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fromWIRED
1 day ago
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Sony's PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good.

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fromWIRED
1 day ago

Sony's PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good.

The current console generation is likely to last longer than expected due to recent price increases for PlayStation 5 models.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Buy two Nintendo Switch games, get $30 off at Target

Target Circle members can save $30 on two Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games until April 5th at 2:59AM ET.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

My dream pair of AR gaming glasses needs to have these nine features

Latest AR glasses from Xreal and Viture enhance gaming experiences with features like 3DoF, but no model is perfect for all users.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

The RAM Apocalypse Is Killing The PC Gaming Handheld Market

PC gaming handheld prices are skyrocketing, with the Legion Go 2 now priced at $2,000, significantly impacting the market's momentum.
fromwww.engadget.com
3 days ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Aptoide launches alternative iOS game store in Japan

Japan is one of the most sophisticated mobile markets in the world. With AppArena, we're not just adding another icon to the Home Screen - we're bringing a new, AI-driven layer on top of the existing app ecosystem.
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fromGameSpot
2 days ago

Genki Covert Dock 3 Solves The Switch 2's Clutter Problem In One Plug

The Genki Covert Dock 3 offers a portable solution for connecting the Switch 2 to a TV, enhancing gaming convenience and reducing cable clutter.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

PlayStation 6 Leaks Point To Sony Paving The Way for A Handheld

Sony is reportedly developing a PS6 handheld to compete with Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on Power Saver Mode and backward compatibility.
Games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

How Long Will Players Have To Wait For The Steam Deck 2?

The Steam Deck 2 may be delayed due to RAM issues, while the Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets box office records despite mixed reviews.
#nintendo
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Games
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

Why A Switch 2 Price Increase May Be "Inevitable"

A price increase for the Switch 2 is considered inevitable due to rising production costs and external economic factors.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Nintendo Has A Big Leak Problem That's Not Going Away

Nintendo faces significant challenges with leaks, particularly regarding major game announcements and internal plans.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
6 years ago

The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player

A good controller significantly enhances gaming experience, with various options available for different platforms and features.
#indie-games
fromEngadget
1 day ago
Video games

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago
Video games

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
Games
fromGame Informer
5 days ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Save big on gaming laptops, Switch 2 consoles, and more during Best Buy's Tech Fest sale

Best Buy's Tech Fest sale offers significant gaming discounts on consoles, monitors, and laptops before Amazon's Spring Sale begins March 25.
#switch-2
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

The Best Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 Deals This Week - April 2, 2026

Several popular Switch 2 games are on sale, making it a great time to build your game library.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

The Best Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 Deals This Week - April 2, 2026

Several popular Switch 2 games are on sale, making it a great time to build your game library.
#pax-east
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

13 Cool Games We Just Saw At PAX East That Should Be On Your Radar - Kotaku

PAX East showcased innovative games like Grave Seasons and Pokémon Champions, highlighting unique twists in familiar genres.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

13 Cool Games We Just Saw At PAX East That Should Be On Your Radar - Kotaku

PAX East showcased innovative games like Grave Seasons and Pokémon Champions, highlighting unique twists in familiar genres.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Lenovo Legion Go 2 suddenly costs $650 more as RAMageddon lays waste to gaming hardware

Lenovo's Legion Go 2 prices have surged to $1,499 and $1,999, reflecting significant price increases in gaming handhelds over recent months.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

The Best Zelda-Like In Years Gets Close To Perfection

Minishoot' Adventures is a superb twin-stick metroidvania that excels in controls and gameplay, especially on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Google Pixel 10 Users Can Now Play Steam Games Offline via GameNative

GameNative v0.9.0 introduces PowerVR GPU support for Pixel 10, enabling reliable Steam game emulation on the device.
#nintendo-switch-2
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

Nintendo Patented a Dual-Screen Switch and Never Made It. Here's What It Looked Like. - Yanko Design

A designer's concept reimagines Switch 2 as a dual-screen folding device inspired by Nintendo DS design philosophy, merging two eras of successful handheld hardware into a single form factor.
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fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Belkin's battery-equipped Switch 2 case is more than 35 percent off right now

Belkin's Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2 offers a 10,000mAh battery and is currently available for $45.49 with a promo code.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

