Gaming
The Enduring Allure of Anime's 'Magical Girls'
Characters like Sailor Moon teach us that femininity is a superpower – but only if you're conventionally hot.
Gamers Encouraged Not to Commit War Crimes in ‘Fortnite’ Mode Designed by Red Cross
The Red Cross wants gamers to consider the laws of war when they’re scoring a dub in Call of Duty: Warzone.
The Best Gaming Chairs for Under $300 (That Don't Look Bad, Either)
Whether it’s an all-night WoW sesh or you just want some arch support from nine to five, these cheap gaming chairs (literally) have your back.
People Are Finding Love on Discord
On Discord, you get the convenience of dating apps without the awkward need to keep the conversation going.
Watch an ‘Elden Ring’ Streamer Beat a Boss Using Her Thoughts
Perrikaryal is using the power of her mind to down bosses like Godrick the Grafted.
The Best Gaming Headsets (for Talking Smack to 13-Year-Olds)
Treat yourself to a proper gaming headset for your 2023 gameplay.
FTC Sues to Block Microsoft Acquisition of ‘Call of Duty’ Publisher Activision Blizzard
The almost $69 billion purchase would be the largest in video game history but only if the federal government lets it proceed.
“Death From a Thousand Cuts”: ZeniMax QA Workers Share Why They’re Unionizing
Over 300 workers in the game developer's quality assurance department are hosting a union election this month.
I Tried Secretlab's Evo 2022, the Eames Chair of Gaming Chairs
The new TITAN Evo 2022 gaming chair is so comfortable, sleek, and full of features that you'll never want to get out of it.
The Oral History of ‘The Sims’, the World’s Most Enduring Game
"The Sims 4" is about to become free to play. We spoke to the game’s creators about how the whole thing came to be.
LAN Parties Are Almost Extinct, But Not If You Know Where to Look
The internet almost killed off old-school gaming tournaments, but the diehards at Gamers Assembly are keeping the flame alive.
The Tamagotchi Breeder on Her 65th Generation of the Digital Pet
Alicia Kostoglou wasn't even born when the first Tamagotchi was released, but she's become one of the most prolific collectors since.