video game history

Games

A History of Video Game Patents in 5 Famous Examples

03.01.21

By Sherveen Uduwana
Games

How Gunpei Yokoi Reinvented Nintendo

11.12.20

By Matt Alt
Tech

When McDonald’s, Domino’s, and Chester Cheetah Took Over Your Nintendo

05.25.16

By Ernie Smith
Tech

The Motörhead Video Game Was a Not-So-Fitting Tribute to Lemmy’s Greatness

12.30.15

By Zack Kotzer
Tech

Museums Can Now Legally Jailbreak Game Consoles, But Gamers Aren’t Allowed

10.28.15

By Emanuel Maiberg
Tech

What to Read If You Want to Study Video Games

06.23.15

By Ben Richmond
Games

Celebrating an Old Gray Box: PlayStation Is 20 Years Old

11.25.14

By Mike Diver

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Music

Paul McCartney Explained One of the More Lascivious Rumors About Beatles Bandmate, John Lennon

There was once a rumor that late Beatles singer John Lennon had a sexual experience with the band’s manager, Brian Epstein.

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By Stephen Andrew Galiher
Gaming

Sony Increasing PlayStation Plus Prices Starting This Wednesday

Gamers who’ve been thinking about joining PlayStation Plus should jump in now to avoid the service’s latest price hike.

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By John Bonelli
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The Porsche of Ebikes: An Honest Review of the Specialized Turbo Vado SL2 5.0 EQ

If any ebike ever tied together all its various pieces into one cohesive ebike that feels like a regular bike better than this Specialized, I haven’t met it.

2 hours ago

By Matt Jancer | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan
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I Replaced My Lunch Beer With Soul’s Out of Office THC Seltzer and Stayed Weirdly Productive

With low-dose THC, double the CBD, and two straightforward flavors, Out of Office drinks are built for staying functional and not checking out.

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By Maha Haq | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan
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The Best Sex Toys for Women Who Are Tired of Mediocre Orgasms

I tested the best sex toys on the market in the name of journalism.

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By Gigi Fong | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan