Video games Coverage

From 'Spacewar!' to 'Starfield': A history of video gaming

While the medium of video games is relatively nascent compared to film and television, the global industry of interactive entertainment is projected to be valued at $307 billion by 2029.

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Legend of Zelda, Party Animals and Spider-Man: WRAL Holiday video game guide

From sequels to critically acclaimed games to indie hits, we have some of the best games to get for the holiday season.

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producer

After 'Five Nights at Freddy's,' here's a look at several more upcoming video game adaptations

In the past, audiences have had a fraught relationship with video game adaptations, including films like the 2018 "Tomb Raider" reboot and last year's "Uncharted." Critics and fans alike found those movies faltering in their ability to capture the story and magic of the gameplay in their respective source material.

Lillian Bautista, CNN

Sony's Access controller for PlayStation aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities

Playing video games has long been a challenge for people with disabilities, chiefly because the standard controllers for the PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo can be difficult, or even impossible, to maneuver for people with limited mobility. But that may be changing.

Sony introduces access controller to help gamers with disabilities

Sony is making gaming more inclusive with the new PlayStation access controller.

Microsoft clears last hurdle to buying Call of Duty maker Activision in $69 billion deal

Microsoft’s purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard won final approval Friday from Britain’s competition watchdog, reversing its earlier decision to block the $69 billion gaming deal and removing the final obstacle for one of the largest tech transactions in history.

'If that weren't enough ...': Whitehurst's resume sparks a wow at game industry site

After reviewing Whitehurst's background, you might say the editorial team was impressed. Check out these paragraphs - and more.

Raleigh video game company shuts down; 20 people to lose jobs

Puny Human, a video game development company that launched in 2007 and grew to employ a staff of 20 people, is shutting down.

Fortnite players, due refunds? You can now apply for share of $245M settlement

Millions of Fortnite users can now claim their small part of the $245 million that the game’s parent company agreed to pay as part of a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission. Here are the details.

Deep dive into gaming: Director of Duke Engineering’s new program talks impact beyond entertainment

Duke Engineering’s new Master of Engineering in Game Design, Development and Innovation is a unique program that incorporates facets and applications of the industry that often get overlooked. Here’s an in-depth profile of the program.

Game on: Girls Make Games awards first three STEAM scholarships

LearnDistrict n Wednesday announced the first recipients of its four year college scholarship fund for women and non-binary people aiming to join the games industry. Here are the details.

'OMG this is so cool:' Lenovo preps for launch of Legion Go gaming console

Lenovo says it's near the launch of its hand-held gaming console - "Legion Go" - and a popular YouTube reviewer is hyping it as "so cool."

Epic Games offers developers 100% of revenue for exclusivity - here's FAQ

CARY - Epic Games is offering developers up to 100% of revenue generated by a new title if it's listed exclusively in Epic's Game Store. The program was announced Wednesday. It's called the "Epic First Run" program. The 100% offer is for six months. Games then convert to the standard Epic store split. "Participating products…

Microsoft revamps deal for video game maker Activision Blizzard to meet UK demands

Microsoft revamped its bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard on Tuesday to appease British competition regulators, who are the last major hurdle to closing one of the biggest deals in tech history.

'Community is a big thing for us': Magpie and Crow brings retro gaming hub to Wake Forest

Located inside historic downtown Wake Forest, the Triangle's newest vintage gaming store hopes to be a hub for people of all fandoms.

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producer

Netflix broadens testing of video games - here's the latest

Netflix  announced Monday that it is expanding the games that it offers to select TVs, PCs, and Macs as part of a test that is being conducted in Canada and the UK.

Netflix unveils app for video games soon to be playable on TVs

Game on - soon? Netflix has released a Netflix Game Controller app, which is designed to allow users to play Netflix games on their TV sets.

Spooky pop-ups, Mario Party tournaments and Halloween karaoke: 13 ways to nerd out in October

Whether at Triangle Town Center, Rewind Reto Bar in Knightdale or Bad Machines in Durham, there will be plenty of ways to nerd out in October.

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producer

Activision, Microsoft extend deadline for $69B merger

Microsoft and Activision have mutually agreed to extend their merger deadline by three months in the face of ongoing negotiations with the UK government that could allow the $69 billion acquisition to close, the two companies announced on Wednesday.

Microsoft: Popular Call of Duty franchise to stay on Sony's Playstation following merger

Sony had been among the loudest critics of the acquisition. Addressing the company’s concerns about the continued availability of “Call of Duty,” one of the industry’s most popular franchises, could help Microsoft overcome any remaining opposition to the deal and usher it to a conclusion.

Lovingood Review: 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' is a catch-lightning-twice situation with Nintendo's take on open world games

The franchise had all the right elements to create its own corner in the genre, and in a noteworthy way, Tears of the Kingdom takes what made the previous game a Game of the Year experience and adds onto it many positive ways.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Microsoft-Activision deal isn't done yet: FTC to appeal decision allowing merger

The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it would appeal a decision from earlier this week by a district court judge allowing Microsoft to close its $69 billion Activision Blizzard merger.

Judge won't block Microsoft's $69B takeover of video games giant Activision

A federal judge has handed Microsoft a major victory by declining to block its looming $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard. Regulators are seeking to ax the deal because they say it will hurt competition.

Whom gamers like most in NC: These are top 5 most popular female characters

The gaming industry has seen a surge in female gamers over the past few years, and recent statistics reveal 46% of gamers in the US are women. But which female characters are the most popular? A new study says ...

Microsoft CEO defends Activision deal, says he wants games across platforms

Satya Nadella sought to assure the court that Microsoft has no interest in shutting out PlayStation by making popular Activision games exclusive to Microsoft's own Xbox system.