VIDEO GAMES

New Pizza Hut Device Converts Your Playstation Into a Pizza Warmer

Pizza Hut has released a pizza-warming video game console attachment that nobody asked for.

Take one of these little guys on your way to becoming a Pokémon master.

Be the Very Best at Monopoly’s New Pokémon Edition

Make your way around the board of ‘Monopoly: Pokémon’ and catch ’em all.

An improved version of the game is also available on many devices.

‘The Oregon Trail’ Video Game Will Be Adapted Into a Comedy Movie

Many video games get movie adaptations, but you probably didn’t see this one coming.

The inspiration for your next costume might be on this list.

The 25 Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2024

Costume inspiration varies widely, from musical artists to video game characters.

Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – Announcement Trailer

Nintendo Wants to Gamify Your Mornings With Its New ‘Alarmo’ Clock

Alarmo allows you to wake up amid visuals and sound effects from your favorite Nintendo games.

The Top 10 Scariest Video Games, According to Science

A study determined the horror titles that are most likely to get players’ hearts racing.

Retro consoles will always have a place in our hearts.

The 10 Most Valuable Retro Video Game Consoles

If you have these consoles lying around, you might want to consider selling them on eBay.

Get ready to dodge shells, bananas, and other players with these adorable Mario Kart sets

LEGO’s New Mario Kart Series Brings the Classic Game to Life

Mario Kart is getting the LEGO treatment—finally.

Caffeinated instant ramen is destined to fuel many all-nighters.

This Caffeinated Instant Ramen Is a College Student’s Best Friend

You can now get your caffeine fix in noodle form.

The Nintendo World Championship Cartridge

An Ultra-Rare Gold Nintendo Cartridge From 1990 Is Up for Auction

The game, which is the same shade as the famous 'Legend of Zelda' gold cartridge, was produced for the 1990 Nintendo World Championships.

Street Fighter: The Movie (PlayStation) Street Battle as Guile

9 of the Most Bizarre Licensed Video Games

From “Shaq Fu” to “Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit!,” these weird licensed video games prove that just because something is popular doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll make for good gameplay.

‘Finish Him!’: When ‘Mortal Kombat’ Caused a Moral Panic

The hyper-violent arcade smash of 1992 was too bloody even for Congress.

I Restored This Yellowed & Broken PSone - Retro Playstation Console Restoration

Take a Trip Back to the '90s With This Soothing PlayStation Restoration Video

You don't have to be a retro video game fan to find this classic PlayStation restoration oddly satisfying.

The Internet Archive is the ultimate boredom-buster.

7 Fun Ways to Use the Internet Archive

The Internet Archive goes beyond the Wayback Machine—it also hosts movies, arcade games, and more.

10 Awesome MS-DOS Games You Can Play in Your Browser

The Internet Archive has more than 8500 MS-DOS games online, and they’re playable in nearly any browser. Prepare to kiss your free time goodbye.

The $1 million collection would be right at home at Berlin's Computer Game Museum, pictured above.

Have $1 Million to Spend? Now’s Your Chance to Own Every Gaming System Ever Made

The collection of 2200 video gaming systems includes rare special editions that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere.

Nintendo wasn't always about video games.

How Nintendo Conquered the Gaming World

Before Nintendo burrowed its way into millions of homes, it had to win over retailers in New York City—and the difficulty level was set to 'almost impossible.'

The Sega Genesis helped introduce '90s gamers to online communications.

When '90s Gamers Tuned In to the Sega Channel

Streaming entertainment may seem like a very 2000s ambition, but embers of it began stirring all the way back in 1993, when video game giant Sega announced the

The Game Genie became a thorn in Nintendo's side.

Cheaters Always Win: When the Game Genie Made Beating Nintendo Games Easy

In 1990, a new third-party device for the Nintendo Entertainment System promised players invincibility, unlimited ammo, and other perks for practically any game they owned. It was not a wish Nintendo planned on granting.

Footloose: The Dance Dance Revolution Craze of the 2000s

In 1998, Konami unveiled 'Dance Dance Revolution,' and embarrassing yourself in public became one of the coolest trends around.

PaRappa the Rapper unlocked everyone's inner rap artist.

You Gotta Believe: How PaRappa the Rapper Took Music Video Games to Another Level

Rhythm-loving dog PaRappa the Rapper was a surprise hit for the Sony PlayStation in 1996. But he was almost a rapping shrimp.

Many '90s kids will remember playing Zoombinis.

11 Fun Facts About Zoombinis

Zoombinis graced the screens of many a ‘90s PC, inviting kids to use logic and experimentation as they led a troupe of exploited island workers through a Deep, Dark Forest and the Mountains of Despair en route to Zoombiniville.

The Toy Zone Wants to Pay Someone to Test Out Halo Nerf Blasters

You're never too old to play with Nerf guns, and now you can get paid to test out Nerf's new Halo blasters.

New LEGO Set Packs Four Super Mario 64 Levels Into One Question Mark Block

The new 'Super Mario 64' question mark block set from LEGO turns the classic video game into a tactile experience.