online gaming

NYC casino workers bash bill that would legalize online betting in the Empire State

Nearly 700 workers employed at the Resorts World slots casino at Aqueduct in Queens have signed a letter accusing state Sen. Joe Addabbo of threatening their jobs by pushing a...

NYC politician makes push to legalize remote bets on blackjack, poker

The possibility of legalizing online gaming is back on the table in New York.

'Grand Theft Auto VI' getting release date from Rockstar after years of fans clamoring: report

Ten years since the last release of the series, Rockstar Games is gearing up to announce the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI," according to a new report.

Man kidnapped 11-year-old NJ girl he met on Roblox: authorities

An 11-year-old New Jersey girl was kidnapped by a man she met through the online gaming platform Roblox, authorities said.

Playing video games can improve these aspects of daily life

Three in four mobile gamers swear video games have improved their lives.

Roblox 'operates illegal gambling ring that preys on children': lawsuit

Rachelle Colvin, a California resident, and Danielle Sass, who lives in New York State, filed suit against Roblox in San Francisco federal court.

Super Mario star announces retirement: 'You are all Numba One in my heart!'

The actor, who has voiced the mustachioed plumber since 1991, recorded several of Mario's iconic catchphrases, including “Let’s-a go,” “Mamma mia” and “Wahoo!"

Roblox shares plummet after online gaming platform misses quarterly projections

Shares of the company were set for their worst day in 10 months and on track to erase nearly all its gains this year, if losses hold through the session.

Shackled Pentagon leak suspect charged in fed court, tells dad he loves him

Jack Teixeira, 21, was officially charged with unauthorized detention and transmission of national defense information and unauthorized removal of classified information and defense materials.

Pentagon leak suspect scrambled to contact gamer pals before bust

Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, the suspect accused of leaking classified US intelligence, made a frantic final call to his gamer friends as the FBI closed in on him...

What are the best Nintendo Switch games? Expert reviewers share the 18 essential Switch games

You Ninten-don't wanna miss these amazing video games.

My daughter ignored my calls for dinner — so I shamed her on Roblox

A mother in Chicago is going viral among parents and gamers alike for logging onto an online game and demanding her 11-year-old defrost dinner.

Porn star Adriana Chechik breaks her back at embattled TwitchCon

Adriana Chechik hit the ground with unsettling force and in a video of the incident, it’s immediately clear that she’s seriously hurt.

Pals heard Purdue student's screams through online game as he was savagely killed

Purdue University police have confirmed with WTHR that 20-year-old victim Varun Manish Chheda was online gaming with pals the night he died.

Satirical 'Trombone Champ' game catches a mighty wind of viral success

Game developers are really tooting their own horn today for a new game many are already calling game of the year, dethroning Wordle for good.

Moist Esports CEO asks 11 million YouTube subscribers for help

Charlie, also known as ‘moistcrit1kal’, is the co-owner of MANA Talent Group and the founder of Moist Esports and recently asked his viewers for help with Moist Esports.

Roblox to launch 3D 'immersive' advertising in 2023

Online gaming firm Roblox Corp said it plans to launch 3D advertising on its platform next year.

'Grand Theft Auto VI' to have female hero, scale back on racist and sexist jokes: report

The next installment of the “Grand Theft Auto” video-game series will have the series' first ever female protagonist and aims to scale back its use of offensive humor — particularly jokes aimed...