The American Civil War was a time of great strife for our country — but a great opportunity for the independent state of Texas. Having already claimed New Mexico from the Mexican government, the state ...

The Video Game History Foundation is turning its expansive collection into something you can browse from home. The Video Game History Foundation is turning its expansive collection into something you ...

When Game Informer was unceremoniously shuttered in 2024 after operating for more than 30 years, it was yet another sobering reminder that corporations shouldn’t be trusted to cherish and preserve ...

Today, the Video Game History Foundation announced an early-access launch of its digital archive, including magazines, catalogs, behind-the-scenes content, and much more — and it’s completely free to ...

Starting Jan. 30, the Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) will be opening its digital archives to the public. Still a work-in-progress, these archives will be one of the largest repositories ...

Discover what happened today in video game history, from release date anniversaries to major gaming milestones and events.

Games have a long history of being used to teach military lessons, starting with ancient board games such as checkers and chess. Games have a long history of being used to teach military lessons, ...

The first video game ever created was Tennis for Two in 1958, and while it was an important milestone in the history of the medium, it’s less well-known than the ones that followed. Even 1962’s ...

The first Black video game characters were more stereotypes than … well, characters. Street Fighter II’s Dee Jay was probably seen as a course correction, but he might as well have been called Jammin’ ...

It's officially been 16 years since Nintendo delivered one of its shining video game gems that still stands the test of time ...

If you go by last year’s finalists for Best Independent Game at The Game Awards, there are indie games, and there are “indie” games. That is, there are independent games financed and made by ...

Strategy games stem from wargaming and thrive on historical settings, themes, and gameplay ideas. Paradox games excel in historical accuracy, offering deep gameplay experiences across distinct periods ...