GAMING

Apr 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Gaming choices: why PCs last longer than consoles

Gamers often pick between two paths: one that locks them into yearly upgrades or another that grows with them. Console players find themselves trapped in a loop where new games demand the latest machine, forcing them to replace entire systems just to stay current. PC gamers avoid this trap by upgrad

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Video Games: A Popular Pastime with Hidden School Struggles

Around the world, kids and teens spend hours glued to screens, not just for fun but as a major way to pass the time. In some places, online gaming has become so common that experts started wondering if it’s affecting school performance. A study looked at students in Jordan to see if there was a link

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why story beats dice in tabletop game shows

A new study looked at why people get hooked on shows where actors play tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons in real time. Researchers wanted to know what makes these programs so engaging for first-time viewers. They split participants into two groups: one group focused on the story being told, whi

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Games teach us how memories shape our lives

The latest sequel in a quirky series takes a surprising turn when its hero meets an old man who never moved on. Raz, a young psychic recruit, discovers that facing bad thoughts and old regrets doesn’t always look like a scary monster. Sometimes it looks like a 1960s rock festival glitching inside s

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Apr 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Korean Release of “Trails in the Sky 2” Drops Worldwide on Sept. 17

Clouded Leopard Entertainment has set a global launch for the Korean remake of “Trails in the Sky 2” on September 17, 2026. The game will reach players through Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Steam, marking a fresh entry in the long‑running “Trails” series. The story follows Estelle

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Season 13 Brings Fresh Heroes, Keywords and a Burning Quest

The latest chapter of the popular card game starts today, bringing fresh twists to its auto‑battle mode. Season 13 introduces two brand‑new abilities that change how players build their decks. The first, “Fodder, ” appears on demon cards; when a player’s demons refresh, they will grab any Fodder

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Apr 14 2026OPINION

Alaska’s charity gaming needs a tech update to help veterans

Alaska’s veteran groups rely heavily on pull-tab games to fund their work, from fixing up buildings to hosting community events. These paper-based games have been the backbone of their income for years. But times have changed. Most people now handle their money, shopping, and social lives through ap

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Apr 13 2026FINANCE

Clover Games Declares Bankruptcy After Massive Debt Crunch

The South Korean developer Clover Games filed for bankruptcy on the 9th, ending all game services. An audit released a few days later exposed the numbers that forced this decision. Clover’s chief, Yoon Sung-guk, poured more than ₩3 billion of his own money into the company over three years, but tha

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mario’s New Space Adventure Scores Huge Box‑Office Numbers

A fresh video‑game film has become the top earner of 2026, drawing in roughly $700 million worldwide by early May. The sequel tops the yearly list after China’s big hit “Pegasus 3, ” and its earnings mirror those of popular titles like the Minecraft movie and Despicable Me 4. It ranks as Illuminatio

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Season Drops Soon: What’s Coming in Torchlight: Infinite’s Next Update

The latest season of Torchlight: Infinite arrives on April 17, bringing a fresh batch of updates. Unlike past seasons, this one focuses on a unique progression system tied to special statues scattered across the Otherworld. Players won’t just grind monsters for loot—they’ll need to hunt down and act

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