iOS and Android devices.
Next-gen ‘Doom’ video game gets release date
The next iteration of id Software’s Doom franchise has a release date.
Taylor Swift has a place in mobile game world
Smartphone game maker Glu Grammy award-winning artist Taylor Swift on the development of a new mobile game.
Sneak peek: ‘Ratchet & Clank’ takes buddy comedy to space
The big screen is getting a couple new guardians of the galaxy.
Like ‘Flappy Bird,’ ‘Color Switch’ is a game you can’t put down
App has been the most popular free app on Apple’s App Store for weeks.
‘Transformers’ land on mobile in ‘Earth Wars’
New strategy game features voices from ’80s-era cartoon.
Amazon wrote a zombie apocalypse clause into its terms of service and here’s why
The clause applies in the event of an outbreak likely to result in the fall of civilization.
Games for Change splits in two, beefs up education offerings
The Games for Change Festival, an annual gathering that for the past 12 years has pushed the video game industry to use its powers for good,…
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