Video games
Terror groups groom and recruit children online, exploiting Roblox, Discord, and Minecraft - NYT
Counterterrorism experts say the speed of online recruitment is outpacing government response, as some minors shift between ideologies, from white supremacism to jihadist content.
Gaming: Israel's digital success story excluded from the Start-Up Nation narrative - opinion
Navigating the digital world: A parent’s guide to online safety - opinion
Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again until at least November 2026, Rockstar confirms
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.
EA Sports, FIFA to host Israeli gaming competition
EA Sport's FIFA video game is one of the most popular games in Israel.
NOVOS will get you good at Fortnite
Web-based platform uses statistical analysis and professional coaching to tailor-make training regimens for eSports hopefuls
Israel will become a video game powerhouse, with Game Hub’s help
The program will equip Israeli game devs with the tools they need to elevate Israel's reputation for creating great games, beyond the mobile genre.
Kyiv-based game developer GSC Game World raises $800,000 for Ukraine
GSC Game World is a historic game developer in eastern European gaming, having been among the first to localize games into Russian, and is behind the acclaimed S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise.
Israel’s indie game devs are poised for greatness - but can they admit they’re Israeli?
The Israeli developers behind indie hit GRIME explain how the country’s thriving casual game scene is set for greatness but Israel's politics are getting in the way.
SAGGER: New game allows users to lead Israel through the Yom Kippur War
The name of the simulator, SAGGER, comes from the weapon that was used en masse by the Egyptian and Syrian armies to fight Israel.
Pokémon Go to be pulled from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war
"Niantic's games are no longer available for download in Russia and Belarus, and gameplay will also be suspended there shortly," the company said.
Russia convicts teens for plan to explode Minecraft FSB Building
The conviction is reflective of a wider pattern in Russia that sees teenagers targeted by security forces to quash dissent.
New Minecraft educational initiative includes iconic Israeli locations
Dubbed Minecraft Virtual Israel, the initiative was launched by Lost Tribe Esports, a group that uses esports and gaming as a means of engaging with younger members of the Jewish community.
