Video games

US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war

US veterans criticized the White House for using memes to promote the Iran war, saying the approach trivializes casualties and the realities of conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Fairgoers play video games at the Japanese publisher Nintendo Switch's stand during Milan Games Week and Cartoomics 2024 at Fiera Milano Rho on November 22, 2024 in Milan, Italy.

Fortnite tops ADL’s new ‘leaderboard’ ranking video games on antisemitism safeguards

Gamers play the video game 'Super Smash Bros Ultimate' developed by Sora Ltd. and Bandai Namco and published by Nintendo on a Nintendo Switch console during the 'Paris Games Week' on October 27, 2018 in Paris, France.

CSTAT Smash overturns ban on Jewish ‘Smash Bros’ player following legal action

The playground at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School following a mass shooting on Feb,10.

OpenAI banned Canadian mass shooter for gun violence prompts before Tumbler Ridge attack - WSJ


Zerat Games pulls rape, incest video game promising to be 'women's worst nightmare' amid backlash

The violent video game was banned in Canada, Australian and the United Kingdom before the developers pulled it from Steam.

 No Mercy video game.

Rabbiman Adventures: A Jewish adventure of magic and wonder

A look at ‘Rabbiman Adventures,’ Teamtiferet and Israchem's new video game capturing themes of Judaism and Jewish identity.

 PROMOTIONAL IMAGE of platforming gameplay featured in ‘Rabbiman Adventures.’

Zionist pro Smash Bros. video gamer files lawsuit over tournament ban

Hasson was banned from tournaments dedicated to the popular Nintendo fighting game, after anti-Israel players were angered by his pro-Israel social media posts.

 An attendee uses a Nintendo Switch game console while playing a video game at the Paris Games Week (PGW), a trade fair for video games in Paris, France, November 5, 2023.

Hamas-inspired video game glorifying October 7 massacre banned in UK

Despite being banned in the UK, Germany, and Australia, the game can still be bought on Steam in many countries, including Israel.

 Scene from the game's trailer showing a female soldier being taken hostage.

UN collaborates with PlanetPlay to promote sustainable future, climate change through video games

The initiative aims to harness the gaming community’s significant influence, with over 3.3 billion gamers expected by the end of 2024, and drive a global positive environmental action.

Play2Act poster PlanetPlay used to urge gaming studios to join the initiative.

Nostalgia from dreams: Meet the new Smurfs game – "The Smurfs Dreams"

"The Smurfs: Dreams" is a light platformer for kids and families, featuring puzzles and challenges to stop Gargamel and Azrael. However, I had two minor issues.

 Nostalgia from Dreams: Meet the New Smurfs Game – "The Smurfs Dreams"

AI-powered chatbot by Nayax offers real-time business insights for amusement centers

Nayax and Tigapo introduce an AI-based chatbot providing tailored business insights for amusement venue operators.

 Tigapo

Amir Blum: Bringing video game development to Jerusalem

Jerusalemite of the Week: MakeGamesJLM is a community of indie video game developers operating out of Jerusalem, and Amir Blum is at the center of this community.

 Amir Blum

MakeGamesJLM: Elevating Jerusalem developer talent through game jams

MakeGamesJLM strengthens Jerusalem’s gaming industry by hosting the GMTK game jam, offering aspiring developers valuable experience and networking opportunities.

 GMTK Jerusalem event 2024 participants working on the Unity game engine to create a game at Lightricks offices.

A full history of Grand Theft Auto, one of the most popular video games to date - explainer

Grand Theft Auto has shaped the course of gaming history and is one of the most successful franchises of all time. Here is the full history of the now legendary series.

 A promotion for the computer game "Grand Theft Auto Five" is show in a Game Stop gaming story in Encinitas, California September 17, 2013.