Archaeologists have discovered 12,000‑year‑old dice – here’s what they reveal about the history of play

You can compare throwing one of these ancient dice to a coin toss – although this discovery also underscores that dice are ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Are These the Earliest Known Dice in the World? Native Americans May Have Used Them to Play Games of Chance More Than 12,000 Years Ago

Cultures around the world have been playing games of chance for millennia. Previously, historians had discovered examples of dice dating back some 5,500 years. But new research may push back that ...
InfoWorld

WinterTC: Write once, run anywhere (for real this time)

The unified JavaScript runtime standard is an idea whose time has come. Here’s an inside look at the movement for server-side JavaScript interoperability. The WinterCG community group was recently ...
Engadget

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and The Witcher 3 are coming to Game Pass

Xbox has revealed the second batch of Game Pass additions for February. There are quite a few heavyweights in the mix this time, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
GamesIndustry

Clair Obscur wins Game of the Year at DICE Awards 2026

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received the most accolades at the 29th annual DICE Awards last night, including Game of the Year. Sandfall Interactive won five awards for Clair Obscur, including ...
The New York Times

How an Anxious Game Player Learned to Compete

My journey to becoming a worthy opponent in Crossplay, The Times’s first two-player game. By Deb Amlen I don’t really care who wins or loses a game. I just want to have fun and hang out with my ...
Variety

New York Times Games Launches ‘Crossplay,’ Its First Two-Player Word Game

The New York Times is adding a new game to its wheelhouse: “Crossplay,” a two-player word game where participants can build words off one another, earn points and compete to win. The directions are ...
The Hollywood Reporter

The New York Times Is Launching Its First Two-Player Word Game: Crossplay

The game will be familiar to Scrabble or Words with Friends players, but the Times is adding a few twists of its own. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor In a significant launch, The New York Times is ...
Adventure Gamers

Free Dice Games 2026 – Play Casino Dice Games Online for Free

Free dice games let you roll without risk while exploring all versions and types, from classic dice to multiplier and modern provably fair formats. Demo mode is perfect for trying new mechanics, ...
GameSpot

The Division 2 Is Getting A Game-Changing New Mode

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Tom Clancy's The Division is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, but The Division 2 players are the ones who are getting a gift. An update ...
Yahoo

This Simple Party Game Has Become My Family’s Favorite Christmas Tradition

My family does not take holiday festivities lightly. On Christmas Day, we eat several rounds of food, spanning the course of many hours. So we need to take a lot of breaks to digest. Sometimes we use ...