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


EA Sports, FIFA to host Israeli gaming competition

EA Sport's FIFA video game is one of the most popular games in Israel.

  Israel's Gaming Channel and will include exclusive live broadcasts in Hebrew.

NOVOS will get you good at Fortnite

Web-based platform uses statistical analysis and professional coaching to tailor-make training regimens for eSports hopefuls

NOVOS skills estimate.

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.

 Dani Bacon, head of Game Hub

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.

 The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series takes place in an alternate world's mysterious Chernobyl exclusion zone (Illustrative).

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.

 GRIME promotional image.

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.

  The new SAGGER interactive strategy simulator allows the player to command the Israeli army during the Yom Kippur War.

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.

The augmented reality mobile game "Pokemon Go" by Nintendo

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.

 The Lubyanka building (former KGB headquarters) in Moscow.

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.

 The Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem is seen depicted in a 1:1 recreation in the popular video game 'Minecraft.'

Israeli race car driver Alon Dai joins Team Finest eSports team

Known to be the first professional esports group in Israel, Team Finest runs five teams in four popular games: Fortnite, FIFA, Counter-Strike and Valorant.

 Racing car with Team Finest branding