video games

Simulation glitch: Woman appears ‘stuck in time’ in viral TikTok

The clip has people questioning their belief in reality.

Israeli gamers to compete in Saudi Arabia under Israeli flag

The Saudi government wrote a letter saying all participants would be allowed in, without mentioning Israelis.

Excessive gaming dented this man's skull

A gamer was horrified after he shaved his head during a live broadcast and discovered that a dent had formed in his skull - exactly in the area where the headset arch is located.

Is pornography causing a drop in testosterone levels?

Low testosterone affects about 2% of men, with symptoms ranging from depression, body hair loss and decreased libido to fertility problems and low sperm count.

By WALLA! HEALTH
09/06/2023

13-year-old girl in China spent parents' life savings on mobile games

From January to May, the girl had spent approximately $16,800 on purchasing game accounts and an alarming $30,000 on in-game purchases.

Sonic the Hedgehog creator sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

The main developer of behind the classic video game franchise Sonic the Hedgehog has been found guilty of insider trading.

By MATAN BANISHI/WALLA!
07/06/2023

'The Sims' video game adds Jewish foods, a longtime request of Jewish players

On Tuesday, the developers released an update focused on one family of characters, the Calientes. But it also added Jewish foods that some users had mounted an extended campaign to secure.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
18/05/2023

What is Israel's role in the global gaming industry?

Xsolla President Chris Hewish talks about the biggest trends in gaming, cultural differences between American and European gamers, and how Israel fits into the global gaming market.

Is online gaming good for your mental health? - study

The researchers found that the size and quality of a social network directly impacted depressive episodes. Online social networks enabled people to find support in coping with their problems.

PlayStation

Global trading company for gaming developers to launch operations in Israel

Xsolla will offer its services to game developers in the local arena. The company believes that the Israeli video game industry will expand rapidly in the coming years.

By LIOR NOVICK/MAARIV
28/03/2023
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