Video Games
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Zombies and creepy babies: The standout video games at E3Jun 14, 2018 6:00 am - The annual E3 conference, at which video game developers hype their new products for the next couple years, wrapped up this week in Los Angeles and offered little in the...
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Nintendo harnesses power of smartphones, Pokemon and Switch
Jun 02, 2018 1:00 am - Nintendo Co. is bringing together the magnetic appeal of Pokemon, smartphones and the Switch console into an interlinked gaming experience. “Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu” a...
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Millions of women will make Fortnite a billion-dollar gameMay 29, 2018 1:00 am - In an industry known for high levels of testosterone, Fortnite has become the hottest video game going partly because of its appeal to women. Like "Survivor" meets "The ...
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Nintendo changes its repair policies after FTC warning about warranty
May 12, 2018 1:00 am - Nintendo has changed its warranty policies after the U.S. government warned them that they were violating the law. The Japanese game company was one of six firms the Fed...
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One 'Pokemon Go' site removed from Arlington Heights park, but others remainMay 09, 2018 1:00 am - The creators of the Pokemon Go app have removed one of its game elements from Memorial Park in Arlington Heights in response to neighbors' complaints but are keeping oth...
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Review: Oculus Go is the first VR gadget you might actually buy
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6 things to know about Labo, Nintendo's cardboard video game accessory kit
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A more nuanced Kratos makes the new 'God of War' a mighty successApr 16, 2018 6:00 am - "God of War" Developed by: Sony Santa Monica Studio Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment Available on: PlayStation 4 --- Video games have spawned countless mav...
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Dave & Buster's will be first to open in Rosemont's The Pearl DistrictApr 12, 2018 1:00 am - The first piece of Rosemont's mixed-use complex The Pearl District will be unveiled Monday with the opening of a 40,500-square-foot Dave & Buster's — the fifth in the Ch...
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Widescreen: Hollywood should ditch Lara Croft for rich, diverse 'Overwatch'Apr 07, 2018 7:30 am - A few weeks ago, I floated the notion that a new “Tomb Raider” movie is unnecessary when the video-game source material is already cinematic in nature. The North Ame...