Israel’s Playtika acquires SuperPlay in mega deal The $1.95 Billion Deal highlights rapid growth and innovation in the startup nation's mobile gaming sector. Sept. 22, 2024
‘Grave concern’ about Twitch award for gamer who justified Oct. 7 attacks “I did not say murdering children and burning families alive is revolution. It is a tactic Israel has specialized in for over 70 years,” posted “Fr0gan.” March 15, 2024
Video game lets players re-enact Oct. 7 Hamas massacre In the Steam online forum, where it is currently sold at a discounted winter price, the developer, Nidal Nijm, writes that the game serves as a means to "raise awareness" about the Israel-Hamas war. Dec. 28, 2023
Israeli gaming team hosted in Riyadh ‘like kings’ The Saudis gave the team VIP treatment. Etgar Lefkovits Aug. 28, 2023
Online platforms fail test when it comes to tackling anti-Semitism The annual Simon Wiesenthal Center Digital Terrorism Report notes troubling inaction among major gaming, networking and video companies. Mike Wagenheim May 2, 2022
Sheba Medical Center initiates gaming program to combat child obesity To motivate children to be healthier and more active, the app runs in concert with a smartwatch that monitors their sleep, heart rate and physical activity. Oct. 12, 2021
ADL study: Nine percent of online gamers have been exposed to Holocaust denial Twenty-three percent of respondents reported being exposed to white supremacy, 8 percent to pro-Islamic State statements and 13 percent to disinformation about the Sept. 11 terror attacks, among other topics. July 25, 2019
