Gaming
‘Valorant’ Will Use Your Voice to Train AI to Detect ‘Disruptive Behavior’
The popular first-person shooter will soon be listening to everything you say in voice chat.
How to Turn Your Crib Into a Gaming Sanctuary
Tired: home office. Wired: THE GAME ZONE, complete with high-tech monitors, cushy seating, and proper mood lighting.
PlayStation CEO Would Rather Talk About His Cats’ Birthday Than Abortion Rights
Sony PlayStation executive Jim Ryan asked staff to respect all abortion opinions in an email that also had five paragraphs about his cats.
Ukrainian Twitch Stars Are Streaming the War to Their Russian Audience
Twitch is one of the few platforms Ukrainians can use to speak directly to the Russian people.
I Spent 24 Hours in Britain’s Biggest Bingo Hall
Three restaurants, two bars, performances by East 17 and one giant jackpot. Is MERKUR Bingo the weirdest big night out ever?
Historical Accuracy Matters in Video Games. Here’s Why
Games aren't just portals for escapism – they can help us understand the way the world once was.
This Teenager Confessed to Murdering His Family. Police Blame PUBG.
Frantic parents and police are calling for a ban on the video game, but pro players and mental health experts say that’s a band-aid for a deep wound.
How Is There Already So Much ‘Elden Ring’ Porn? We Asked the People Who Made It
”If everything is working properly with the rigging, it is very satisfying! Though if it isn't working properly, well, that is hell."
The Story Behind ‘JFK Reloaded’, One of Gaming’s Weirdest Controversies
"You can espouse these crazy conspiracy theories and everyone’s fine, but if someone builds a recreation in software? Nope.
Doctor Apologizes for Ranting About ‘Console Wars’ From Operating Room
The anesthesiologist, who goes by Dr. Shreeveera on Twitter and Youtube, recorded himself in front of an unconscious patient.
Why Is There So Much Fishing in Video Games?
Some gamers love it and others think it's beyond boring, but everyone can agree there's never been more angling to be done.
How Roblox ‘Beamers’ Get Rich Stealing from Children
Underneath the gaming platform worth $68 billion and used by over half of all children in America is a ballooning and highly profitable ecosystem of hackers and traders.