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The video game industry tracking organization says that sales on total video game content were the same as the first quarter of a year ago, with digital content sales rising. In the company's Games Market Dynamics: U.S. report, NPD revealed that a total of $3.5 billion had been spent on game content... More

Google has hired Noah Falstein, someone with a long history in game development, and given him the title chief game designer. Outside of those few details, we no nothing else. Falstein confirmed to Gamasutra that this is all true, but he couldn't say anything else. "I can confirm that the title... More

In a Google+ Fireside Hangout on February 18, President Obama stated that video games could be a good way to attract children to computer programming. President Obama said that introducing computer programming in elementary schools makes sense because children nowadays are knowledgeable about the internet... More

The NPD Group has just released December's list of best-selling games, and has also revealed the best-sellers for the entire year, as well as the hardware and software sales picture for the month. Unfortunately for the industry as a whole, dollar sales in the hardware, software, and accessories categories... More

Update: Until now, it wasn't clear who would be representing the video game industry in a series of meetings being conducted by Vice President Joe Biden's task force on gun violence. We now have confirmation that Entertainment Software Association CEO Michael Gallagher will be attending the summit... More

In the wake of the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, members of the news media and politicians are turning their eye to the role that violent video games might have played in the shootings. The most prominent move came from U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller, who has introduced... More

Guess who's back? Unsurprisingly, anti-game crusader Jack Thompson is not one to miss the opportunity to capitalize on a tragedy. Thompson, a former lawyer who was disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court in 2008, has been relatively silent in recent years. This was perhaps due to the U.S. Supreme... More

Are game art? According to New York's prestigious Museum of Modern Art they are; the museum just added 14 games to its collection, and says more will follow. According to the MOMA's website, this initial acquisition of games will be a " the seedbed for an initial wish list of about 40 to... More

Think the back half of 2012 was stacked with video game releases? It could have been even more crowded. Game delays are common in the industry; publishers try to find the best time to release their big titles to maximize sales. But now it seems no month is safe. Below are a list of some of the big titles... More

According to the market research and consulting firm Newzoo , consumer behavior among gamers changed dramatically in 2012, while the video game market overall remained flat. Between the PC, television, tablet, and smartphone, consumers currently have four primary screens to access entertainment with... More

Video games aren't considered the healthiest hobby, but there are some surprising benefits to playing games. No, this isn't a joke; go laugh at something else. All Time 10s put together this interesting list of ten reasons why video games might make you healthier. So keep sitting on your couch... More

Vimeo user Evan Seitz posted a pretty impressive animation of the alphabet in video game form. Can you identify all the games? Along with visual representations of each letter, the music corresponds as well. I like the entry for the letter "J" in particular. Thanks to Jackson Vance for the... More

Video games are cool. Dressing up is...also cool? People seem to like doing it anyway. With Halloween approaching, which video game icon are you thinking about dressing up as? In college I knew a guy who dressed up like Pikachu one year. It was hilarious because it was a kid's costume and it didn't... More

Windows 8 is coming October 26, and along with it are video games, and video games with achievements . We're still not sure how Windows 8 will get along with video games as neither Valve or Blizzard are particularly excited about it, but we'll find out more about that when the operating system... More

If there's one Pokemon that knows eating and sleeping, it's Snorlax. To live a good Snorlax life, try out one (or all) of these Snorlax-themed Etsy goods. Etsy seller Erin Fish runs the shop, Find Your Cute , and offers a number of really excellent deals, including this Snorlax sleep mask . The... More

Adrian Peterson who has, "one of the most important knees in the NFL," is currently going through rehab, and he's using video games to help. If you check out this video about Adrian Peterson's recovery, you will see him using the Wii Balance Board and Wii Fit to help normalize his knee... More

Etsy continues to be a magical treasure trove of video game-related goodies. Take a look at this life-size Pokemon plush. Etsy shop owner Growly Lobita made the giant Vaporeon using a combination of fleece, vinyl, embroidery, hand-painting, and other methods. Check out the plush's listing to see... More

First 4 Figures has been teasing its new Ganondorf figure for some time. Today, the company finally released the specs, price, and preorder information for the behemoth collectible. Ganondorf is part of First 4 Figure's Twilight Princess series, which features standard and deluxe figures at 1/4 scale... More

This weekend, we're becoming Keyblade masters, high-jumping plumbers, and pro-football players. We'll also probably get around to doing our laundry and other boring things. Kyle Hilliard : I’ve been slowly making my way through Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. I wish I could fast... More

In a new email update to its Kickstarter backers, Ouya revealed that it will produce a special edition version of the Android-powered console for backers at the $140 level and above. The special edition (pictured above) features a new, darker color scheme selected by designer Yves Behar. You'll only... More