A GameCube Controller on the Nintendo Switch 2? Meet Abxylute's Deck-style Joy-Con Alternatives - Yanko Design

The Nintendo Switch 2 lacks ergonomic comfort for long sessions, prompting the creation of Abxylute's N6 and N9C controllers for improved gameplay experience.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Nintendo Switch 2 update adds 'Handheld Boost Mode' for original Switch games

Nintendo's Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode upgrades original Switch games to run at 1080p in handheld mode by forcing TV mode rendering, improving visuals from the previous 720p limitation.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
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Nintendo Switch 2 Charger Falls to Deep Clearance on Amazon, Works With Original Switch and Steam Deck - Kotaku

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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

Nintendo Patented a Dual-Screen Switch and Never Made It. Here's What It Looked Like. - Yanko Design

A designer's concept reimagines Switch 2 as a dual-screen folding device inspired by Nintendo DS design philosophy, merging two eras of successful handheld hardware into a single form factor.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Belkin's battery-equipped Switch 2 case is more than 35 percent off right now

Belkin's Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2 offers a 10,000mAh battery and is currently available for $45.49 with a promo code.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

A GameCube Controller on the Nintendo Switch 2? Meet Abxylute's Deck-style Joy-Con Alternatives - Yanko Design

The Nintendo Switch 2 lacks ergonomic comfort for long sessions, prompting the creation of Abxylute's N6 and N9C controllers for improved gameplay experience.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Nintendo Switch 2 update adds 'Handheld Boost Mode' for original Switch games

Nintendo's Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode upgrades original Switch games to run at 1080p in handheld mode by forcing TV mode rendering, improving visuals from the previous 720p limitation.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
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Nintendo Switch 2 Charger Falls to Deep Clearance on Amazon, Works With Original Switch and Steam Deck - Kotaku

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fromKotaku
2 days ago

GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A 'Passing Phase'

GameStop underestimated digital distribution, believing physical stores would remain dominant despite the rise of platforms like Steam.
#evercade
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fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Evercade's new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games

Evercade's new Nexus handheld features a 5.89-inch screen, enhanced specs, and supports over 700 retro games through proprietary cartridges.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Evercade's new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games

Evercade's new Nexus handheld features a 5.89-inch screen, enhanced specs, and supports over 700 retro games through proprietary cartridges.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

AI can push your Stream Deck buttons for you

"You still set up actions in Stream Deck app the same way you always have. MCP adds a new way to trigger them," Elgato said in its announcement.
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Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Mario Galaxy Movie Exists Because Console Growth Is Tapped Out

Movies are becoming the primary introduction to Mario characters, reflecting a shift in how audiences engage with the franchise.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

How A One-Off Pokemon Anime Gag Led To One Of The Best Games Of The Year - Kotaku

Ditto's appearance as a protagonist of one of the best games of 2026 would likely never have happened had it not been for one episode of the original anime.
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#xbox-games-showcase
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fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
5 days ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
Games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
5 days ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
Video games
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Working a Fake Job Is a Great Pastime

Retro Rewind, an indie store simulator, captivates players with its nostalgic retail management experience, contrasting sharply with high-action games like Resident Evil Requiem.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

150 million users later, Roblox competitor Rec Room is shutting down

"We never quite figured out how to make Rec Room a sustainably profitable business, and our costs always ended up overwhelming the revenue we brought in."
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

Crimson Desert Could Be Coming To Switch 2, But With Compromises

Crimson Desert is in R&D for a Nintendo Switch 2 port, but compromises on graphics and scale are necessary due to hardware limitations.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Every Game Coming Out The Week Starting March 30, 2026

I Am Jesus Christ is an immersive sim depicting the life of Jesus from birth to crucifixion.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Xbox's Big Summer Showcase Returns With Gears Of War Direct

Xbox is returning with a showcase on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day Direct and a potential live component.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

$73 Lenovo Gamepad Turns the Legion Y700 Into a Switch Lite Rival - Yanko Design

Lenovo's Legion Gamepad G9 2026 is a dedicated accessory for the Legion Y700 Gen 5 tablet, featuring an 8-direction D-pad, macro buttons, and wired USB-C connection to eliminate latency.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Weird Nintendo never went away

