Mural celebrating Bears' QB Caleb Williams Madden NFL 27 cover unveiled in West Loop

It was announced in June that Williams would be on the cover of the popular sports video game.

• Aug 12

Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams is Madden NFL 27 cover star

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.

• Jun 3

U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."

• Apr 10

Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first

Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.

• Feb 6

Switch is now Nintendo's best selling system

Move over NES; the Switch is now officially Nintendo's best selling video game system.

• Feb 3

"Retro Bay" takes UChicago students back to the 90s as they develop new video games

For grown-up gamers, it's like a time capsule; a room full of vintage TVs, old video game consoles, and classic games. The "Retro Bay" can be found at the University of Chicago's Weston Game Lab, where students study and develop new video games.

• Nov 24, 2025

Roblox users will be soon required to verify age with selfie

The popular online gaming platform is rolling out a new AI-powered age estimation tool to protect children from adult strangers.

• Nov 18, 2025

Two aldermen aim to expand, legalize video gambling in Chicago, reports say

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, aldermen Anthony Beale (9th Ward) and Gilbert Villegas (36th) have introduced ordinances to legalize video gambling in the city.

• Jul 18, 2025

Fortnite players charged for unwanted items set for $126 million refund

Does Fortnite owe you money? Here's how to get a slice of the $126 million refund the Federal Trade Commission is sending to eligible players this week.

• Jun 25, 2025

Crowds gather across Chicago for Nintendo Switch 2 release

The Switch 2 will also have more third-party software, with titles exclusively on the console/portable.

• Jun 5, 2025

Preorders for Nintendo Switch 2 begin next week

The popular gaming company had postponed preorders in the U.S. and Canada while it worked to determine how the Trump administration's tariffs would impact the console launch.

• Apr 19, 2025

Nintendo working to ship Switch 2 consoles to U.S. during 90-day tariff pause

Bloomberg reports the console, which was announced with a $450 price tag, is also expected to see a price hike.

• Apr 11, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.

• Apr 4, 2025

Sims 1 and 2 re-release available on Steam, EA app

The Sims is not only one of the best-selling franchises in video game history, it also largely pioneered its genre. The Verge reports both the original game and the sequel have been unavailable for new players for years.

• Feb 1, 2025