VIDEO GAMES

Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

School tech shouldn't replace deep learning

A Texas high school English teacher takes a firm stand against mixing education with entertainment. She teaches Thoreau’s essays in their original written form, not through a video game version of Walden Pond. For her, true learning means engaging tough ideas without dumbing them down. Writing essay

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Don’t Starve jumps into a richer world with Elsewhere

The survival game Don’t Starve took its first real step forward in nearly ten years when a new chapter called Elsewhere slipped onto the screen at a game showcase. Instead of staying flat and simple, the world now has real depth—literally. The old top-view maps now stack into layers like a layered c

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Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Games as gateways to new music: Kojima’s quiet revolution

Hideo Kojima doesn’t just build video games—he builds bridges to culture. For years, he’s quietly slipped music, films, and art into his games, giving players a nudge toward sounds and stories they might never seek out alone. Death Stranding didn’t just drop players into a post-apocalyptic world; it

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Mar 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Resident Evil Requiem: A Fresh Twist on a 30‑Year Classic

Resident Evil Requiem shows that the series can still surprise after three decades. It is not simply a finale; it feels more like a pause that invites new ideas to spring up. The game keeps the tension of hiding in dark rooms while adding modern shooting that lets players move freely instead of bein

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Video Games, Screens, and the Rising Weight of Mexican Teens

Mexico faces a growing health challenge: more than 40 % of its teenagers are now overweight or obese, and the number has climbed from about 17. 6 % to 18. 1 % between 2020 and 2023. One major factor is the surge in screen time that began during the COVID‑19 lockdowns. Kids gained early and easier

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Game Studio Downsizes After Launching First Title

Wildlight Entertainment, the company behind the new game "Highguard, " has recently let go of several employees. This happened just a few weeks after their first game came out. The studio said they had to make this tough choice to keep a smaller team working on the game. They thanked the players who

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Feb 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dark Adventures With a New Twist

The game takes you into a spooky world that feels like a darker version of a classic horror adventure. It shows how the makers learned from their earlier titles and pushed the scary feel further. The story follows a brother and sister who must rescue friends while staying alive together. The play s

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Jan 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo Switch Gains Classic Disney Games

The Nintendo Switch is finally getting the Disney Afternoon Collection. This set of classic games was released on other platforms in 2017, but it skipped the Switch. Now, it's coming to both the Switch 1 and Switch 2. The price is set at 2, 300 yen in Japan. That's about 11 GBP or 14 USD. The price

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Jan 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo's Switch 2: A Game of Compromises

Dispatch, a game that made its debut on Switch 1 and 2 on January 28, had to make some changes to fit Nintendo's standards. The original version allowed players to turn off certain explicit content, but the Switch versions automatically censor everything without giving players a choice. The game's

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Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

February 2026: A Month of Gaming Gems on PS Plus Essential

February 2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic month for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers. Four games are set to join the lineup, each bringing something unique to the table. Let's dive in and see what's in store. First up is "Undisputed, " a boxing game that's getting a lot of attention. It f

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