Nintendo releases the Talking Flower, a whimsical toy that announces time and offers random positive affirmations without practical function, representing the company's playful side despite recent conservative decisions.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode Battery Life Sucks But Is Worth It

Switch 2's Handheld Boost Mode runs original Switch games at docked quality in handheld mode, improving visuals significantly despite reducing battery life by 23 percent.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

The 13 Best New Video Games Of 2026 So Far

2026 has already produced notable games, with updates planned for the Game of the Year watch throughout the year.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

This Nintendo Switch-inspired concept morphs gaming DNA into track performance - Yanko Design

Nintendo's Switch design language is reimagined as the Nintendo Switcher: a low-slung, track-ready concept car blending modular color blocking with motorsport aerodynamics.
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?

Microsoft confirms development of Project Helix, a next-generation hybrid console playing Xbox and PC games, marking a strategic shift in the company's gaming approach.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Console exclusives might be making a comeback

Sony and Microsoft are reversing their multiplatform strategy and returning to console-exclusive games after years of releasing titles across multiple platforms.
#nintendo-switch
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Amazon Clears Out the Original Nintendo Switch With Joy-Con Controllers at a Record Low - Kotaku

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Amazon Clears Out the Original Nintendo Switch With Joy-Con Controllers at a Record Low - Kotaku

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Sony's Upcoming Portable PS6 Aims to Challenge the Steam Deck and Switch 2 in 2027 - Yanko Design

The PSP had one analog stick when games clearly needed two. The Vita added that second stick but inexplicably skipped analog triggers and clickable thumbsticks, forcing developers to map essential controls to an awkward rear touchpad. The PS Portal finally nailed the controls by essentially splitting a DualSense controller in half, then rendered the achievement mostly irrelevant by making it stream-only.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Just look at Ayaneo's absolute unit of a Windows gaming "handheld"

Ayaneo Next II is a massive 3.14-pound Windows gaming handheld with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 performance and a high-end 9.06-inch 2400×1504 OLED at up to 165 Hz.
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Xbox Just Set A Terrible New Record - Kotaku

Xbox console sales plunged about 39% in the UK in 2025, marking the worst year on record amid apparent de-emphasis of hardware by Microsoft.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Nintendo keeps filling in the gaps

Mario Tennis Fever is a robust, chaotic, multiplayer-focused Mario sports game whose variety and polish make it an important early release for the Switch 2.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

UGREEN's 6-in-1 Steam Deck Dock Is Now the Cheapest Way to Upgrade Your Handheld Setup After a Deep Discount (Works With ROG Ally X, Legion Go, MacBook, and More) - Kotaku

The dock supports HDMI 2.1 output with up to 4K@120Hz, plus VRR, FreeSync, and G-Sync. It's made to deliver an incredibly smooth and immersive gaming or movie playback experience without screen tearing or noticeable lag. You'll enjoy sharp, vibrant visuals on compatible displays for all your favorite titles. There's 100W PD 3.0 fast charging support, too. The Steam Deck dock delivers up to 85W to your host device,
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Ayaneo's massive Next 2 handheld has a similarly massive price tag

Heavyweight 9-inch OLED Windows handheld with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ CPU, huge battery, advanced controls, and premium pricing up to $4,299.
#nintendo-direct
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Game consoles built streaming - until it outgrew them

Hulu ended support for the original Nintendo Switch app, and Netflix will discontinue its PlayStation 3 app, marking legacy-console streaming support shutdowns.
fromwww.gamespot.com
2 months ago

We Need Demos Now More Than Ever

There has been a demo renaissance in the last few years, and we couldn't be happier. Demos have been a part of video game history for a long time, but whether or not they've been good for sales has been up in the air for quite some time. Fortunately, in the last couple weeks we've gotten a Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined and Final Fantasy 7 demo for Switch 2.
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Woman Creates Super Console Containing PS5, Xbox, And Switch 2

The console wars ended a while ago, in case you didn't know. But if they were still raging on, a talented hardware modder in China created a device force a lasting peace. It's a massive and very cleverly designed triangular box that contains an Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch 2. They all work and can be easily swapped between with the press of a button.
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fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - January 16

A rare lull before big releases lets players focus on live-service updates, classics, demos, and finishing 2025 games while offering weekend recommendations and a weekly recap.
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