Gadgets and Games

Hasbro Senior Vice President of Board Games Brian Baker details the industry-wide renaissance and shares how the iconic toy maker is staying competitive.

National Burrito Day is April 4, and Chipotle is celebrating by offering fans a word-game challenge to win buy-one, get-one deals and the chance at free burritos for a year.

The 25th anniversary of Pokémon's U.S. release marks the brand as officially "vintage," which has collectors weighing the value of their cards. Two experts project the future of the global phenomenon.

Many toy companies have altered their marketing approach to target an audience of elderly individuals for certain toys and games rather than children.

Among the items offered in Goldin's Pop Culture Elite Auction are a handwritten Albert Einstein manuscript, a signed Abraham Lincoln letter and a sealed Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Hangtab version.

GameStop is naming billionaire Ryan Cohen as CEO, effective immediately. Cohen is the company's largest investor and replaces Matt Furlong, who was fired in June.

Mattel is releasing its first artificial intelligence-integrated board game, Pictionary vs. AI, which is a play on the classic version that allows AI to guess what players draw.

Microsoft said Monday it is restructuring its purchase plan for "Call of Duty" game maker Activision Blizzard to satisfy regulators with the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority.

An artist for Dungeon & Dragon was caught using artificial intelligence to create commissioned artwork. The franchise informed artists they aren't allowed to use AI.

Mattel is in search of a chief UNO player to introduce fans to the company's new UNO Quatro card game. Here's how to learn more about the gig and submit an application.

The granddaddy of all trading card games, Magic: the Gathering, is releasing a "Lord of the Rings" set that has a unique "One Ring" card that is already getting a seven-figure bounty.

Multiple transgender or non-binary gamers reportedly identify with Link, the male protagonist in the popular "Legend of Zelda" video game series that has sold millions of copies.

Klaus Teuber, the creator of the popular board game Catan, in which players build settlements on an island, has died at the age of 70, his family says.

Roblox Corp reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Wednesday, and shares for the online gaming platform are now up roughly 20%.

Rubik's Cube launched their first-ever 100% recycled cube for purchase. Manufactured by Spin Master, the model is a part of their sustainability initiative to be more eco-friendly.

Interest in indoor activities like board games and puzzles soared during the height of the pandemic as restaurants and bars shut down. But board game enthusiasts are dealing with long wait times and increased prices due to supply chain issues.

Hestia Capital Partners LP managing director Kurt Wolf joined GameStop Corp's board to make the U.S. video game retailer more valuable. Then it became too valuable for him to stay on.