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Once designed to teach, preach, or persuade, these familiar board games now mask the strange historical forces that informed their conception.

These memorable items, activities, and food products launched nearly 50 years ago.

Get ready for your next game obsession to enjoy with friends and family.

Don't fall for these common video game misconceptions.

Video games have been around for many decades—so it’s no surprise a number of myths and rumors have cropped up surrounding them.

Baba Yaga on the cover of ‘Contes De Lisba’

Frankenstein’s monster has been revisited by Guillermo del Toro in the form of a new film, but these creatures continue to be overlooked.

Perhaps there's something valuable hiding in here.

The right ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ card could be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

This one goes out to Rebecca Yarros‘s fans.

A card game based on the fantasy series can be yours.

A clear blue, Japanese edition of the Nintendo 64.

If you held on to an original copy of “Super Mario 64” from the 1990s, you could be rich.

Some consoles use a lot more energy than others.

New research reveals the gaming consoles that consume the most energy.

Cheating accusations are afoot at the WSSC.

Modified stones were discovered during a recent tournament, rocking the sport to its core.

Pokémon meets Tamagotchi with the Pokémon Poké-nade Monster Ball.

If you collected Dragon Ball Z trading cards in the early 2000s, you could have a small fortune on your hands.

This “Animal Crossing” player’s “42-acre” LEGO island is a miniature masterpiece.

The toy aisle looked pretty different in the mid-20th century.

From a dollhouse with a nuclear bunker to an atomic energy lab with real uranium, some of these toys from the ‘50s and ‘60s have us scratching our heads.

Remember Chuck E. Cheese? He’s back with arcades aimed at grown-ups featuring classic games, collectibles, and throwback vibes.

The first soccer balls weren't even made out of rubber.

Dive into the history of soccer balls, including how they evolved from their earliest form, when they were made out of pig bladders, into the hexagon design we see today.

Catching players in Washington D.C.'s Audi Field in action.

Want to make your lawn look even better this year? Get expert-backed tips from FIFA’s Alan Ferguson, plus other insights ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Discover the evolution of ‘The Sims’ video game, including how it shot to popularity in the early 2000s and become one of the most successful PC game franchises of all time.

In the latest Pokémon-shaped snack news, a “Pikacheeto” is selling for over $2500. Cheetos shaped like Super Mario and Michael Jordan are also up for auction.