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Aura farming': The video game-inspired youth trend sweeping Latin America
Dozens of young people gathered recently on a beach in Peru's capital to dance, pose and show off their most creative moves — all in pursuit of one thing: aura. They were taking part in a so-called “aura battle,' a real-world spin on…
The Buzziest New Show on Netflix? A Video Game Trailer
In late August, Netflix debuted a program that was so popular, it caused tech issues around the world as people signed on to watch it as soon as it went live. Streamers on Twitch and YouTube turned cameras on themselves to record their reactions…
Aura farming': The video game-inspired youth trend sweeping Latin America
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Are Some Kids' Video Games and Collectibles Teaching Them to Gamble?
Shifts in Ronin Dawson's behavior began almost immediately after he was introduced to mobile video games featuring battling robots and other cute characters. After playing the games, Ronin, 8, would become edgy, says Daniel Dawson, his dad. Soon…
Fans have waited 13 years for this video game. It may already be spoiled
Fans of the mega popular video game franchise Grand Theft Auto have been waiting 13 years for a major new release. Anticipation is so high that Grand Theft Auto VI 's official trailer landed exclusively on Netflix for six hours last week, before it…
Tim Curry's 9 Most Iconic Video Game Roles
“The opportunities are limitless, really,” Tim Curry once said about creating truly interactive storytelling experiences within gaming. Long before “prestige voice acting” was a marketing line for game studios, Curry…
Every Judge Dredd Video Game Ranked, From Worst To Best
It wouldn't be an exaggeration or an insult to say that the popularity of the Judge Dredd IP is not what it once was. It's a fantastic brand that is frankly underutilized in modern-day entertainment, relishing rich, heavily politically charged…
How to watch Wild games on Prime Video this season
Under a multiyear local agreement between the NHL and Prime Video announced Wednesday, Minnesota Wild fans will have many ways to watch their team's games this season. There will be dedicated channels on cable and satellite if that's how you watch…
I'm a Games Journalist and a Dad-Here's What Parents Get Wrong About Educational Video Games
We Millennials were raised in the era of the computer lab, when Oregon Trail was a childhood touchstone, and Carmen San Diego had her own TV show on public broadcasting. We've carried these games and their lessons with us for decades. But as…
30 years on, 'Tomb Raider' reboot sees Lara Croft through a 'modern lens
Thirty years after bursting onto the video game scene, Lara Croft returns in a new “Tomb Raider” that plays up the pistol-wielding architect's “complicated” character. Taking on the most famous heroine in video game…
Grand Theft Auto VI is a phenomenon - but there is much more to the gaming world
Predictably, the Grand Theft Auto VI “extended look” which premiered on Netflix last week was a success for all involved. The 30-minute preview scorched to No 1 on the viewing chart and even brought the site down for a few minutes as…
Life is Strange developer Don't Nod look primed for layoffs, as the studio announces a 'transformation intitiative'
It is unfortunately that time of day again (because this truly does seem to be a daily occurrence at this point). Back in June, things weren't looking so hot for Life is Strange studio Don't Nod, as it appeared that they'd be out of cash come this…
Hertz So Good: Acer's Latest Predator Gaming Monitor Joins the 1,000Hz Club
At IFA 2026, Acer unveiled a gaggle of new gaming monitors, including the Predator XB253Q U1, the company's first 1,000Hz model. The XB253Q U1 ($1,099) is a 24.5-inch display optimized for esports performance. It delivers a maximum 1,000Hz refresh…
PlayStation State Of Play September 2026: 5 Biggest Predictions
The air is a lot thicker than it has ever been for PlayStation. Around the corner is the first PlayStation State of Play showcase to premiere since it was announced that the production of discs and the support for physical video game media would…
GTA 6 Leak Investigation Homes In on Discord as CyberLeek Goes Quiet
We still don't know who leaked the Grand Theft Auto 6 footage, but the game's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, might be getting closer to uncovering the culprits. The company filed a second subpoena against online chat provider Discord for…
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