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Video games
Video games are electronic programs with specific rules, played by one or more users.
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Playing video games — blind?
Gaming isn’t always accessible. A start-up from Leipzig wants to change that.
Game Over: What happens after you beat 'Tetris'?
It turns out 'Tetris' can be beat — but many video games are infinite or hide the ending unless you put in extra work.
Are eSports real Sports?
We delve into gaming and the e-sports world to understand just how e-sports culture is rising.
The 77 Percent — What does it take to become a champion?
Champions are not born, they are forged. This week, The 77 Percent explores what it takes to become one.
Stress at work? (Play video games.)
How do we wind down from the stress of the work day? Science might have a really fun answer.
Retro games: Why pixel graphics won't go out of fashion
Games with pixel graphics cater to the retro trend and strike a chord with gamers across generations.
Why is there such a hype around 'Grand Theft Auto VI'?
The trailer for "Grand Theft Auto VI" has already broken records, even though the game only comes out in 2025.
'Grand Theft Auto VI' trailer drops with 2025 release date
The trailer upcoming installment of GTA was released shortly after it was leaked on social media.
Social media addiction: How can we avoid it?
Are social media platforms driving children into addiction? A lawsuit in the US is currently deliberating just this.
How video games tackle the Holocaust
Video games often feature Nazis, but rarely focus on the Nazi dictatorship's crimes and the Holocaust. That is changing.
'Assassin's Creed Mirage': Why time traveling never gets old
The new "Assassin's Creed" release is set in 9th-century Baghdad in the Golden Age of the Abbasids.
Will AI revolutionize or ruin video games?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in game development. What does this mean for game creators and players?
Gamescom 2023: Bigger and more international
Gamescom is again expected to attract hundreds of thousands of gamers this year. Brazil is the official partner country.
Sony and Microsoft agree Call of Duty stays on PlayStation
The game will still be released on PlayStation even after Microsoft acquires Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard.
'Super Mario' turns 40: Gaming's greatest triumph
July 14 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of "Mario Bros.", the arcade video game developed by Nintendo.
Ethics in games: the limits of freedom
Should games be allowed to show violence or take sides? DW looks at the ethics of gaming.
US regulator keen to halt Microsoft takeover of Activision
Microsoft wants to buy "Call of Duty" maker Activision, but regulators worry that a megamerger could stifle competition.
War games: Is Ukraine video game exploitative or positive?
A new videogame in which users attack Russian forces with drones has triggered a debate about ethics.
Why are the bestselling 'Zelda' video games so successful?
"Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom," released Friday, is already being described as one of the greatest video games ever made.
UK blocks Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of Activision
Microsoft has been trying to buy the game company Activision Blizzard with hits like "Call of Duty" since early 2022.
The Super Mario Bros. film breaks records
The 'Super Mario' film is a box office smash. Here's a look at the wondrous career of the famous game character.
Playing the Ukraine-made video game impacted by war
Kyiv studio Frogwares is releasing a video game developed during the war in Ukraine. The results are dark.
Can you be addicted to porn?
Psychology doesn't officially acknowledge the existence of porn addiction. Is it real?
'Hogwarts Legacy': Harry Potter-themed game faces criticism
"Harry Potter" fans look forward to a new video game, despite boycott calls as J. K. Rowling is accused of transphobia.
'Elden Ring,' 'God of War Ragnarök': Best games of 2022
"Elden Ring" has a plot by "Game of Thrones" writer G.R.R. Martin. And "Hades II" trailer launched at 2022 Game Awards.
'Pentiment': A medieval thriller set in Bavaria
The interactive video game "Pentiment" is set in the late Middle Ages, taking players back in time.
Can Germany level up its gaming industry?
Germans love to game. So why has the country's video game industry stayed so small? A nongamer reports.
Crowds flock to first Gamescom since 2019
After two years online because of the pandemic, the world's largest gaming event is calling crowds back to Cologne.
A customized app store for Africa's game developers
Teddy Kossoko created Gara, an app store for African creators, after realizing standard options didn't suit their needs.
US probes gaming feature in 580,000 Tesla vehicles
US safety regulators are trying to determine if Tesla vehicles are safe enough to allow drivers to play video games.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
On this week’s 77 Percent, young people bare their teeth at Eswatini’s King Mswati III.
Kenya's first female pro e-sports athlete
Sylvia Gathoni, perhaps Kenya's best-known female e-sport athlete, is winning games, hearts and minds.
Sexism and the video games industry
Video game companies have long tolerated a misogynistic macho culture. The tide seems to be turning.
Is screentime bad for kids?
New research suggests that, despite spending four hours per day looking at screens, US children are developing fine.
Weekly roundup — Monkeys, cows & a 3rd jab
What can we learn from a bunch of rhesus macaques playing video games and 'choking' under the pressure?
China pulls the plug on under-18 gamers
New regulations in China will mean children will only be allowed to play games online for three hours a week.
German games and the international market
The most successful games often come from the US, Japan or Poland, but rarely from Germany. Why is that the case?
Zelda game fetches 'world record' price at auction
The pristine "Legend of Zelda" cartridge sold for over $800,000 — breaking the record for a video game at auction.
Video games get serious about climate change
Video games are exploring environmental issues — but can the industry deliver on its own green message?
Hanging out in PC Bangs
PC Bangs are South Korean internet cafés and the esports fans' favorite hangouts.
A glimpse into the esports scene
Esports are booming during the coronavirus pandemic, also thanks to new games and trends.
Shift - Living in the Digital Age
From a nerdy pastime to a billion-dollar market—What challenges face today's esports scene?
Video-gaming in Ivory Coast
Across Africa, the video game industry is booming, with more Africans than ever designing their own games.
Should trading apps be less fun?
Critics say their game-like features make them addictive and that young traders don't realize the real financial risk.
Gamers advance to burnout level
Money and global fame can change the lives of young digital champions. But at what cost?
Games help escape the coronavirus crisis blues
Video games are a great way to escape frustration and the coronavirus blues, says Kristina Reymann-Schneider.
CD Projekt scrambles to save face
Sony has pulled Polish firm’s new game, Cyberpunk 2077, from its stores after technical glitches.
PS5 or Xbox Series X: Console design matters
From bulky spaceship-like devices to sleek black boxes, consoles have come a long way in recent decades.
From Atari to Xbox Series X: The evolution of video game consoles
Every video game console generation has a fresh design. Sometimes they reflect the zeitgeist, others are revolutionary.
How video games are used for political purposes
The video game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" is playing a role in the US presidential campaign. But why?
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