The goal of making money is both immediately clear and easy for players to understand, making it one of the most effective objectives for video games, especially for games that don't follow a set, ...

Adults at risk of developing a gaming addiction are more likely to overspend on in-game purchases due to increasingly sophisticated sales tactics, a University of Queensland study has found. Subscribe ...

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Mark has been thinking and writing about games since a Gameboy Pocket and a copy of Link's Awakening was first placed into his tender, seven-year-old hands. Since then, he snagged a creative writing ...

Every Friday, A.V. Club staffers kick off the weekend by taking a look at the world of gaming, diving in to the ideas that underpin the hobby we love with a bit of Game Theory. We’ll sound off in the ...

With the advancement of technology and internet availability, the video gaming sphere has grown exponentially. With live streaming platforms and esports becoming popular, this industry has taken a ...

The past year has been near-legendary for indie games – from the smash-hit success of Balatro, to games that crept up into success like 1000xResist. Nearly every month, dozens of indies dropped to ...

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For many kids, playing video games is as much a part of childhood as learning the ABCs — and it might be might also be beneficial later in life beneficial. While the study might ease the minds of ...

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