Video Game News

• A Teenager Went 3 Floors Down to Play Video Games. He Never Came Home.
  
  Kahlik Grier, 16, was fatally shot in a random encounter in the stairwell of his Bronx apartment building, the police said.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 21 Jan 2021.
• Fortnite: Players Can Get Skins of Their Favorite Soccer Teams
  
  The famous online video game developed by Epic Games will launch a new range of skins from January 23, which will feature club teams such as Manchester City and AC Milan.
  Entrepreneur.  Thursday, 21 Jan 2021.
• Babysitter who watched Elon Musks' triplets describes them as 'well-behaved,' 'health-conscious'
  
  Ai Yamato talked about the time she unexpectedly babysat some of Musk's children. In addition to playing video games and going in the pool, they asked to go to Whole Foods for dinner.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 21 Jan 2021.
• Joe believes playing video games helps his mental health
  
  Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 21 Jan 2021.
• EU antitrust regulators just fined PC gaming giant Valve for restricting cross-border sales on Steam
  
  The EU has fined Valve and five other firms for restricting sales of video games based on the geographical location of users.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• No. 3 Villanova edges Seton Hall in return from 27-day break
  
  Stuck in medical isolation, Villanova filled its schedule with YouTube videos, FaceTime calls and video games to stay connected. The Wildcats had to create their own entertainment with basketball on pause.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• EU fines video game firms for blocking cross-border sales
  
  LONDON (AP) - The European Union has issued fines to a U.S. video game platform and five game makers after they blocked players from buying cheaper copies of the games in other countries in the bloc. ...
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• Elon Musk Responds To a Request From a Tweeter Who Sent Him the Same Message 154 Times
  
  A developer asked the businessman for permission to create a video game about SpaceX and finally received a response from Elon Musk.
  Entrepreneur.  Monday, 18 Jan 2021.
• British video game developer says working from home HAS affected efficiency
  
  Cambridge-based Frontier Developments, whose franchises include Elite Dangerous and Lemnis Gate, lamented the lack of physical group-work for stalling progress.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 14 Jan 2021.
• PlayStation 5 Vs Xbox Series X: Which Console Has The Best Video Game Lineup In 2021?
  
  Sony's PS5 is the next-gen console to beat when it comes to exclusive games, but Microsoft is catching up fast.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 13 Jan 2021.
• How bobbleheads became the NBA's biggest little status symbol
  
  Playing as yourself in a video game or rocking signature sneakers is cool, but the feeling of holding your custom bobblehead is a unique thrill -- as long as they get the hair right.
  ESPN.  Thursday, 7 Jan 2021.
• Suspect held after possible poisoning of Game Of Thrones video game tycoon
  
  A suspect has been detained over the potential poisoning of the billionaire founder of a Chinese company that makes a Game Of Thrones video game, police in Shanghai have said.
  Sky News.  Monday, 28 Dec 2020.
• How a Young Chess Phenom Spends His Sundays
  
  Between studying moves with tutors in India and New York, Oliver Boydell has homework (with video game breaks, of course).
  New York Times.  Friday, 25 Dec 2020.
• GameStop's (GME) Rally Continues
  
  Shares of video game retailer GameStop (GME) are soaring again on Wednesday after a major shareholder increased their stake in the company.
  Zacks.  Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020.
• Twitch Pledges Its Commitment To Sustaining Accessible Gaming With $1 Million Donation To AbleGamer
  
  The non-profit AbleGamers organization advocates for more accessibility and diversity in gaming in an effort to make video games more inclusive.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020.

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