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How Good Can One Baseball Video Game Be?

There's a simulator that even MLB managers turn to for help with in-game decisions

The Best Movies, TV, Games and Music for February

It’s time to experience “Cocaine Bear.” Plus: The unexpected return of Adam Scott’s best comedy series.

Remembering the Most Inclusive Video Game Ever, 25 Years Later

In "Backyard Baseball," everyone on the playground was allowed to play

Can Ted Lasso Save EA Sports?

Better graphics is nice. But playing as AFC Richmond is a revelation.

Want to Raise Smarter Kids? Let Them Play Video Games.

Surprisingly, a new study finds that 21 hours of gaming a week can enrich young brains

The Best Movies, TV and Music for October

Including the most harrowing war movie of the year. Plus: Amy Schumer, Cormac McCarthy and a spooky new Netflix series by Mike Flanagan.

How Video Games Keep Atlanta Hawks Star Trae Young Mentally Fit

The 23-year-old stays young by firing up "Call of Duty" in his off-hours

How Playing "Mario Kart," of All Things, Will Help You Build a Bigger Brain

The cult classic video game is one of the healthiest pastimes out there

These Retro Gaming Cabinets Are Up to $200 Off at Best Buy

Save big on your favorite video games from year's best, from "Mortal Kombat II" to "The Simpsons"

Netflix Is Betting Big on Gaming. Here's What That Means.

The streaming giant just acquired its third gaming studio after debuting a line of free mobile games in November

Clyde Drexler, Dikembe Mutombo and Dominique Wilkins Reflect on the Immortality of “NBA Jam”

Along with James Worthy, the trio of stars will be bringing some ‘90s nostalgia to Cleveland for NBA All-Star Weekend

These Retro Arcade Cabinets Are Up to $200 Off

Arcade1Up recreates your favorite games in a variety of formats (tabletop, countertop, stand-up), and they're on sale today only at Best Buy

The Year That Hollywood Finally Got Video Games Right

It only took five decades for gaming to find a real connection to film and TV

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Netflix Is Betting Big on Gaming. Here's What That Means.

The streaming giant just acquired its third gaming studio after debuting a line of free mobile games in November

Clyde Drexler, Dikembe Mutombo and Dominique Wilkins Reflect on the Immortality of “NBA Jam”

Along with James Worthy, the trio of stars will be bringing some ‘90s nostalgia to Cleveland for NBA All-Star Weekend

These Retro Arcade Cabinets Are Up to $200 Off

Arcade1Up recreates your favorite games in a variety of formats (tabletop, countertop, stand-up), and they're on sale today only at Best Buy

The Year That Hollywood Finally Got Video Games Right

It only took five decades for gaming to find a real connection to film and TV

Meet the Navy SEAL Who Ensures That “Call of Duty” Is True to the Battlefield

Mikal Vega is responsible for directing the motion-capture actors on whom all the game's movements are based

Why Do So Many Young Americans Hate Sports?

Market data paints a grim picture for the future of pro sports. In league offices around the country, the campaign to secure it is well underway.

There Is One Minute Today Where You Can Legitimately Buy a PlayStation 5

Walmart has been making timed PS5 restocks on its website, but you'll have to act fast

The Best Movies, TV, Books and Music for November

Including Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd, together again, and the inevitable “Tiger King” sequel

The Warthog From the "Halo" Games Is Now a Reality

The 1,060-horsepower vehicle made its public debut at the "Free Guy" premiere in NYC

China to Limit the Number of Hours Minors Can Spend Playing Video Games Online

Three hours weekly, with no gaming Monday through Thursday

A Copy of "Super Mario Bros." Just Sold for $2 Million

Collectible video games are becoming a big deal

Peloton Makes Foray Into Gaming With Lanebreak

Physical fitness meets a "Tron"-esque aesthetic

An Unopened Copy of "Legend of Zelda" Just Sold For $870,000

The copy in question was a rare variant of the game

The Auto Industry Is Recruiting Video-Game Designers to Usher in Its Next Wave of Innovations

GMC and Cadillac are now putting gaming tech into their vehicles. It won't stop there.

GameStop’s Stock Explosion, Explained for Trading, Reddit and Video Game Noobs

A subreddit took on hedge funds and won, but what comes next?