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ENTERTAINMENT April 25, 2023

Nintendo changes name of Mario Bros character that was deemed offensive: 'Incredibly unfortunate name'

Nintendo says it will rename a character that appears in classic games as well as the new film as fans noted how the name translated to a racial slur in Western countries.

Media April 25, 2023

Red Cross urges gamers to obey laws of war while playing first-person shooters: 'Even wars have rules'

The International Committee of the Red Cross is challenging gamers around the world to obey "The Rules of War" in the video game world as well as the real one.

LIFESTYLE April 20, 2023

UK auction: Rare 'Magic: The Gathering' cards will be up for bid, expected to fetch almost $200K

A collection of extremely rare Magic: The Gathering cards will be auctioned off on Friday, April 21. The cards are estimated to be worth nearly $200,000.

Video Games April 13, 2023

Museum in New York to debut 'world's largest, playable' Donkey Kong arcade game

The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, is building a 20-foot-tall Donkey Kong arcade machine, making it the largest, playable construction of the game.

Facebook April 6, 2023

Facebook announces new shared gaming experience for Messenger

Facebook announced the release of a shared gaming experience for Messenger users. People can access 14 free games in video calls on iOS, Android and the web.

Vermont March 31, 2023

Vermont state troopers resign over alleged comments made during off-duty gaming sessions

Vermont state troopers Nathan Greco and Nathan Jensen resigned from their positions following an investigation into comments made while playing a video game off duty.

Soccer March 24, 2023

Women's soccer players take issue with portrayals in FIFA video game; fans say it's a glitch

FIFA video gamers can now play with their favorite women's soccer players, but some of those players aren't happy with how they're being portrayed.

Departed March 18, 2023

Lance Reddick's wife Stephanie speaks out for the first time after his death: 'Taken from us far too soon'

Actor Lance Reddick's wife Stephanie took to social media to pay tribute to her late husband, who died unexpectedly on Friday at the age of 60.

Kansas March 14, 2023

Wichita, Kansas reaches $5M settlement in deadly "swatting" case

The city of Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday approved a $5 million settlement with the family of Andrew Finch, who was killed by a police officer sent to his home on a hoax call.

LIFESTYLE March 14, 2023

What is 'Huggy Wuggy,' the 'sinister'-looking toy popping up for sale on streets of NYC?

Huggy Wuggy is a video game character that some schools are concerned could be used to scare children. Safety experts urge caution about online content for kids.

Media March 1, 2023

Trans game developer launches first person shooter where players kill anti-trans villains, including priests

A trans video game developer recently launched a game where the main character brutally murders hordes of transgender ideology critics, including priests.