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An article on KCET.org describes how researchers of the newly-released video game L.A. Noire used library and archive materials to inspire ideas for the game, from using old photography and maps to inspire the visuals, to scouring old newspapers for real-life crime stories that inspired the plots in the game.

Here are our games for the month of May. For the first time, one of our board games (Settlers of Catan) tied for 11th in our top games list. And clearly the end of the Winter term hasn't deterred the Smashers and Starcraft fans from getting their practice in.

Continuing our look back at some of our popularity trends, here are the top 10 games from the month of April.

Continuing our look back at some of our popularity trends, here are the top 10 games from the month of March.

Continuing our look back at some of our popularity trends, here are the top 10 games from the month of February.

Looking back at some of our popularity trends, here are the top 10 games from the month of January.

Because of a ruling by the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts, video games are now legally considered to be an art form.

The Usability Group and User Experience Department have partnered on a project to improve the display of library website search results.

Stop by and check out our new book display, which showcases novels and art books based on video games.

The National Endowment for the Arts is offering a grant to help fund "development, production and distribution of innovative media projects," including video games that can be considered works of art.