Modern video games mean big business, and big controversy. Yet most of the charges levelled against games—that they stunt minds and spark addiction—are based on an outdated understanding of what gamers do when they sit down to play

Dungeons and Dragons, the role-playing game system introduced in the 1970’s that launched a generation of lunch room gaming, is coming firmly into the 21st century with its next update.

SAN FRANCISCO — Grand Theft Auto IV, the latest iteration of the hit video game franchise, racked up first-week sales of $500 million, Take-Two Interactive, the game’s publisher, plans to announce on Wednesday. The report exceeded the sales expectations of analysts.

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Gamers will soon be able to interact with the virtual world using their thoughts and emotions alone.