Smartphone gaming addict goes blind after playing for 24 hours straight
If you think an hour-long Candy Crush session or occasionally dropping $10 to refill your stash of Pokemon Go pokeballs is evidence that you have …
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Atari’s new game console sounds so completely pointless it’s hard to believe it’s real
Atari doesn’t make game consoles anymore. The last time the company produced gaming hardware was in 1993 with the Atari Jaguar — or 1995’s Jaguar …
Free ‘Overwatch’ is back for one more weekend
Blizzard’s hit online FPS Overwatch is still booming, over a year since its launch. The game keeps getting new characters, new maps, and new game modes, all …
There’s a hidden Steve Jobs easter egg in ‘Destiny 2’
Destiny 2 launched last week, and it’s easily one of the most hyped games of the entire year. I’ve put in somewhere in the neighborhood …
‘Destiny 2’ fixes the most annoying things about ‘Destiny 1’
The original Destiny was a very solid game. It offered enjoyable gunplay, lots of gear to grind and sift through, and some really stellar set piece …
Gigabyte’s new GTX 1080 GPU is absolutely adorable
Graphics cards have gradually gotten bigger over time, and when you consider how much more powerful today’s GPUs are than those from even five years …
6 great excuses to skip work and play ‘Destiny 2’
Destiny 2 is one of the most highly anticipated games of the year, and its release is finally upon us. The game technically launches at …
I played ‘Destiny 2’ on PC, and I regret every second of it
Today, the Destiny 2 beta finally rolled out for PC gamers, marking the very first time players have had the chance to play a Destiny …
AMD’s RX Vega GPUs are finally here to battle Nvidia for high-end gaming supremacy
Nobody likes being in second place, and when it comes to PC gaming hardware that’s exactly where AMD has been spending most of its time …
Razer’s new Thresher Ultimate headset combines stellar specs with a bit of class
Razer has been making trendy gaming accessories for over a decade, and the company has won many adoring fans as well as its fair share …
Can you build a 4K PC for the price of an Xbox One X?
Pricing is always a huge topic whenever a new game console debuts. Is it worth it? Do the components and power you’re getting actually add …
Game devs challenged hackers to beat DRM, and you can probably guess what happened
The question of whether or not to add a layer of digital rights management (DRM) to online games is something that many independent developers struggle …
This is your best chance to play Overwatch for free
If you haven’t already tried out Blizzard’s insanely popular online FPS, this weekend could be your best bet. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the game’s …
Nintendo is going to sell physical game boxes with no game inside
As high-speed home internet connections become more and more ubiquitous, and nearly every new video game title is available for digital download at the same …
Check out 8 of the most beloved game consoles of all time, as cars
With all the talk of tech companies muscling in on the transportation industry there’s been plenty of talk about the future of automotive design and how …
World Video Game Hall of Fame gets 5 new additions
“Wait, there’s a video game hall of fame?” you ask yourself while looking at the headline. There is! It was founded in 2015, so it’s …
Arcades in North Korea are like a blast from the past
Arcades in the United States and Europe might be struggling to remain relevant, but in the magical, mysterious land of North Korea they’re apparently still …
‘Destiny 2’ is coming to PC, and here’s a brand new trailer to celebrate
Destiny is already one of the most popular franchises of the current gaming generation, and it accomplished that feat with just a single game and …
RIP PlayStation 3
Sony’s PlayStation 3 has had one heck of a life. Debuting as the most expensive console in ages, suffering early defeat in the face of …
There’s a secret message hidden in the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
We’ve heard a lot about the Nintendo Switch controllers this weekend, mostly because they refuse to work properly. But as it turns out, there’s another reason …
Netflix just rolled out an 8-bit game that forces you to escape the Demagorgon
Back in the late 80s and early 90s, it seemed that any mildly successful TV show or movie was quickly spun off into a video …
Why old-school Nintendo games will never hit the iPhone
After years of steadfastly refusing to admit that iOS was a gaming platform worthy of its time and energy, Nintendo finally realized that there was …
How to have even more fun with your NES Classic Edition
The NES Classic Edition remains one of the hottest ticket items this holiday season. In addition to being seeped in nostalgia, the NES CE provides …
The best holiday gifts for lazy couch gamers
It’s that time of the year again: we’re into December, you’re running out of time, and gamers are weirdly difficult to buy gifts for. That’s …
Strapping a huge PC to your back will not fix VR
Gaming PCs don’t belong on your back, but that’s not stopping Zotac from building a wearable, battery-powered gaming rig that hangs from your shoulders. Why? …
Halo’s 15th anniversary event starts today at 3:43PM
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been 15 years since Halo: Combat Evolved debuted on the original Xbox, but to celebrate the momentous occasion, …
How to get a ‘No Man’s Sky’ refund, even if you already played the game
No Man’s Sky has turned out to have some serious flaws that have the internet horde sharpening pitchforks. But rather than trying the time-honored tradition of …
How to play this year’s most popular PC game on a Mac
Overwatch has been a surprise hit for Blizzard, a game company much better known for World of Warcraft, not a team shooter. But while Overwatch has been …
Pokemon obsessed reporter interrupts news broadcast, but was it all staged?
The release of Pokemon Go last week was far more than your average iOS and Android app release. On the contrary, Pokemon Go has turned …
The best Grand Theft Auto easter egg of all-time was just discovered
If you finished playing Grand Theft Auto V a few years ago, it’s time to take it out of whatever drawer it’s been hiding in …
