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The Savannah Bananas Bring Zany Baseball—But Is It Over the Top?
Georgia-based exhibition team the Savannah Bananas has become a social media hit for its wild, circus-like baseball antics—think choreographed...
Video Games Emerge as Surprising Mental Health Boost
New research highlights the potential for video games—especially “cozy” or low-stress titles—to help improve mental well-being. Studies suggest...
GTA VI Trailer Dissection and Other Big Gaming News
Kotaku’s weekly roundup highlights Grand Theft Auto VI’s new trailer, teasing hidden story elements and expanded open-world possibilities. Other...
Celtics Claw Back into Playoff Series with 22-Point Victory
Facing an 0-2 hole, the Boston Celtics overpowered the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, winning 115–93. Led by...
Blizzard’s Overwatch Game Developers Unionize
In a landmark move for the gaming industry, about 80 employees on Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch team formed a union. They want better pay, a...
Fan Ejected After Run-In with Draymond Green
During an NBA playoff game in Minneapolis, security removed a courtside fan following a heated exchange with Golden State Warriors forward...
GoldenEye 007 and Quake Join World Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame just inducted two iconic 1990s titles: GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64 and Quake for PC. Both games...
Lakers Rally Past Warriors 104-101, One Win from West Finals
In a thrilling Game 4, the Los Angeles Lakers overtook the Golden State Warriors 104-101, coming back from a 7-point deficit in the fourth...
Court Clears Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard Deal
A U.S. appellate court upheld a ruling allowing Microsoft’s massive $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This denies the FTC’s...
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