Poker player admits to lying about terminal cancer to raise money to enter tournament
GoFundMe said those who donated would be getting refunds.
Meet the American who inspired American Legion Baseball, John Griffith, WWI vet and sports pioneer
Major John Griffith envisioned a nation made better, healthier and stronger — more powerful and patriotic — and forged by youthful competition that preached good citizenship.
Parents file lawsuit saying their kids are addicted to Fortnite
Parents say their children are so addicted to the game that they don't sleep, eat or shower
Minnesota streamer rakes in $300K playing Call of Duty tournaments
The small town of Nisswa, Minnesota is home to only about 2,000 people, but one of the locals is quickly gaining global popularity.
Watch Novak Djokovic's visa deportation hearing live from Australia
Novak Djokovic’s visa deportation hearing in Australia began Monday. It'll determine if he can stay in the country and play in the Australian Open after his COVID-19 vaccine dispute.
Twitch hacked: Streaming platform confirms data breach
On its Twitter account, the popular streaming platform Twitch confirmed a data breach had taken place Wednesday but stayed mum on specifics.
University of Arizona sets up competitive intercollegiate esports team
In a sign to some that the sport is moving into the mainstream, University of Arizona is launching a competitive intercollegiate esports team. The team is the first of its kind in Arizona.
Arizona man turns gaming passion into successful venture
FaZe Swagg, whose real name is Kris Lamberson, grew up playing basketball, and started his passion for gaming later in life.
EA Sports to bring back college football game after 7-year hiatus
College sports is coming back to gaming consoles as part of the EA Sports franchise, although a launch date hasn’t been set.
EA Sports to bring back college football game after 7-year hiatus
College sports is coming back to gaming consoles as part of the EA Sports franchise, although a launch date hasn’t been set.
Nintendo profits soar as people play more games during pandemic
Nintendo, the Japanese company behind Super Mario and Pokemon video games, reported Thursday that its fiscal first half profit more than tripled as passed time while stuck at home during the pandemic playing games.
AOC’s debut Twitch stream quickly becomes one of platform’s most-viewed
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar attracted an audience of nearly half a million people Tuesday night by playing the viral video game Among Us on Twitch — one of the biggest events in the history of the popular online streaming platform.
Twitch to help organize esports league, provide scholarships for students at historically Black colleges
The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.
City-run league in Maricopa a symbol of the increasing prominence of esports
Super Bowl is no longer the most-watched sports event in the world, as many people caught some esports action in 2019. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports on an esports league south of the Valley.
Atari-themed hotel coming to Phoenix
Old school video game lovers rejoice! A new hotel filled with fun games and relaxation is coming to Phoenix.
Gamers left in the dark as popular game Fortnite shuts down
The hype and hysteria surrounding one of the most popular video games in the world reached it's peak over the weekend as Fortnite suddenly shut down, leaving millions of gamers in the dark.
Gamers compete in the first eSports tournament at the Arizona State Fair
It's a genre that is growing in popularity, and that means having a great farm animal is not the only way to win prizes at the Arizona State Fair. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.
Parents sue Fortnite creator for ‘knowingly’ making an ‘addictive game,’ comparing it to drug
The parents of two children are attempting to sue the maker of the massively popular video game Fortnite because they believe the creators “knowingly” made the game as addictive as drugs such as cocaine.
Ready student one? Universities introduce degrees in esports
Dozens of U.S. colleges have offered varsity level esports competitions for years. But some schools are taking it a step further by adding courses as the industry's boom drives demand for professionals who know how to, for example, organize esports tournaments.
Local gaming competition aims to get more women into tech field
Gamers, get ready! A big competition is coming up and it's all for a good cause, getting more women into tech.