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Watch Out, Cheetozard—A “Pikacheeto” Is Up for Auction
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.
Japanese Town Turns Its Middle-Aged Men Into Pokémon-Inspired Trading Cards
Kawara’s Ojisan Trading Card Game turns real-life older men into playable characters, connecting generations through creativity and play.
Google’s New Hidden Pokémon Game Lets You Catch ‘em All
A fun new Easter egg lets you collect Pokémon through your browser.
12 Surprising Facts About 1990s Video Games
For some people, video games were a pleasant way to pass the time in the 1990s. For others, they were a cultural crisis.
The 10 Best States for Video Game Fans
Prodigy Education ranked the most game-obsessed states based on the number of establishments, events, and search trends related to the hobby.
What Is the Tetris Effect?
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.
Pikachu and More Pokémon Are Finally Getting the LEGO Treatment in 2026
The wait is over—Pokémon is finally joining LEGO. Here‘s what we know so far about the legendary collaboration.
Meet “Cheetozard,” the Pokémon-Shaped Cheeto That Sold For More Than $80,000
A one-of-a-kind spicy Cheeto, shaped like Charizard, has become a viral sensation, selling for an unbelievable price at auction.
Star Wars Tamagotchi Lets You Lead Darth Vader to the Dark Side
The Tamagotchi gets an update with this Darth Vader edition, complete with mini-games, character interactions, and lightsaber training.
The Most Popular Video Game Characters, According to the Internet
GTA Boom reveals people‘s favorite video game characters of the year.
The Updated Atari 7800+ Lets You Game Like It’s 1986
The Atari 7800+ makes it possible to play the games you haven’t touched since childhood.
New Pizza Hut Device Converts Your Playstation Into a Pizza Warmer
Pizza Hut has released a pizza-warming video game console attachment that nobody asked for.
Be the Very Best at Monopoly’s New Pokémon Edition
Make your way around the board of ‘Monopoly: Pokémon’ and catch ’em all.
‘The Oregon Trail’ Video Game Will Be Adapted Into a Comedy Movie
Many video games get movie adaptations, but you probably didn’t see this one coming.
The 25 Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2024
Costume inspiration varies widely, from musical artists to video game characters.
Nintendo Wants to Gamify Your Mornings With Its New ‘Alarmo’ Clock
Alarmo allows you to wake up amid visuals and sound effects from your favorite Nintendo games.
The Top 10 Scariest Video Games, According to Science
A study determined the horror titles that are most likely to get players’ hearts racing.
The 10 Most Valuable Retro Video Game Consoles
If you have these consoles lying around, you might want to consider selling them on eBay.
LEGO’s New Mario Kart Series Brings the Classic Game to Life
Mario Kart is getting the LEGO treatment—finally.
This Caffeinated Instant Ramen Is a College Student’s Best Friend
You can now get your caffeine fix in noodle form.
An Ultra-Rare Gold Nintendo Cartridge From 1990 Is Up for Auction
The game, which is the same shade as the famous 'Legend of Zelda' gold cartridge, was produced for the 1990 Nintendo World Championships.
9 of the Most Bizarre Licensed Video Games
From “Shaq Fu” to “Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit!,” these weird licensed video games prove that just because something is popular doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll make for good gameplay.
‘Finish Him!’: When ‘Mortal Kombat’ Caused a Moral Panic
The hyper-violent arcade smash of 1992 was too bloody even for Congress.