video games This Arcade Owner Recreated the Reading Clubs From His '90s Youth For kids in the ’80s and ’90s, reading a few books each summer could get you free stuff, like stuffed crust pizza or arcade tokens. But there are fewer promotions like this today. The summer reading club at Free Play Arcade in Arlington, TX, tries to capture that ’90s feeling again, offering free admission and custom swag to kids who...
video games Who is Pac-Man? History Behind the Game That Changed Video Games Forever Have you ever wondered how video games got their start? Find out how one hungry little fella named Pac-Man changed the course of video games forever. Andi Resendiz reports.
video games These Games Entered the World Video Game Hall of Fame This Year Four new titles entered the World Video Game Hall of Fame this year, including one iconic adventure starring Link and Zelda. Jon Paul Dyson from the International Center for the History of Electronic Games joins LX News to talk about the inductees and the marks they left on gaming history.
Opioid Crisis This Point-and-Click Game Helps Reduce the Stigma of Addiction Dr. Lynn Fiellin of Yale Medical School and LX News host Tabitha Lipkin talk about reducing the stigma of addiction using a video game. Fiellin helped develop PlaySmart, a point-and-click game catered to older teens that simulates life choices around opioid use.
Opening Ceremony Video Games, Manga Celebrated During Opening Ceremony Music from popular video games like “Final Fantasy” and “Dragon Quest” were played during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. Ayako Kiyono from InsideJapan explain the inclusion of these modern things into Japanese culture.
video games During Olympic Opening Ceremony, Fans Hear Their Favorite Video Game Soundtracks The soundtracks of Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, Kingdom Hearts and many more get the orchestral treatment they deserve at the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
video games How Mehcad Brooks Got Swole For His Role in ‘Mortal Kombat' No one tells you that your jaw hurts from chewing so much while bulking up. Mehcad Brooks spoke to LX News about his role in the Warner Bros. “Mortal Kombat” film based on the video games, which Brooks played as a child and replayed often while getting into character as Jax.
video games 5 Tips to Become a Greener Gamer Video game consoles are called “energy vampires” because they suck power even when they’re turned off. That’s just one of the ways that video gaming has an impact on the environment. So we’ve collected five tips to help make your gaming habit a little greener.
video games How Can Game Developers Be More Climate Friendly? Whether it’s promoting green energy in the games themselves, or being more aware of their carbon footprint as a company, video game developers can be an influence in the fight against climate change. Deborah Mensah-Bonsu talks about the Green Game Jam and getting developers and gamers more in touch with the environment.
video games Can I Recycle This? Video Games, Consoles and Controllers You want to be a responsible, eco-friendly gamer. So what do you do when you’re ready to get rid of an old game, console or controller? NBCLX’s Fernando Hurtado tells you what you can recycle and what is destined for the landfill.
