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PlayStation DualSense Edge review: Sony's pricey but powerful sidekick for the PS5
While the DualSense Edge is definitely pricey and its battery life could be better, it offers a number of features that more demanding gamers will appreciate including customizable rear paddles, button remapping, replaceable joysticks and more.
Samsung's 55-inch Odyssey Ark: Taking gaming monitors to a whole new dimension
Boasting a 55-inch mini LED panel with a 165HZ refresh rate and 1ms response time, Samsung's new Odyssey Ark is bringing gaming monitors into uncharted territory.
The Xbox Series X wireless controller is in stock and $10 off
Saying it’s been difficult to get anything Xbox Series X- or PlayStation 5-related since late last year would be an understatement. Both the consoles themselves and many of their accessories have months-long wait times, which is why a deal going on right now for Xbox’s new controller is a rather notable one. Both GameStop and Newegg have the Xbox Series X wireless controller for $50, which is $10 off its normal price.
How and where to pre-order an Xbox Series X or S
Here's everything you need to know about pre-ordering an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S game console.
How and where to pre-order a PlayStation 5
Here's everything you need to know about pre-ordering a PlayStation 5 console, as well as which accessories you can buy.
The nostalgic Intellivision Amico console is delayed until 2021
Another retro console revival has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ adds swimming to its summer activities
Starting on July 3rd, Animal Crossing villagers can go swimming.
‘Gran Turismo 7’ is coming to PlayStation 5, someday
Gran Turismo is a staple of the PlayStation lineup. During Sony’s PS5 event, the company teased racing fans with a few short clips of the game. Other clips have also featured small text saying “Captured on PS5,” though Gran Turismo 7’s did not.
'Pac-Man: Championship Edition’ demake is coming to the US
The NES-style demake of Pac-Man: Championship Edition will be part of Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1.
Xbox co-founder J. Allard is working on the Intellivison Amico
The exec who created the Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox Live has joined Intellivision to work on its Amico console.
‘What the Golf’ is coming to the Nintendo Switch on May 21st
The goofy non-golf game What the Golf is coming to the Nintendo Switch with extra modes and features on May 21st.
Microsoft to slowly reveal Xbox Series X details through a monthly video series
E3 is cancelled, so Microsoft will reveal more details about its upcoming Xbox Series X console via monthly updates.
Microsoft will show off Xbox Series X gameplay next week
Microsoft will reveal gameplay on its upcoming Xbox Series X console next week during its Inside Xbox streaming event.
Gamevice's patent war against Nintendo rages on at the ITC
Even though Gamevice lost its years-long case against Nintendo last month, the company is brining a new complaint against the console manufacturer.
Gadget Rewind 2006: Nintendo Wii
Nintendo planned a "Revolution" for your TV. When it arrived in 2006, it was a lot more fun than the confrontational term might imply. Revolution turned out to be the code name for the company's new console, and just before E3 that year Nintendo ditched the subterfuge and unveiled its official title: Nintendo Wii. It was revolutionary, using motion-tracking remotes to get players off the couch and involved in the action. The Wii rapidly became the centerpiece at parties, stepping into the arena with classics like Pictionary and charades. The console's popularity was also a welcome turnabout for Nintendo, which had been languishing over its latest console's missteps.
Gadget Rewind 2005: Xbox 360
The current-gen console wars may be tilting in Sony's favor with its PlayStation 4, but once upon a very recent time (i.e., the previous console generation), Microsoft had a big early lead. When the company released its Xbox 360 back in 2005, the console had a considerable head start on the competition, beating Sony's PlayStation 3 launch by a full year. There were, however, intrinsic pitfalls in rushing the 360 out to market so fast; hardware problems Microsoft paid for dearly.
Tamriel Infinium: Everyone gets an Elder Scrolls game!
