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News Articles: Games

U.S. star sprinter Allyson Felix, shown here in June during U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, is competing this week at the Tokyo Olympics.

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  • Sports

10 Unique Storylines To Follow In The Final Stretch Of The Tokyo Olympics

The swimmers are now leaving Japan and the spotlight moves to the track and field events at Olympic Stadium. We'll walk you through the biggest things to watch for until the closing ceremony.

August 02, 2021
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By:
  • Merrit Kennedy,
  • Leila Fadel,
  • and 3 more
The Olympic Rings are included at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Friday.

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  • World

Olympic Opening Ceremony Is A Delicate Mix Of Celebration and Solemnity

The fanfare and celebration unfolded in a virtually empty stadium, as Japanese protesters gathered nearby to register their discontent over the world's largest sports event.

July 23, 2021
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By:
  • Merrit Kennedy,
  • Leila Fadel,
  • and 1 more
Taylor Crabb, here in a 2019 tournament, says he is disappointed he's not able to compete as a member of Team USA.

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  • Sports

1st U.S. Athlete Set To Compete In Olympics Tests Positive For Coronavirus In Japan

USA Volleyball says Taylor Crabb — part of a duo that is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 4 in the world — will be replaced by another player due to his positive test.

July 22, 2021
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By:
  • Merrit Kennedy and
  • Bill Chappell
Take a flight on a Loftwing in the new <em>Skyward Sword HD.</em>

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  • Games

Nintendo Makes Some Needed Improvements In 'Skyward Sword HD' (We See You, Fi)

Nintendo has released a newly remastered version of the classic Zelda game Skyward Sword — and while it's still a beautiful game, not all of the original's flaws have been addressed.

July 22, 2021
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By:
  • Keller Gordon
<em>Farming Simulator</em> is a realistic farming experience — minus bugs, droughts and disasters.

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  • Games

This Farming Video Game Is So Popular, People Pay To Watch Gamers Play It

The video game Farming Simulator has found a loyal and niche audience in the gaming world. This isn't the cheesy Farmville game from years ago, but one emulating the real challenges of running a farm.

June 22, 2021
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By:
  • Jonathan Ahl
<em>Tiny Tina's Wonderlands</em> was one of the games players caught a first glimse of at this year's E3.

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  • Games

E3 Event Brought Gamers Some Big News — And A Glimpse Of That 'Zelda' Sequel

The Electronic Entertainment Expo isn't quite what it used to be, with several major game developers pulling out over the past few years — but this year's show still managed some pretty big news.

June 16, 2021
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By:
  • Keller Gordon
<em>Biomutant</em> gives players a beautiful open world to explore.

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  • Games

'Biomutant' Is A Beautiful Game, But It Might Be Best For Beginners

In this post-apocalyptic vision, you play as a furry little mutant battling and questing through a gorgeous open world. But boring combat and too much hand-holding keep the game from greatness.

June 03, 2021
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By:
  • Keller Gordon
The Normandy, coolest ship in this part of space.

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  • Games

Reading The Game: In 'Mass Effect,' The Story Starts With The Spaceship

The Mass Effect series is known almost as much for its storytelling as its actual gameplay — as the series is rereleased in an omnibus Legendary edition, we look at what makes it so literary.

May 28, 2021
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By:
  • Jason Sheehan
In "Never Yield," you play as Wally, a mysterious kid who's stolen an important package

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  • Games

New Game 'Never Yield' Is A Speedy, Stylish Side-Scroller With Tons Of Replay Value

The new speedrunning game from Detroit developer Aerial_Knight combines a Black cyberpunk aesthetic with clear, compelling mechanics for a game you'll want to play over and over again.

May 21, 2021
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By:
  • Danny Lore
A new version of the Oregon Trail game for Apple Arcade features improved Native American representation and new playable Native American characters and storylines.

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  • Games

A New Spin On A Classic Video Game Gives Native Americans Better Representation

A new version of the classic '80s video game Oregon Trail tries to represent the lives of Native Americans more accurately — no more braids or bows and arrows. But you can still die of dysentery.

May 12, 2021
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By:
  • Anna King
In the <em>Pokémon Snap</em> games, you're not capturing mons and forcing them to fight — you're taking pictures of them in their natural habitats.

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  • Games

Channel Your Inner Wildlife Photographer And Chill Out With 'New Pokémon Snap'

After years of begging by fans online, Nintendo has released a sequel to the classic N64 game Pokémon Snap — it's a peaceful playthrough that has you taking pictures of monsters, not capturing them.

April 30, 2021
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By:
  • Kaity Kline
At the start of <em>Disco Elysium</em>, you wake up in a crummy hostel room, without your memories — and without your pants.

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  • Games

'Disco Elysium: The Final Cut' Is A Grimly Gorgeous Genre-Bender

In Disco Elysium, you play as an unnamed detective figuring out the story behind a dead body in a windswept, wintry city. The new Final Cut edition features extra quests and a fully-voiced script.

April 07, 2021
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By:
  • Keller Gordon
<em></em>Wish on stars in <em>Animal Crossing: New Horizons</em> and the next morning, jewel-bright star fragments will wash up on your beaches.

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  • Games

A Year Of Falling Stars, Evening Swims And Friendship: Animal Crossing Turns One

Animal Crossing: New Horizons came out a year ago and quickly became the game of the pandemic era, offering a candy-colored fantasy world where the occasional bug bite is the worst that can happen.

March 27, 2021
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By:
  • Amal El-Mohtar
<em>Pioneers of Olive Town</em> is flawed, but the actual farming is soothing and engaging.

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  • Games

The Latest Chapters In Gaming's Favorite Farm Story Wither On The Vine

Harvest Moon: One World and Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town are the latest installments in a beloved, long-running series of farming sims — but fans may want to stick with older games.

March 26, 2021
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By:
  • Kaity Kline
One of the suits of armor available in <em>Assassin's Creed: Valhalla</em> — if you're willing to pay real money.

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  • Games

Microtransactions Are Great For Game Companies, Less Fun For Players

Microtransactions are small in-game purchases that grant you mostly cosmetic upgrades — but sometimes, they can affect game play. And some gamers say they're becoming increasingly intrusive.

March 11, 2021
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By:
  • Keller Gordon
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