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Pokémon GO launched 10 years ago. In 2016, it was such a phenomenon that it broke beyond the Pokémon fandom and the gaming space overall, becoming a way for people to connect with one another, and it was so popular that Hillary Clinton famously urged people to “Pokémon GO to the polls” during the US…

Texas (KOSA) – Odessa Geek Fest is back at the Ector County Coliseum this weekend for its third year, bringing together anime lovers, gamers and pop-culture fans for a convention built around community — and organizers say this year could be their biggest yet

This weekend, Gamers’ Haunt, a popular Asheville tabletop and card game shop, will celebrate its grand opening at its new Patton Avenue location

Los residentes de Lexington discutieron en redes sociales especulaciones sobre la hospitalización del senador Mitch McConnell, avistamientos de viudas negras en el área y temas comunitarios más ligeros. Mientras McConnell ha estado hospitalizado durante tres semanas sin claridad sobre su condición, un comentarista afirmó haber hablado con él el martes sobre Irán, Ucrania e historia…

RICHMOND, Va. (July 7, 2026) — Roseshire Gaming Parlor recently supported several community organizations through a series of volunteer efforts focused on helping families, fighting food insecurity and promoting environmental education

Gaming can seem the same everywhere. However, what changes drastically from one region to another is the way people play, watch, discuss, and celebrate games. In some places, gaming revolves mainly around esports arenas and competitive pride. In others, enjoyment of mobile games, building social connections, family entertainment, or collecting digital rewards would be the…

Otis East went to college to play basketball. But when he tore his ACL before his first game, he was benched for the season. It was a very, very hard time in his life

GRETNA, Va. – Dozens of young athletes are expected to take part in a free football camp this weekend in Gretna as community organization We Up Now Gaming hosts its fourth annual event

Death of physical media? Edmonton gamers disappointed Sony nixing physical copies in 2028.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is officially shutting down production of physical PlayStation game discs starting in January 2028, locking the industry into an all-digital future. While the controversial move has sparked outrage among collectors, legendary game director Hideo Kojima is sounding an even louder alarm. The creator behind Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding mourned the…