PlayStation Portal launching without support for wireless headphones
The first month of the PlayStation Portal being out in the world is going to be… weird. When Sony announced the Portal, its upcoming streaming …
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Nintendo patent reveals new dual-screen, detachable console
Nintendo has been struggling to keep a lid on all the Switch 2 leaks and rumors in recent weeks. Ever since the company reportedly showed …
The MCU is floundering, but Marvel’s video game universe is flourishing
Earlier this week, Sony announced that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 sold more than 2.5 million copies in its first 24 hours of availability. That makes it …
Beats Studio Pro headphones are making their way to EA’s FC 24
Inspired by Beats’ recent campaign The King and The Viking, Apple’s headphones subsidiary is partnering with EA to launch an exclusive permanent Erling Haaland item …
First impressions: iPhone 15 Pro enters the AAA gaming era with Resident Evil Village
Back in September, with the iPhone 15 Pro announcement, Apple said Capcom would release a few Resident Evil games for these iPhones thanks to the …
Meet the new President of Xbox
Did I get you? Did you think Phil Spencer left? For anyone who clicked on that headline in a panic, thinking that the legendary Phil …
25 best Nintendo Switch games in 2023
Having launched over six years ago, the Nintendo Switch now has a massive library of games that can be daunting for new owners and early …
How to get 7 Nintendo Switch games for free from October 25-31
This has been an outstanding year for video games but also a ridiculously expensive one if you purchased several of those games at full price. …
Viral hit Suika Game for Switch is just $2.99 and now supports English
The fall is jam-packed with major new releases for the Nintendo Switch, from Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Super Mario RPG to the Detective Pikachu …
Xbox announces surprise Partner Preview event for October 25 — here’s how to watch
Well, okay, Xbox! I won’t complain about a surprise gaming event in the middle of October. It’ll be a nice break from Techtober. Today, the …
Nintendo once again promises a smoother transition to Switch 2
Much of Nintendo’s success has resulted from the company going against the grain, but there is one area where it desperately needs to catch up …
Which games are free on the Epic Games Store this week?
For the past four years, the Epic Games Store has been giving away free games every week. That trend will continue throughout 2023, and every …
Switch 2 excitement builds after Nintendo removes original Switch trailer
Nearly seven years ago, Nintendo shared a trailer on YouTube revealing the Switch. There was not a press conference or even a livestream — just …
If this Switch 2 rumor is true, Nintendo has made a huge mistake
One of the most pressing concerns regarding the Switch 2 is whether or not it will be backward compatible with the original Switch. Nintendo has …
Netflix is showing Apple what it looks like to get serious about gaming
At its iPhone 15 launch event, Apple announced that AAA games such as Resident Evil Village and Assassin’s Creed Mirage are coming to the App …
Nintendo patent may show a shocking new design for the Switch 2
Rumors about the next Nintendo console have been swirling in recent months as we approach the seventh anniversary of the Switch. In all likelihood, the …
As everyone else clones TikTok, Twitch is going all in on Stories
Remember Stories? That feature that everyone stopped using when TikTok launched? Well, get ready, y’all — Twitch is bringing Stories back. In a blog post, …
Analogue is making a console that can play Nintendo 64 games in 4K resolution
Okay, I’m not even a big retro gamer, but this is sick. You may have come across the name Analogue before. It’s the company that …
12 Nintendo Switch games that possess the spirit of Halloween
The Nintendo Switch might not be the first console that comes to mind when you think of scary games to play in the spooky season, …
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PS5) launch guide: Release date, preorder, and more
It’s a tired cliche at this point, but it’s still a question we ask about any video game in which you play as a superhero: …
Here’s what Xbox boss Phil Spencer said to employees after the Activision Blizzard acquisition
It’s official. Microsoft finally, officially, triumphantly acquired Activision Blizzard. The CMA officially gave this blessing for the acquisition earlier today, removing the final hurdle for …
Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition approved in the UK, the last regulatory hurdle
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regulator decided to block Microsoft’s proposed $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard in late April. At the time, …
Nintendo Switch 2 backward compatibility possibly confirmed by former employee
Without backward compatibility, the Nintendo Switch 2 might be a harder sell for some gamers. The Nintendo Switch is the third best-selling console of all …
FT thinks Apple should buy Nintendo, and it’s the stupidest thing I’ve heard today
Last month, leaked emails by Microsoft Gaming CEO in 2020 showed Phil Spencer thought buying Nintendo would be “THE prime asset” for the Microsoft Gaming …
Cloud gaming is coming to PS5 this month — but not PlayStation Portal
Hey, PlayStation is catching up to Xbox in cloud streaming! Okay, maybe not in all things cloud streaming, but at least when it comes to …
Sony’s new INZONE gaming earbuds aren’t compatible with the PlayStation Portal
Sony needs to consolidate some teams because this is getting confusing. Today, Sony announced the INZONE Buds, a new set of wireless earbuds that are …
Sony’s PS5 Slim price confirms that the Xbox Series S is the console to beat
The biggest surprise of the PS5 Slim — at least for me — was the price. Today, Sony dropped a surprise announcement that it is …
Sony unveils slim, redesigned PS5 consoles coming in November
Sony finally pulled back the curtain on the oft-rumored PlayStation 5 redesign on Tuesday. As expected, the redesign is smaller and sleeker than the launch …
Counter-Strike 2 not coming to Mac is part of the gaming problem Apple needs to fix
Like many people fascinated with tech, gaming was my gateway drug. And Counter-Strike, the original that started it all way before CS:GO took over, was …
Prime Big Deal Days gaming deals: Amazon’s best sales of 2023
Amazon is heading for a second major shopping event. The company has announced the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days shopping event, which is finally here, …
