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Just like the PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series X turned six months old in May. Separated by just couple of weeks (here in the US at least), you’d think that maybe the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X would ...

Playdate handheld nears release with price hike, new games, and a video update

Back in 2019, Panic unveiled a rather interesting handheld gaming device called the Playdate. The unique handheld was supposed to launch at some point in 2020 but was unfortunately delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it looks like ...

Destiny 2 Cross-Play goes live months ahead of schedule

MMOs have never really gone away but they have definitely moved on from cookie-cutter RPGs. Some of the most popular ones like Destiny 2 do have RPG elements but focus more heavily on the cooperative and competitive aspects of ...

Six months with PlayStation 5

It’s been just a little over six months since the PlayStation 5 arrived here in the US. While global stock shortages persist and don’t seem to be getting better, Sony is clearly selling consoles to some people judging by ...

Steam console news teased by Valve boss Gabe Newell

For years now, Steam has been the go-to digital store for PC gamers. To say that Steam is huge in the realm of PC gaming is probably understating the reach that the platform has, even with the Epic Games ...

PS5 system software beta signups now live: How to register

Today, Sony announced that it’s working on a major system software update for the PlayStation 5 and put out a call for testers. If you’re one of the lucky few who own a PlayStation 5 at the moment – ...

Here’s a rare look at a Nintendo 64DD Development Kit in surprising condition

Throughout gaming history, there have been plenty of devices that saw only a limited release or never even made it to release to begin with and are therefore very difficult to find today. We’re getting a look at such ...

Xbox Series S restock happening right now

While the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 continue to sell out everywhere, those who are on the hunt for the less expensive Xbox Series S are in luck today. The console is back in stock at the moment, ...

Gamer builds the world’s smallest Nintendo 64 console

People have been playing video games at home going on way back to the 70s. Some consider the heyday of gaming to be the 80s, but one of the most popular Nintendo game consoles launched in the mid-1990s and ...

PS5 restocked, but in bundles to stop the scalpers

Those of you looking to get your hands on a PS5 might want to check GameStop right now. The retailer apparently has some PlayStation 5 consoles in stock, but as is usually the case with GameStop, those consoles are ...

New Nintendo Switch Lite color lands just in time for summer

Nintendo first released the Switch Lite in September 2019, and while the handheld console seemed primed to receive a bunch of models in different colors, Nintendo has been fairly slow to roll out new ones. Aside from the three ...

Evercade VS home console brings retro gaming back to the TV

Retro gaming enthusiasts are probably already familiar with the Evercade, which is a handheld platform released last year that plays emulated, licensed games stored on cartridges. Today, Evercade announced a console follow-up to that handheld, introducing the Evercade VS. ...

PS5 bundles back in stock today, but likely not for long

If you’re looking for a PlayStation 5, there’s a chance you might be able to get one today. The console has returned to GameStop, but as is usually the case, GameStop is only offering the PS5 in bundles that ...

Analogue Pocket gaming handheld delayed again due to global affairs

There was a bout of new consoles in the past few years that were designed to pay homage to the old consoles of yesteryears. These retro consoles, often coming in miniature forms, only allowed for a limited set of ...

Rust Console Edition finally arrives in May, but there’s a downside

Popular survival game Rust has historically only been available to PC gamers, but that’s finally changing. The team behind the game has announced Rust Console Edition, meaning PlayStation and Xbox owners will finally be able to get in on ...

Xbox Series X|S restocks today with a catch

Those of you in the market for an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S will want to check Walmart shortly, as the retailer has confirmed that it will be restocking both consoles today. As always, we can expect ...

Alexa Xbox skill lets you download Game Pass titles from anywhere

They say that inspiration can strike anywhere, sometimes when you’re not at the place where you needed that inspiration in the first place. That works not just for creative activities but even for ideas on what game you want ...

Xbox Series X restocked at GameStop, but with a catch

Those of you trying to get your hands on an Xbox Series X might have some luck today at GameStop. While the console’s underpowered counterpart, the Xbox Series S, has been a little easier to find in recent days, ...

Sony PS5 restock plans have one huge headache

Earlier today, Sony delivered its financial results for the third quarter of its 2020 fiscal year, and within those results was the very first batch of PlayStation 5 sales numbers. Sony reported that the PlayStation 5 had sold 4.5 ...

It’s a PS5 restock war and the scalpers and bots are winning

As the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X continue to sell out immediately – seemingly the moment new stock is listed – there’s a lot of concern from regular consumers that scalpers are beating everyone to the punch. When ...

Sony PS5 restock today was another disaster

Yesterday, Sony Rewards starting advertising a PlayStation 5 restock, which of course piqued the interest of a lot of folks who are trying to secure one of those consoles. Those consoles went in stock just a short time ago, ...

PlayStation Direct could be the best PS5 restock option this week

If you’re looking to secure a PlayStation 5, your best bet this week could be PlayStation Direct. Sony’s direct selling website has always been a popular option for those looking to buy a PlayStation 5, but this week in ...

Nintendo sees multi-Switch households as the way to topple Wii

Earlier this week, Nintendo shared its financial report for the third quarter in its 2021 fiscal year, showing that the Switch has managed nearly 80 million sales worldwide in its four-year lifespan thus far. That’s enough to put the ...

The newest Xbox Series X controller is extremely red

With the Xbox Series X|S came a new Xbox Wireless Controller, and given that it’s only a couple of months old, it doesn’t have anywhere near the number of color or design options that the Xbox One controller has. ...

Nintendo Switch gets a Mario makeover for Super Mario 3D World launch

Alongside today’s new Super Mario 3D World Switch trailer, Nintendo had another big announcement to make. As it turns out, Nintendo is launching a new limited edition Switch alongside Super Mario 3D World next month. The Switch, as you ...

Sony PS5 stock will be a nightmare – no in-store sales by design

Sony made it clear that they would not be allowing in-store sales (physical store sales) for the PS5 on launch day. Now that Walmart announced that they’ll have stock – and Target too – things are getting complicated. If ...

Why PlayStation 5’s DualSense is the best controller ever made

I spend a not-insignificant amount of time thinking about game controllers. At this point, I might as well be a game controller collector. Not only do I have multiple controllers for each console I own (obviously), but I’ve also ...

This new Nintendo Switch update is perfect for fans like me

Overnight, Nintendo pushed a new firmware update to the Nintendo Switch, bringing the console to firmware version 11.0. While firmware updates aren’t usually super exciting, this one is, because it includes a number of features Switch owners have been ...

Xbox Series X/S just set a new record

Given the speed at which Xbox Series X pre-orders sold out earlier in the year, we had an inkling that Microsoft was headed for a big launch day. Launch day came and went earlier this week, and now Xbox ...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons holiday update adds an important feature

Nintendo has launched a holiday update for the popular video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. While the update adds holiday-themed content for Thanksgiving and Christmas, arguably the most important changes have nothing to do with holiday festivities. The most ...

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