Video games

Gaming: Israel's digital success story excluded from the Start-Up Nation narrative - opinion

Overlooking an industry that is already active, thriving, and globally competitive represents a significant missed opportunity, not only for Israel’s economy but also for the global gaming ecosystem.

 Two gamers hold video game controllers.
A child sits at the computer

Navigating the digital world: A parent’s guide to online safety - opinion

Playing Grand Theft Auto with a Playstation controller; illustrative.

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again until at least November 2026, Rockstar confirms

EA (Eletronic Arts) Sports logo is seen in this illustration, August 10, 2022.

Videogame revolution, EA, acquired by Saudi fund in multi-billion dollar deal


People ages 30-50 get the least amount of sleep - study

The study is one of the first with a large and globally diverse analysis of sleep duration, all thanks to the power of a video game.

ADULTS SHOULD aim for seven to nine hours, and older adults should aim for seven to eight hours.

Is Mario Kart the most stressful video game? - study

Following Mario Kart, the games that increased average heart rates the most were FIFA Football, Call of Duty, Dark Souls and Fortnite.

 Mario Karts.

Israeli player Neta Shapira's team wins Dota 2 biggest tournament

Neta Shapira's team won a cash prize of around $6 million each after they won the tournament 3-0.

 A screenshot of Dota 2.

Bingo Blitz Teams Up with A-List Host Drew Barrymore to Reinvent the Classic Game

This partnership will make Bingo Blitz break boundaries and reinvent itself once again by featuring the lovely Barrymore as her own in-game avatar in an eye-catching integration.


Jerusalem's Blaze bar roars back to life

The first rock and gaming bar in Israel's capital is ablaze once more.

 ARNOLD AND Yehi play together on the Blaze stage.

PHILIPS launches new 4K Android TV in Israel

The home screen of the TV can be customized to display the user's preferable apps such as streaming services, download new games and resume content that the user has not finished watching.

 PHILIPS launches new 4K Andriod TV in Israel.

Israel’s gaming industry is exploding, here’s what it needs to go nuclear

Its rapidly expanding revenue can serve as a springboard to global success, if Israel can get some government incentives in place.

 THE IESF World Championships is comparable to the World Cup of gaming.

Gaming startup Edge lets gamers share playable moments

The platform has potential, though it will need wider adoption before it becomes viable.

 Edge's platform

'War Thunder' player leaks classified Chinese tank munition specs

The popular armored combat simulator has a devoted following of roughly 50,000 players. And some of them seemingly can’t help themselves from leaking classified military information.

 A Type 96 tank operated by a crew from China drives during the Tank Biathlon competition at the International Army Games 2018 in Alabino

Why are PS5s so expensive in Israel?

Covid, bureaucracy and high demand contribute to the scarcity of the elusive Sony console, which costs 55.2% more in Israel than the it does in the US.

Sony PlayStation consoles [Illustrative]