‘Pokémon Go’ boosts sales of portable device chargers

Nintendo will release a mini NES console, with 30 classic games built in
The built-in games include Donkey Kong, Mega Man 2, Super Mario Bros., Tecmo Bowl and The Legend of Zelda.

A ‘Daily Show’ fan stumbles on Trevor Noah playing Pokemon Go
A wild Trevor Noah appears.

Nintendo to launch a mini NES console this holiday
Tiny version of their original video game console to include 30 built-in games.

The best way to play Pokémon Go? In a group
Gamers tell us to be in public where people congregate to find Pokemon.

Pokémon Go likely more than a summer fad for gaming industry
But even the most popular mobile games don’t stoke publishers’ fortunes for long.

Report: ‘Pokémon Go’ downloads top 15 million
People are spending more time on the game than Facebook.

Companies finding new customers in Pokémon players
Don’t shoo away ‘trainers,’ as some businesses are inclined to do.

Police, agencies issue ‘Pokémon Go’ warnings
Groups urging safety as hysteria surrounding mobile game grows.

Cemetery boss to Pokémon players: Leave dead alone
Game players are driving around storm damage, in alleys, on grass near graves to catch what doesn’t really exist.

‘Pokémon Go’ beating Facebook, Tinder and Snapchat
Research firm estimates more people are playing the game than using Snapchat, Instagram.

The stunning amount of time we’re spending playing ‘Pokémon Go’
Research firm estimates more people are playing the game than using Snapchat, Instagram.

Like it or not, we are part of the Pokémon Go world
What happens when your property becomes part of an augmented reality game and you have no say in it?

With ‘Pokémon Go,’ augmented reality is having its moment
Viral hit featuring collectible creatures puts AR in the spotlight.

‘Pokémon Go’ maker says full Google access an ‘error’
Company says it only requests basic information from users, and a fix is in the works.

With ‘Pokémon Go,’ augmented reality has its moment
Viral hit featuring collectible creatures puts AR in the spotlight.

8 franchises that could use a ‘Pokémon Go’-style app
Battling Pokémon is great, but what about battling wizards.

5 things we learned from ‘Pokémon Go’
Mobile game based on classic series is already a viral phenomenon.

Nintendo shares surge off Pokémon Go success
Company launched the viral hit on Thursday in U.S.

Five things we learned from ‘Pokémon Go’
Mobile game based on classic series is already a viral phenomenon.

Westboro Baptist Church recruits Jigglypuff, a Pokémon, against LGBT community on Pokémon Go
A Clefairy nicknamed “loveislove” claimed a Pokémon Go gym at the Westboro Baptist Church. The church is fighting back…with Jigglypuff.

Seven tips for playing ‘Pokémon Go’
Catching Magikarp are tough. Here are some tips for being a Pokémon master.

‘Five Nights’ fans are horror for Freddy’s Pizzeria
Customers are having a tough time getting through to phone in their orders because kids are trying to find fictitious Freddy’s Fazbear Pizza…

Everyone is already obsessed with ‘Pokémon Go’
Mobile game brings creatures into the real world through augmented reality.

This is why people won’t shut up about ‘Pokemon Go’
Gotta catch ’em all.

Second Life’s creators try for a third — in virtual reality
The company behind Second Life aims for a third life in the world of social virtual reality.

Second Life’s creators make new VR world
The company behind Second Life aims for a third life in the world of social virtual reality.

Video game stocks are the new momentum plays
Investors hit the ‘play’ button on computer-game related stocks in Q2.

‘Street Fighter V’ championship headed to ESPN
Network will televise event from Evolution Championship Series this month.

The Mothership: Our best of 2016 (so far)
We’re halfway through the year. Here’s the best geeky goodness thus far.

Low-tech ‘Breakout EDU’ looks to invigorate education one wooden box at a time
DENVER — One of the most buzzed-about education tech innovations this summer is not so high-tech. Actually, it is mostly wood-based.

‘BioShock’ collection launching in September
Package includes all three ‘BioShock’ games with expansions.

Disney to join effort to get kids into the coding game
The non-profit group Code.org will team up with Disney and Lucasfilm.

5 big video game trends from E3 2016
Here’s a look at some of the themes from this year’s showcase.

Horror finds dark, twisted home in virtual reality
VR in Resident Evil, Wilson’s Heart adds to fright of horror games.

Activision to launch ‘Skylanders’ series on Netflix
‘Skylanders Academy’ will launch this fall on streaming service.

E3 2016: How VR will boost horror games
VR in Resident Evil, Wilson’s Heart adds to fright of horror games.

E3 makes a play for video game fans
Publishers, show organizers host events aimed at giving more fans access.

Virtual reality galore at E3 but no ‘killer app’
It will take time for selection of virtual reality experiences to grow for consumers.

E3 2016: Three things I did in virtual reality
Video games let you pretend to be any one. Here’s how.

‘The Legend of Zelda’ earns ‘Breath’ of new life
Longstanding adventure series undergoes big transformation with ‘Breath of the Wild.’

E3 2016: Inside the return of ‘Spider-Man’
New video game coming from studio Insomniac Games.

E3 2016: Navigating the ‘early days’ of VR
It will take time for selection of virtual reality experiences to grow for consumers.

The 10 biggest moments at E3 2016
A lot has happened at the video game showcase. We break them down.

The 10 biggest moments at E3 2016 so far
A lot has happened at the video game showcase. We break them down.

PlayStation VR to launch October 13
Sony unveils date for its virtual reality headset launch.

Microsoft to introduce private communities to Xbox One
Xbox Live feature launched to help connect players based on interests.

Microsoft unveils new Xbox One consoles
A slim model launching this year for $299, high-end model out next year.

Live at E3: What’s next for the Xbox
Microsoft hosting press event at video game industry showcase.

Virtual reality to take center stage at E3
Virtual reality expected to dominate the talk at video game trade event.

Sony confirms upgraded PlayStation 4 in works
The more expensive version of video game console will support 4K.

‘Toys to life’ market enters new ‘Dimensions’
Next wave of collectibles from Lego, Skylanders bolster market.

Blizzard to support Facebook logins, Live video in games
Players will be able to stream directly to Facebook if they’re on a PC.

Create your own ‘Skylanders’ in ‘Imaginators’
Next game in toys-to-life series launching this October.

Five reasons you need to play ‘Overwatch’
First-person shooter developed by makers of ‘World of Warcraft,’ ‘Hearthstone.’

5 things you didn’t know about Oculus Rift
Virtual reality headset shipped to consumers earlier this year.

‘ELeague’ gives eSports new TV boost
Cable network TBS to run weekly series on prime time Friday nights.

Microsoft reportedly seeking Xbox deal with Oculus
Partnership could involve clearing headset for use on newer models of video game console.

Hit game ‘Minecraft’ headed to China
Microsoft strikes five-year deal to officially launch in country.

Movie based on ‘Tetris’ starts shooting in 2017
Film is a sci-fi ‘epic’ based on the popular puzzle game.

Nintendo’s Mario could return to the big screen
Video game publisher talking with studios about a move into films.