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Video games have been around for many decades—so it’s no surprise a number of myths and rumors have cropped up surrounding them.

Remember Chuck E. Cheese? He’s back with arcades aimed at grown-ups featuring classic games, collectibles, and throwback vibes.

Discover the evolution of ‘The Sims’ video game, including how it shot to popularity in the early 2000s and become one of the most successful PC game franchises of all time.

In the latest Pokémon-shaped snack news, a “Pikacheeto” is selling for over $2500. Cheetos shaped like Super Mario and Michael Jordan are also up for auction.

Kawara’s Ojisan Trading Card Game turns real-life older men into playable characters, connecting generations through creativity and play.

A fun new Easter egg lets you collect Pokémon through your browser.

For some people, video games were a pleasant way to pass the time in the 1990s. For others, they were a cultural crisis.

Prodigy Education ranked the most game-obsessed states based on the number of establishments, events, and search trends related to the hobby.

Anyone who has ever played ‘Tetris’ knows how addictive the ’80s video game can be. Scientists say the Tetris Effect may even have psychological benefits for people coping with PTSD.

The wait is over—Pokémon is finally joining LEGO. Here‘s what we know so far about the legendary collaboration.

A one-of-a-kind spicy Cheeto, shaped like Charizard, has become a viral sensation, selling for an unbelievable price at auction.

The Tamagotchi gets an update with this Darth Vader edition, complete with mini-games, character interactions, and lightsaber training.

GTA Boom reveals people‘s favorite video game characters of the year.

The Atari 7800+ makes it possible to play the games you haven’t touched since childhood.

Pizza Hut has released a pizza-warming video game console attachment that nobody asked for.

Make your way around the board of ‘Monopoly: Pokémon’ and catch ’em all.

Many video games get movie adaptations, but you probably didn’t see this one coming.

Costume inspiration varies widely, from musical artists to video game characters.

Alarmo allows you to wake up amid visuals and sound effects from your favorite Nintendo games.

A study determined the horror titles that are most likely to get players’ hearts racing.

If you have these consoles lying around, you might want to consider selling them on eBay.

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