Science is now seeing what players knew all along: video games aren’t just for enjoyment—they can help you out, too. Think back to when headlines told us video games make our minds better. To those ...

Can anyone dethrone the god-tier franchise that is Dark Souls? Let's explore a few potential competitors or series that deliver just as much.

Can any other franchise stand next to the mighty Legend of Zelda series? These 5 series have produced games that can stand alongside Link's best.

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Let's talk video games now. We are only in July, and already there have been some great game releases this year. So we've asked some of our NPR colleagues to share their favorites. First game up, an ...