EL PASO, Texas — Some people view playing video games as a waste of time, but research has shown there are some benefits for you or your child to play them. Ever since video games came out in the ...

The operating room and the gaming console might seem worlds apart, but mounting scientific evidence suggests they share more common ground than anyone expected. Over the past two decades, researchers ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. As much as the world needs games that make us feel secure and cozy, ...

Games are all around us—web games built into social media or messenger apps, mobile games, fast-paced console games, or exciting desktop games. We play for pleasure or leisure, and occasionally ...

Share on Pinterest Could creative pursuits, such as playing a musical instrument, help delay brain aging? Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images Past research shows that engaging in creative activities ...

Platforming has been a staple of video games for almost as long as video games have been around. The genre really took off with the release of Super Mario Bros. for the NES, kicking off a golden age ...