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More Than a Game: The Benefits of Video Games
When played in moderation, video games can support brain health, stress relief, social connection, problem-solving, and real-world skills.
Ten Boxing Video Games That Still Pack a Punch
Explore the best boxing video games, from realistic boxing simulations like Fight Night Champion and Undisputed to arcade classics like Punch-Out!! and Ready 2 Rumble Boxing.
Crazy Taxi Returns With Multiplayer After Decades of Fan Requests
Crazy Taxi: World Tour is making a comeback in 2027, but this time with multiplayer, new cities, customization, and more ways for players to connect.
New ESA Report Shows Video Games Are a Regular Part of American Life
The ESA’s 2026 video game industry report shows that 212.3 million Americans play video games weekly, with gaming now reaching families, adults, mobile players, and every generation.
Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 Could Make Game Prototypes Easier to Build
Anthropic built Claude Fable 5 for complex coding and problem-solving, but one of its most interesting uses may be turning a simple game idea into a playable prototype from a single prompt.
Video Game Rehab Helps Stroke Survivors Regain Arm Movement
Northwestern University researchers developed a video game-based stroke rehabilitation system that may help chronic stroke survivors improve arm movement through home-based muscle training.
Paramount Skydance Launches New Game Studio
Paramount Skydance’s new games studio will develop and publish video games based on major franchises, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, and more.
From Air Force Veteran to Games and Tech Leader: Jason Robar’s Story
From tabletop RPGs to Microsoft DirectX and military training technology, Jason Robar’s career connects gaming, service, and innovation.
How The American Legion Support Programs Help Veterans and Military Families
The American Legion supports Veterans and military families through financial assistance, disaster relief, housing outreach, recovery programs, and local community support programs.
American Legion Departments Team Up for Mystery Prize Giveaway
American Legion Gaming invites Veterans, gamers, and supporters to join an official American Legion giveaway supporting Veteran fundraising, with a mystery prize reveal coming soon.
Video Games May Help Veterans Manage PTSD and Isolation
PTSD and gaming research shows that video games may help some Veterans manage stress, reduce isolation and build peer support through trusted online communities.
VTubing 101: What It Is and How to Get Started
VTubing lets creators stream and make videos with a digital avatar, using tools like VRoid Studio, VTube Studio, Live2D Cubism, and OBS Studio to build a virtual presence online.
Survey Opens for Members Interested in American Legion Gaming National Committee
American Legion Gaming is seeking interested members to complete a national committee interest survey by June 20 as The American Legion works toward the future development of a national gaming program.
New Video Game Releases Coming in June
June’s new video game releases bring RPGs, remakes, sports games, strategy titles and Switch 2 launches, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Star Fox and EA Sports UFC 6.
Start Each Month by Being The One
The first of each month is Be the One Day, when The American Legion highlights its mission to reduce veteran suicide by encouraging open conversations, free training, and community action to remind veterans it is OK to not be OK.
Natsuki_The_Oni Brings VTuber Energy to ALG
Natsuki the Oni brings a VTuber voice to American Legion Gaming, using streaming, storytelling, and community to help Veterans connect through gaming.
American Legion Gaming Connects with Veterans and Service Members Through Play at LA Fleet Week
American Legion Gaming connected Veterans and Service Members at LA Fleet Week through video games, Discord community, online streaming and American Legion membership outreach.
VA Study Looks at VR Game for Veterans With Spinal Cord Injuries
A VA virtual reality rowing game may help paralyzed Veterans with spinal cord injuries stay engaged in electrical stimulation-assisted exercise and improve rehabilitation efforts.