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nytimes.com - Haley Perry - The Best Cheap Gaming Laptop
The Best Cheap Gaming Laptop
The New York Times

I'm a writer at Wirecutter covering video games and gaming hardware. I've been playing video games for my entire life, and over the past five years I've tested dozens of gaming laptops and hundreds of peripherals such as keyboards, controllers, and…

nytimes.com - Michael S. Rosenwald - David Rosen, 95, Dies; Video Game Visionary and Co-Founder of Sega
David Rosen, 95, Dies; Video Game Visionary and Co-Founder of Sega
The New York Times

As co-founder of Sega Enterprises, David Rosen played a leading role in turning video games into a cultural touchstone. Sega's games were a direct challenge to Nintendo's dominance. Among them was Bare Knuckle II, which came to the U.S. as Streets…

thehill.com - Bill Press, opinion contributor - For Trump, life's a game of monopoly
For Trump, life's a game of monopoly
The Hill

For young people, there's always been a ready mode of escape from reality. Before Facebook, there were video games. But back in the days when Donald Trump was growing up, there were board games: Clue, Checkers, Scrabble, and, especially, that most…

nytimes.com - Manny Navarro - Heartbroken Miami Hurricanes can play the what-if game, but The U is back to stay
Heartbroken Miami Hurricanes can play the what-if game, but The U is back to stay
The New York Times

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Keelan Marion didn't know Carson Beck had thrown the ball in his direction. By the time he did, Jamari Sharpe was leaping in the air to break Hurricane hearts and clinch Indiana's first national championship. “It…

forbes.com - Mike Stubbs - The Esports World Cup Returns With Bigger Prize Pool And New Games
The Esports World Cup Returns With Bigger Prize Pool And New Games
Forbes

The Esports World Cup is back for year three. Credit: Esports World Cup Foundation After two successful years, the Esports World Cup is back for its third iteration in 2026, and it is bigger and better than ever before with a record breaking $75…

wsj.com - Xavier Martinez - The Innovations Ranking Game
The Innovations Ranking Game
Wall Street Journal

American ingenuity has powered the global economy. From the factory floor to the digital cloud, U.S. inventions have saved lives, solved problems and reshaped industries. We have gathered 60 consequential U.S. inventions from the past 250 years.

buzzfeed.com - BuzzFeedPress - BuzzFeed Animation Lab And Reliance Games Launch New Mobile Game 'The Land Of Boggs: Decor Dash'
BuzzFeed Animation Lab And Reliance Games Launch New Mobile Game 'The Land Of Boggs: Decor Dash'
BuzzFeed

Inspired by the whimsical world of The Land of Boggs, the Decor Dash game uniquely combines the fast-paced thrill of an endless runner with the creative expression of home décor and design, allowing players to race through colorful…

gamespot.com - James O'Connor - Best Forza Games: Ranking All 15 Games
Best Forza Games: Ranking All 15 Games
GameSpot

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Next to Halo and Minecraft, Forza is arguably one of Microsoft's most famous and recognizable franchises. The series…

nytimes.com - Fluto Shinzawa - What is 'stick flex' in hockey? How NHLers use it to maximize their games, and how it works
What is 'stick flex' in hockey? How NHLers use it to maximize their games, and how it works
The New York Times

In 2024-25, Mason Lohrei ditched the 87 flex on his stick for a 95. The 24-year-old Boston Bruins defenseman believes a stiffer shaft is better suited for the strength he's added to his 6-foot-5, 218-pound frame. “If I was further out…

nytimes.com - Data Skrive - How to watch Patriots vs. Broncos: AFC Championship Game TV channel and streaming options for January 25
How to watch Patriots vs. Broncos: AFC Championship Game TV channel and streaming options for January 25
The New York Times

The Denver Broncos (14-3) and New England Patriots (14-3) meet in the AFC Championship game of the NFL Playoffs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Venue: Empower Field at Mile High Time: 3 p.m. ET Streaming (in-market…

gizmodo.com - Kyle Barr - Xbox Reportedly Tests Ads for Free Cloud Gaming
Xbox Reportedly Tests Ads for Free Cloud Gaming
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

The ad-based gaming blitz has only just begun. Xbox is reportedly starting to test an ad-based subscription tier that could offer an hour of gameplay at a time. It may prove to be a good deal, so long as you don't mind getting blasted with a few…

gamesindustry.biz - Guy Ulmer - The death and reincarnation of game discoverability | Opinion
The death and reincarnation of game discoverability | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz

Guy Ulmer leads platform partnerships at Plarium, which is part of the Modern Times Group. Plarium develops and publishes mobile, browser, and PC games such as Raid: Shadow Legends and Stormfall: Saga of Survival. There is an ongoing narrative in…

nytimes.com - Peter South - Champions League state of play: What's at stake for Premier League teams ahead of the final games?
Champions League state of play: What's at stake for Premier League teams ahead of the final games?
The New York Times

There might be 24 places in the next round of the Champions League up for grabs, but the Premier League's six representatives still have plenty to play for as they enter the closing stages of the league phase. Until now, the Champions League's…

reviewjournal.com - David Danzis - Inside Gaming: Nevada regulators sue prediction market company in state court
Inside Gaming: Nevada regulators sue prediction market company in state court
Las Vegas Review-Journal

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has taken a new tactic in its battle against prediction markets. The board on Friday announced that it has filed a civil lawsuit in Carson City District Court against a company offering a derivatives exchange market…

newsweek.com - Oliver Brandt - Every Nintendo game announced for Switch and Switch 2 in 2026
Every Nintendo game announced for Switch and Switch 2 in 2026
Newsweek

Nintendo launched a brand-new console in 2025 in the Nintendo Switch 2, and promptly followed it up with a steady flow of new video game releases, including “Mario Kart World,' “Pokémon Legends: Z-A,' and “Donkey Kong…

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