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Video games are electronic programs with specific rules, played by one or more users.
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07/17/2023
July 17, 2023
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Reports & Analysis
'Super Mario' turns 40: Gaming's greatest triumph
'Super Mario' turns 40: Gaming's greatest triumph
July 14 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of "Mario Bros.", the arcade video game developed by Nintendo.
Ethics in games: the limits of freedom
Ethics in games: the limits of freedom
Should games be allowed to show violence or take sides? DW looks at the ethics of gaming.
War games: Is Ukraine video game exploitative or positive?
War games: Is Ukraine video game exploitative or positive?
A new videogame in which users attack Russian forces with drones has triggered a debate about ethics.
How video games tackle the Holocaust
How video games tackle the Holocaust
Video games often feature Nazis, but rarely focus on the Nazi dictatorship's crimes and the Holocaust. That is changing.
Why are the bestselling 'Zelda' video games so successful?
Why are the bestselling 'Zelda' video games so successful?
"Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom," released Friday, is already being described as one of the greatest video games ever made.
The Super Mario Bros. film breaks records
The Super Mario Bros. film breaks records
The 'Super Mario' film is a box office smash. Here's a look at the wondrous career of the famous game character.
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In the spotlight
Playing the Ukraine-made video game impacted by war
Kyiv studio Frogwares is releasing a video game developed during the war in Ukraine. The results are dark.
German games and the international market
The most successful games often come from the US, Japan or Poland, but rarely from Germany. Why is that the case?