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The 1973 horror movie remains as timely as ever.

An inside look at the formation of a persevering grassroots fighting game community

he American Sega Genesis and the Japanese Mega Drive are the same machine on the inside, yet their cultural legacies are entirely different.

"I didn’t even think that we were making a show."

Facebook’s Jason Rubin and Mike Verdu talk Vader Immortal, Respawn, and the future

With the arrival of Apple Arcade and the increasing popularity of Xbox Game Pass, a new era of video game purchases has begun. Does it make sense to pay full price for a game when you can get it on the cheap? Right now, the answer seems like no.

Mortal Kombat’s gore was a sensitive subject for American society at large. The moment word of fatalities spread beyond arcades and into schools, homes, and churches, parents and politicians went on the warpath.

I downloaded the app to commit to a bit, but ended up having a change of heart

Will our heroine turn to the Dark Side, give in to temptation, and join up with the Sith? It’s a moot point, I’m afraid. Because she likely already has.

Every endless franchise needs to get weird to survive and remain relevant.

We look at what happens when games linger in development for more than 10 years.

Super Saiyan 5 was never meant to be this popular.

The SNL cast members at the time included Will Ferrell, Cheri Oteri, Molly Shannon, David Spade, Tim Meadows, and Darrell Hammond. The Smashing Pumpkins were the musical guest. This really happened.

The fans are identifying with a meaningless milestone, but why? We dig into the data behind box office magic.

The last time I saw Hideo Kojima, we were both naked.

How one unassuming special effect challenged animators and made Disney history.

We break down one of the most mystical energies in the universe.

Granzella’s “R-Type Final” sequel marks the 16-year return of the series no one saw coming.

How Hideaki Anno turned obsessions and depression into an anime phenomenon

When Anita Sarkeesian tells the bleak story of her “first bomb threat,” she turns it into a joke, like she’s recalling a cherished memory.