Video Games

CRIME February 10

Grandmother’s habit of playing Wordle may have saved her life during kidnapping: cops

A Chicago woman's daughter sensed something was wrong when her mother didn't send her Wordle answer as usual on Feb. 5. It turned out a stranger had broken into her home and trapped her in her own bathroom.

Celebrity News January 12

Reese Witherspoon jabbed on Twitter over 'parallel digital identity' tweet

Actress Reese Witherspoon sparked some wisecracking online after she shared a prediction of what the real-life metaverse could look like and what having a "parallel digital identity" might mean for people who exist there.

NFL December 31

Texas professor claims 'Madden NFL' games 'dehumanized' Black athletes

The "Madden NFL" video game franchise promoted by legendary NFL coach John Madden "dehumanized black athletes" and helped create a digital "plantation," a college professor claimed this week.

Missing Persons November 30

Missing Florida teen found after picked up by man from video game, tearful call to mother

A missing south Florida teen located in North Carolina has safely been reunited with family, police say. 

Chris Pratt September 23

Super Mario Bros. film taps Chris Pratt, Seth Rogen and other A-list voices

Actor Chris Pratt and comedian Seth Rogen will join the likes of Charlie Day, Keegan-Michael Key, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Fred Armisen, Kevin Michael Richardson and Sebastian Maniscalco.

Weddings August 28

Couple speaks out after video game-themed wedding cake topper unexpectedly goes viral

Social media users branded a humorous wedding cake topper that highlighted a groom’s love for video games as offensive, but the couple behind the requested figurines say that’s not what they meant.

NFL August 19

Madden 22 has Colin Kaepernick rated higher than these three NFL QBs

Colin Kaepernick hasn’t taken a snap in the NFL since January 1, 2017 when the 49ers lost to the Seahawks 25-23 to wrap up the 2016 season

Video Games July 8

Rare 'Zelda' Nintendo game selling for over $100,000 at auction

This definitely counts as a high score.

Video Games July 7

Goodwill worker finds rare, $10K Atari video game in box of donations

Treasure comes in all shapes and sizes.

NFL June 17

Madden 22 cover will feature NFL's top quarterbacks

Madden 22 will have the two top quarterbacks in the NFL on its cover when the game is released later this year.