The more convention coverage I read and the more conventions I go to, the more I'm concerned by them. The atmosphere is unlike anything I've ever experienced before, and rubbing shoulders with the developers of some of my favorite games has its perks. But you hardly ever get to the meat of what determines a great game. Amidst the hype and free booze, every game looks and tastes great, but even the greatest games are less filling under those circumstances. Even we observers from home receive only a candy-coated glimpse of what a game really offers. The news pouring in from the The Elder Scrolls Online really exemplifies the layers of fluff that the convention atmosphere can place on a game. Two of our reporters spent time talking to the developers of the next venture into the world of Tamriel, and both stepped away with a very positive experience. Admittedly, I feel the excitement, too. I'm twitching with joy. Our freelancer Andrew's note that he "just didn't realize [he] was starting a quest when [he] talked to [quest givers]" piques my interest. Have we finally found a game that feels like a living world? And quotes from the ESO developers like, "You can pick up a sword and shield if you start as a sorcerer class and become a sword and shield user, and that's fine" have me wondering if we haven't stumbled upon the best mix of sandbox and themepark in an MMO. This week and next, I want to delve deeper into the reports from E3. Do we find some concerns that the developers are trying to gloss over, or is ESO everything we ever wanted from an Elder Scrolls game?
Sony's 2012 PlayStation torn down, shows its evolved roots (update: another teardown)
We've looked intensely at the outside of the redesigned PlayStation 3 ever since it was unveiled in Tokyo last month. Getting a look inside has proven unusually tougher, but French YouTube member K0st3yr has volunteered to do what few gamers dare and tear down Sony's updated console. As we've quickly learned, Sony hasn't chosen to radically rework the insides like Microsoft did with the slim Xbox 360. The Cell processor and its RSX graphics companion are still separate parts, and a similar power supply capacity suggests that neither of the main chips has been built on a more efficient manufacturing process. Instead, it's everything else that has been given the shuffle: a smaller Blu-ray drive and more clever overall construction appear to be the tickets to the 20 percent volume reduction compared to the last model. While the revealed internals might be disappointments to those who were hoping the PS3's possible sendoff would involve more of a bang than a whimper, they do hint that Sony might have breathing room if it wants to advance the design any further. Just have some popcorn and a grasp of French on hand if you'd like to have a peek at the three-part video dissection found after the break. Update: Not to be outdone, iFixit has conducted its own teardown. There aren't any shockers in the mix beyond improved repairability, but you'll find many of the components given their exact names as well as more explanations of what's been changed to shrink the PS3 a second time.
Editorial: Ouya's success is opportunity missed for Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony
While today's videogames are bigger, flashier and more impressive than ever, it's hard not to think that the golden era of console gaming is behind us. Back in the late '80s and early-to-mid '90s, when a new console came out every couple of years to cut its predecessors off at the knees and brutally savage the bank accounts of the hardcore gamer who had to have them all, there was genuine excitement. Now, with modern consoles showing their age and throwing on more and more gimmicks like so much makeup to compensate, it's hard to really get properly enthused about any of them. Out of nowhere came Ouya and, based on the $2.6 million it raised in 24 hours alone, it's safe to say it has succeeded in renewing that excitement. That's a stark contrast to the general feeling of malaise at this year's E3. I'm excited too -- but cautiously so.
Insert Coin: GameDock lets your iPhone interface with a TV and controllers, game it old school
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line. With its GameDock, Cascadia Games has a new twist on iOS arcade play -- it lets you use your TV and two classic controllers. While retro games are popular on iPhones right now, an intense session can go haywire if your digits start slippping around on the screen, and head-to-head play is literally that if you're sharing a small device with a foe. That aforementioned situation inspired the GameDock, which turns into a full-blown console when you plug in and pair your iPhone, iPad or iPod using Bluetooth, then connect your TV, along with a couple of USB game controllers. Just like that, you and a buddy are playing big-screen Asteroids, Centipede and 100 or so other iOS games that work with iCade. With 43 days remaining, just shy of 10 grand has been offered toward the $50K goal, so check the source if you want to revel in the gaming days of yore -- eye or thumb strain-free.
