Video games

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.
Streamers in Utah held a #FreeSchlep protest in front of the state capitol on behalf of a banned Roblox user by that name, Aug. 15, 2025.

Roblox’s ban of a user named ‘Schlep’ has ignited a crisis for the mega-popular gaming platform

Video game creator Hideo Kojima and illustrator Yoji Shinkawa, as part of the launch of the highly anticipated game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

From game to reality: You can buy the watch that will star in Death Stranding 2

 Ukrainian military soldiers rest at a position on a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine July 5, 2025

Call of Dnipro: How the Ukrainian Army gamifies the war with Russia to motivate troops - BBC


Dell presents a series with two advanced models for gamers and professional users

Dell Technologies launches two models: The Alienware Aurora 16 which serves as the base version, and the Aurora 16X, an upgraded version that includes more advanced features.

 Dell's new computers

Disappointing: Rockstar delays the release of GTA 6 to next year

Rockstar Games has announced the postponement of the release of the game Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26, 2026 – a delay of almost a year compared to the original plan.

 GTA 6

Zerat Games pulls rape, incest video game promising to be 'women's worst nightmare' amid backlash

The violent video game was banned in Canada, Australian and the United Kingdom before the developers pulled it from Steam.

 No Mercy video game.

Rabbiman Adventures: A Jewish adventure of magic and wonder

A look at ‘Rabbiman Adventures,’ Teamtiferet and Israchem's new video game capturing themes of Judaism and Jewish identity.

 PROMOTIONAL IMAGE of platforming gameplay featured in ‘Rabbiman Adventures.’

Zionist pro Smash Bros. video gamer files lawsuit over tournament ban

Hasson was banned from tournaments dedicated to the popular Nintendo fighting game, after anti-Israel players were angered by his pro-Israel social media posts.

 An attendee uses a Nintendo Switch game console while playing a video game at the Paris Games Week (PGW), a trade fair for video games in Paris, France, November 5, 2023.

Hamas-inspired video game glorifying October 7 massacre banned in UK

Despite being banned in the UK, Germany, and Australia, the game can still be bought on Steam in many countries, including Israel.

 Scene from the game's trailer showing a female soldier being taken hostage.

UN collaborates with PlanetPlay to promote sustainable future, climate change through video games

The initiative aims to harness the gaming community’s significant influence, with over 3.3 billion gamers expected by the end of 2024, and drive a global positive environmental action.

Play2Act poster PlanetPlay used to urge gaming studios to join the initiative.

Nostalgia from dreams: Meet the new Smurfs game – "The Smurfs Dreams"

"The Smurfs: Dreams" is a light platformer for kids and families, featuring puzzles and challenges to stop Gargamel and Azrael. However, I had two minor issues.

 Nostalgia from Dreams: Meet the New Smurfs Game – "The Smurfs Dreams"

AI-powered chatbot by Nayax offers real-time business insights for amusement centers

Nayax and Tigapo introduce an AI-based chatbot providing tailored business insights for amusement venue operators.

 Tigapo

Amir Blum: Bringing video game development to Jerusalem

Jerusalemite of the Week: MakeGamesJLM is a community of indie video game developers operating out of Jerusalem, and Amir Blum is at the center of this community.

 Amir Blum

MakeGamesJLM: Elevating Jerusalem developer talent through game jams

MakeGamesJLM strengthens Jerusalem’s gaming industry by hosting the GMTK game jam, offering aspiring developers valuable experience and networking opportunities.

 GMTK Jerusalem event 2024 participants working on the Unity game engine to create a game at Lightricks offices.