40 
years after it broke onto the scene, Dungeons and Dragons is getting a brand new start.
Wizards of the Coast, which owns the rights to the iconic role-playing game, has started rolling out the fifth edition of the series, launching a new D&D Starter Set.
One 
of the largest streaming porn sites on the Internet made waves late last week by announcing via Twitter that it was considering sponsoring a professional gaming team. But officials at some of the industry’s largest tournaments say the company may not be welcome.
YouPorn, a member of the MindGeek (formerly Manwin) portfolio of porn sites, stirred the waters on Friday, asking its 117,000 followers, “Do we have any competitive ‘[League of Legends],’ ‘DOTA2,’ or ‘HeartStone’ players following us? What do you think about YouPorn sponsoring a team?”
You 
fancy yourself a pretty solid League of Legends player. Or maybe you’re untouchable when it comes to Halo. And now you’re ready to see if you’ve got what it takes to earn a living at it.
Pro gamers can certainly make bank. 25-year old Lee “Jaedong” Jae Dong has earned more than $504,000 over 47 tournaments. And Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel pocketed over $450,000 in tournaments (and a lot more in endorsement deals).
But success in the eSports world takes a lot more than just a lot of practice and studying the moves of your opponents. We spoke with a few eSports champs to get their tips on what people can do to best prepare for competition.
Years 
from now, when gamers find themselves in a smoking wasteland devoid of quality titles wondering where it all went wrong, they can look back at mid-2014 and find their answer.
It’s staggering enough to know that Kim Kardashian was successful in her quest to make a video game about Kim Kardashian. But, in one of the most definitive damnings of our culture to date, that game is making money – a whole lot of money.
Attention 
Las Vegas oddsmakers: be very afraid of Electronic Arts.
Back on June 3, the company told us all that Germany was going to win the World Cup – and with Deutschland’s victory yesterday, its FIFA franchise secured a spot as one of the best seers of World Cup victory since the dearly departed Paul the Octopus.
People 
looking to change or improve their employment situation spend thousands of dollars on career coaches and specialists. What many don’t realize, though, is that one of the best aids to help you get ahead is sitting right in your pocket.
Just as the smartphone and tablet have disrupted so many industries, they’ve changed how we find, advance and change our careers. Whether you need help networking, preparing for a big interview or dusting off your résumé, there are apps out there that can help you do it.
Here are 10 essentials if you’re looking to climb up the next rung of the career ladder.
Pimpin’ 
ain’t easy—especially in the Internet age.
While the Web has revolutionized all sorts of industries over the last 20 years, its effect on the world of prostitution has been especially dramatic. Street walkers and their handlers are still around, but an increasing number of tech savvy escorts have bypassed their pimps and have taken to the Web, where they’ve seen not only a surge of interest in their field, but a perceived lower risk of arrest.
The 
Girl Scouts are exploring an entirely different sort of cookie.
This week marked the organization’s first video game programming course, with 25 New York area girls, ranging from 13 to 16, gathering to learn more about the ins and outs of creating electronic entertainment.
Tetris, 
the classic game that has been on pretty much every game system to come out in the last 30 years, has broken into a new frontier: clothing.
Superfan Marc Kerger has created a wearable, playable version of the game in the form of a t-shirt. The DIY project made its debut on YouTube – and it’s quickly finding a following among loyal fans of the game.
It 
hasn’t been a good week in the thrill ride world.
After a high-profile derailing, testing mishaps and an overseas fatality, some parkgoers are wondering if the high-adrenaline rides they love are starting to get too dangerous.
And while many theme park experts write the recent events off as coincidence, some note that there is a growing risk.
Chris Morris: Journalist 