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Delays plague China's video games industry
by
Jennifer Pak
Mar 21, 2019
Chinese video game companies hit a snag with regulatory pause in the world's biggest video game market.
Google's new cloud-based gaming platform will meet gamers where they are
Mar 20, 2019
Yesterday at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Google unveiled a new gaming platform called “Stadia.” Instead of focusing on a local console, the platform will be cloud-based and offer instant access to play from sites like YouTube, meeting both casual gamers and aficionados where they are. The company plans to launch Stadia in […]
Making a video game about your life
by
Sean McHenry
Mar 7, 2019
Catt Small's newest game puts the player in very familiar shoes — her own.
Was this the week Fortnite went from video game to social network of the future?
by
Molly Wood
Feb 8, 2019
An in-game concert had a reported 10 million players watching - and dancing - at the same time.
Thanks to "Fortnite" and esports, computers are almost cool again
by
Molly Wood
Nov 22, 2018
There's a minor resurgence in the PC market, a CNET editor says.
What should streaming platforms do when acts of violence are broadcast live?
by
Molly Wood
Aug 30, 2018
The fatal shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, makes esports the latest online arena to struggle with issues of violence.
Yes, lots of people are still playing "Pokemon Go"
Jul 12, 2018
The popular mobile phone game is making a comeback.
For public good, not for profit.
Video game addiction is now considered a medical condition
by
David Brancaccio
, Anu Anand
and Janet Nguyen
Jun 18, 2018
Will insurance companies cover it?
Violent video games have come under scrutiny... again
by
Molly Wood
and Stephanie Hughes
Mar 19, 2018
The game industry is reacting after scrutiny from the White House.
Video game fans now pay to watch others play games in person
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 16, 2018
Professional gamers are drawing in the crowds as esports phenomenon spreads.