Video games

Kalshi offers up to $135,000 for people to play GTA VI on launch day, research 'game's economy'

Prediction market Kalshi is offering $120,000 plus bonuses for a GTA VI researcher to livestream the game and analyze its real-world economic impact.

Pedestrians walk past a billboard for the video game Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of its global release, in New York City, US, November 12, 2026.
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'$10b. industry in Mediterranean': Israel ranks among gaming powerhouses, industry report reveals

A screenshot of a release poster of The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Remastered.

The Witcher 3 remaster to be released on September 29, ahead of 2027 expansion

This illustration photo created in Los Angeles, December 4, 2023, shows Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI trailer played on a screen in front of the game title.

US Army offer four-day pass to play GTA VI for at least two more years of service - report


At long last: Grand Theft Auto 6 finally nears release as Rockstar announces preorder launch

For over a decade, the game has inspired the popular meme ‘before GTA 6,’ poking fun at the many delays Rockstar has announced over the years.

This illustration photo created in Los Angeles, December 4, 2023, shows Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI trailer played on a screen in front of the game title.

US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war

US veterans criticized the White House for using memes to promote the Iran war, saying the approach trivializes casualties and the realities of conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Fortnite tops ADL’s new ‘leaderboard’ ranking video games on antisemitism safeguards

The leaderboard’s release coincided with a landmark Los Angeles jury verdict finding Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young user through addictive design features.

Fairgoers play video games at the Japanese publisher Nintendo Switch's stand during Milan Games Week and Cartoomics 2024 at Fiera Milano Rho on November 22, 2024 in Milan, Italy.

CSTAT Smash overturns ban on Jewish ‘Smash Bros’ player following legal action

The player was banned from three tournaments and two Discord servers dedicated to the popular Nintendo fighting game, after anti-Israel players were angered by a series of social media posts.

Gamers play the video game 'Super Smash Bros Ultimate' developed by Sora Ltd. and Bandai Namco and published by Nintendo on a Nintendo Switch console during the 'Paris Games Week' on October 27, 2018 in Paris, France.

OpenAI banned Canadian mass shooter for gun violence prompts before Tumbler Ridge attack - WSJ

OpenAI detected Jesse Van Rootselaar, the Tumbler Ridge mass shooter, entering violent prompts days before the attack, but didn't alert police.

The playground at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School following a mass shooting on Feb,10.

Terror groups groom and recruit children online, exploiting Roblox, Discord, and Minecraft - NYT

Counterterrorism experts say the speed of online recruitment is outpacing government response, as some minors shift between ideologies, from white supremacism to jihadist content.

In this photo illustration, young children hold an iPhone while using the online game platform Roblox on November 19, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Gaming: Israel's digital success story excluded from the Start-Up Nation narrative - opinion

Overlooking an industry that is already active, thriving, and globally competitive represents a significant missed opportunity, not only for Israel’s economy but also for the global gaming ecosystem.

 Two gamers hold video game controllers.

Navigating the digital world: A parent’s guide to online safety - opinion

Parents don’t need to monitor every corner of the Internet. They do need to know their children have the tools to handle it.

A child sits at the computer

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again until at least November 2026, Rockstar confirms

Take-Two's stock price fell from approximately $252 to an estimated $227.50, however, this price is tentative as the stock market closed before the announcement was made.

Playing Grand Theft Auto with a Playstation controller; illustrative.

Videogame revolution, EA, acquired by Saudi fund in multi-billion dollar deal

The deal values EA at approximately 55 billion dollars. The acquisition is expected to close in early 2026 and requires approval from EA shareholders and regulatory authorities.

EA (Eletronic Arts) Sports logo is seen in this illustration, August 10, 2022.