GameStop 'trade anything day' coming in December. Here's what you can trade in
GameStop will let consumers bring in an item to trade in at any location for a store credit.
Sony slashes PS5 prices as Nintendo and Xbox hike console costs
Days of Play 2025 offers significant discount amid Xbox price hikes and Nintendo Switch 2 launch.
GoldenEye 007, Tamagotchi, Quake inducted into Video Game Hall of Fame
The 2025 World Video Game Hall of Fame class includes Defender, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye 007, and Quake—each recognized for reshaping gameplay and pop culture.
GTA VI gets new trailer — what to know about the story and 2026 release date
Rockstar Games has delayed Grand Theft Auto VI to May 2026, but released a second trailer revealing its Bonnie and Clyde-inspired storyline set in Vice City’s fictional state of Leonida.
Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US over tariffs, but June launch remains on track
Nintendo has postponed US pre-orders for the Switch 2 due to tariff concerns and market conditions, though the console’s June 5 release date remains unchanged.
Nintendo's Switch 2: What we know about its 2025 release
Nintendo’s latest console is a larger version of the original Switch and has some new features for gamers. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Backyard Sports’ video game franchise relaunching. Here’s what we know
The iconic video game franchise first debuted in 1997 and featured the popular “Backyard Kids" characters.
Esports are the next big thing in afterschool activities
Georgia loves football, but it has some competition.
Poker player admits to lying about terminal cancer to raise money to enter tournament
GoFundMe said those who donated would be getting refunds.
Meet the American who inspired American Legion Baseball, John Griffith, WWI vet and sports pioneer
Major John Griffith envisioned a nation made better, healthier and stronger — more powerful and patriotic — and forged by youthful competition that preached good citizenship.
Microsoft, U.S. regulators head to court over $69 billion deal that could reshape video gaming
Microsoft on Thursday will try to gain clearance to complete a $69 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard in a legal showdown with U.S. regulators that will reshape a pastime that’s bigger than the movie and music industries combined.
Microsoft stakes Xbox game sales on Starfield video game after years of development, delays
One small step for an intrepid crew of 24th century space explorers could be a giant leap — or flop — for Microsoft when the Xbox-maker launches its long-awaited video game Starfield.
E-sports facility unveiled at North Atlanta High School
The APS E-Sports pipeline program is made possible by a partnership with Elite Gaming LIVE.
2023 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced
Wizardry, warfare and Wii are on the ballot as the World Video Game Hall of Fame narrows down its contenders for the class of 2023.
Study: Video games can lead to ‘enhanced cognitive performance in children’
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
State Farm Arena to host semifinals of 2022 League of Legends World Championship
The video game's developer, Riot Games, announced the semifinals are set for Oct. 29 and 30 in State Farm Arena. The location of the semifinals changed from Scotiabank Bank in Toronto due to concerns about travel restrictions.
Video game players show increased brain activity, decision-making skills, study says
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
Minnesota streamer rakes in $300K playing Call of Duty tournaments
The small town of Nisswa, Minnesota is home to only about 2,000 people, but one of the locals is quickly gaining global popularity.
Rockstar finally confirms ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ is in development
Some reports add that fans could see a release date for a new game in 2024 or 2025.
Johnny Manziel taking part in new football league being played in Georgia
While "Johnny Fan Controlled Football" doesn't have the same ring to it as his more familiar nickname, Johnny Manziel is back on a football field getting ready to help a startup league. The former Heisman Trophy winner, though, says not to assume he's trying to make his way back to the NFL.