Re-Mission 2 games reimagine how to help kids survive cancer

HopeLab's six free-to-play online minigames help kids understand why they need to take medicine that makes them feel sick.

Gaming lobby Video Game Voters Network surpasses 500K members

The Entertainment Software Association's network of gamers represents the interests of game creators.

Biden on game violence: ‘We don’t even know if some things people think impact [violence] actually impact it’

Vice President Joe Biden sat down with professionals from the games industry today to hear their input about gun violence in the United States.

Mojang talks Minecraft subscriptions, boycotting E3

Mojang, the Swedish developer of Minecraft, is considering introducing a subscription model to its block-centric building game and will bow out of next month's Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Kids and video games: Why children should play more

Parents, politicians, and educators often criticize video games as a waste of time that distract kids from healthier activities such as school, outdoor play, sports, and community service. Just one problem: Research is quickly proving the theory wrong and illustrating that gaming can be a beneficial and well-rounded part of a healthy, balanced media diet. Moreover, due to their interactivity, at odds with passive mediums such as television, kids’ video games can actually be one of today’s most powerful tools for sparking learning and creativity.

Epic Games: “We do not support the current version of SOPA”

Video game developer Epic Games has officially taken a stance against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).

In a brief statement on the Epic Games forums, Senior PR Manager Dana Cowley says many have asked the company about its opinion …

Game trade group celebrates a big year for video games

It’s been a good year for video games, from a favorable U.S. Supreme Court ruling on video game violence, to new recognition as an art form. This according to Michael Gallagher, president and chief executive of the Entertainment Software Association, …