Video Games

Nerd FARE aims to get rid of the gamer stereotypes

ASU gamers seek to break the antisocial gamer stereotype with a community event.

By Alexa Buechler | March 27, 2017

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ASU professor looks to implement Pokémon Go, video games in classrooms

While video games are advancing at a rapid pace, there are still hurdles that would make it difficult for video games to be consistently used in classrooms.

By Anthony Totri | November 30, 2016

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Sustainability school developing educational video game

Researchers are developing a video game to educate people about sustainability.

By Ethan Millman | November 29, 2016

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Goal oriented: The Rocket Devil Arena

Sun Devil eSports brings first tournament to the Tempe campus in the form of Bethesda Softworks Rocket League.

By Jeff Darge | November 13, 2016

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Video Game Development Club levels up

Video Game Development Club continues work on new project, "Twisted Sails."

By Jeff Darge | November 10, 2016

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eSports deserve their place in the sports world

With televised tournaments and big prize pools, eSports are beginning to look more and more like traditional sport broadcasts.

By Chris Wood | October 6, 2016

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Let yourself experience a new world of gaming

Trying new games may seem like a waste of time -- you already know what you like, right? Not so fast, trying something new may change your outlook all together. 

By Jacklyn Halversen | August 22, 2016

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E-sports are the future, despite stigma

ASU's Real Dream Team and their victory might be a stepping stone in recognizing the eSport community.

By Austin Brooks | April 13, 2016

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Polytechnic is hands-on and so is its History Pop-Up Museum

On Monday,192 Poly students will present 82 exhibits, which will be on display for only four hours at the Cooley Ballroom.

By Tanner Stechnij | April 7, 2016

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'Lego Marvel's Avengers' is campy comedic fun for fans and the family

It doesn't get much better than this for Marvel fans, but the Lego formula needs to change soon.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | January 28, 2016

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Cobra Arcade brings local art, classic games under one roof

Cobra Arcade causes a hiss about all it has to offer gamers in downtown Phoenix.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | January 24, 2016

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From 'Call of Duty' to 'Star Wars' — what to love and hate about fall's biggest game releases

These titles have much going for them, and much going against them.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | November 3, 2015

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Skitching and reverts: Looking back on the mastery that was 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater'

After the bust that is "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5," let's have a look back at the original classic games.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | October 7, 2015

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Celebrating the end of the 'Summer Video Game Drought' with 'Mad Max,' 'Mario' and more

There's been a drought of solid video games this past summer, but here are a few gems that have seeped through the sand.  

By Damion Julien-Rohman | September 15, 2015

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ASU one of 10 schools reportedly licensed in latest edition of 'NBA 2K'

Joins fellow Pac-12 schools Arizona and UCLA.

By Fabian Ardaya | July 16, 2015

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Former ASU men's basketball guard James Harden to be cover athlete for NBA 2K16

The Houston Rockets guard will be one of three cover athletes on the popular video game.

By Fabian Ardaya | June 4, 2015

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The Devil's Grid: 'Golden Eye' & 'Donkey Kong' and more meaningful games

These games carry not only memories, but connections.  

By Damion Julien-Rohman | April 6, 2015

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I went 10 hours without technology so you don't have to

What happens when we (mostly) abandon technology for 10 hours?

By Damion Julien-Rohman | April 2, 2015

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The Devil's Grid: a quick peek at Windows 10, out this summer

A brief look at the features packed into the new operating system.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | March 25, 2015

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How "free-to-play" titles are ruining the gaming industry

If action isn’t taken soon, publishing companies will soon require practically every game developer to implement a “free-to-play” model and completely alienate the entire hardcore community.

By Nick Latona | February 26, 2015

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