Xbox Game Pass Core is the overhaul that Xbox Live Gold desperately needed
Microsoft is sunsetting Xbox Live Gold on September 14 and replacing it with a new plan called Xbox Game Pass Core. Game Pass Core costs …
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PS5 Slim is rumored to launch later this year for $399, but I’m not sure we need it
The PlayStation 5 is a beast of a console — especially when you sit it next to the Xbox Series X. While my first thought …
The 5 biggest game releases of July 2023
In the middle of an almost exhaustingly busy year for video games, we’re getting a slight respite in July. Nintendo’s busy second half starts this …
Steam Summer Sale 2023 is live – here are the best deals
The 2023 edition of the Steam Summer Sale began on Thursday, June 29, and will last until 10 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 13. Thousands …
Nintendo finally talked about Switch 2, so a release date can’t be far behind
As we approach the halfway point of 2023, it’s worth pointing out that Nintendo has never gone more than seven years between home consoles. Nintendo …
Google might bring games to YouTube, but they’re doomed to fail
Last Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported that YouTube is considering adding online games that would be playable on the site and within the mobile …
Nintendo vs. PlayStation vs. Xbox: Ranking the summer game showcases
On Wednesday, Nintendo hosted a 40-minute livestream showcasing the games set to launch on Switch before the end of the year. Nintendo was the last …
The Xbox Series S in Carbon Black looks sick, but I’m not waiting around for it
When Microsoft held its Xbox Games Showcase earlier this month, one thing I don’t think any of us were expecting was that we’d be getting …
Don’t freak out about the Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass price hikes
If you’re looking to buy an Xbox Series X, you might want to pull the trigger soon. Microsoft has announced that it is raising the …
All the new Switch games announced at the Nintendo Direct
Nintendo hosted its latest Nintendo Direct livestream event on Wednesday, June 21, and it was packed with exciting announcements for the Switch. Prior to the …
Steam Next Fest June 2023: 11 game demos worth trying
The latest edition of Steam Next Fest has emerged, and there are once again hundreds of game demos to download and play on your PC. …
Nintendo Direct for June 2023: How to watch and what to expect
Sony, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and others have already hosted their summer gaming events, but now it’s Nintendo’s turn. This morning, Nintendo revealed that its next Nintendo …
PS5 cloud gaming is coming, but only for some PlayStation Plus members
If you’ve wanted to play a PS5 game straight from the cloud, your dreams will soon come true. Well, maybe. There are a lot of …
Someone needs to stop me from buying this Nintendo Live 2023 merch
It’s not often that I am tempted to spend money on licensed video game merchandise, but every once in a while, my willpower falters. That …
2024 will make or break this generation for Xbox
As I predicted last month, prior to all of the summer gaming events, the Xbox Games Showcase blew away the PlayStation Showcase. Both events were …
All of the reveals and trailers from Ubisoft Forward 2023
The weekend might be over, but the summer of gaming events is still ongoing, as Ubisoft took the stage on Monday for its annual showcase. …
Samsung’s new ultra-wide OLED gaming monitor costs over $2,000, but I still want it
Samsung’s new gaming monitor is so expensive that it might be worth more than the computer you have powering it. In a press release, the …
Every announcement and trailer from Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct
Holy moly, did Microsoft have a lot to show off at this year’s Xbox Game Showcase. I sat down yesterday afternoon to enjoy the show …
How to watch the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct
If you own an Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, or even just a PC, you’re going to want to tune in to …
The 9 biggest announcements of Summer Game Fest 2023
As expected, Summer Game Fest 2023 was packed with big announcements, from the release date of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to the first Prince of Persia …
Summer Game Fest 2023: How to watch and what to expect
The summer of gaming events is just getting started, but the biggest event of all happens today. Summer Game Fest 2023 kicks off on Thursday …
The 5 biggest game releases of June 2023
If you own a Switch, you are likely still working your way through the seemingly endless Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but you might want …
Sony’s quiet PlayStation Showcase opened the door for the Xbox Series X
In 2020, shortly before the latest generation of consoles launched, I wrote about how the Xbox Series X needed a more compelling lineup of exclusive …
10 Amazon Gaming Week sales that every PC gamer should shop
We’re more than halfway through Gaming Week 2023, and you’ve undoubtedly seen plenty of big sales out there if you’re a PC gamer. In fact, …
Everything Sony announced at PlayStation Showcase 2023
Sony took the virtual stage on Wednesday for the 2023 edition of the PlayStation Showcase. As expected, the show was packed with big reveals, including …
Sony says the PlayStation VR2 sold 600,000 units in the first six weeks and I’m shocked
The PlayStation VR2 has officially outsold the first-generation headset, according to Sony. In a recently released business document, the company revealed a rough estimate of …
How to watch PlayStation Showcase 2023
With E3 going away, it’s every gaming company for itself when it comes to any events or press conferences this summer. The first big event …
The insane Mortal Kombat 1 trailer might get me to pay money for this game again
I still remember the first time I played Mortal Kombat. Okay, that’s a lie. It could have been at an arcade, or it could have …
Summer gaming events 2023: Xbox Games Showcase, Summer Game Fest, PlayStation Showcase, and more
After a few years of false starts, E3, once the world’s premier video game convention, has finally closed up shop. The trade event was set …
PlayStation Showcase announced for May 24th – here’s what to expect
E3 is finished, but that isn’t stopping the biggest names in gaming from hosting their own events this summer. On Wednesday, Sony announced that PlayStation …
