This article analyses contemporary academic production on the development of NewsGames in digital journalism. Based on the literature review, the discussions of the major international researchers were systematized. This research indicates the editorials challenges of newsgames, pointing out their main forms, categories and trends. We note that newsgames help to enhance the understanding of the broader context of the news. When programming possibilities of interaction within their rules, games can promote advanced stages of interactivity without sacrificing the commitment to information.