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The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet is on sale for a record low of $140 for Prime Day 2024
Amazon's Fire Max 11 tablet has fallen back down to $140 as part of the company's Prime Day deals.
Laser Sphere uses Playdate’s crank to control a space laser, and I’m having a blast
In Laser Sphere, a Playdate game made by Pulp creator Shaun Inman, it’s just you and your prone-to-overheating space laser against a horde of enemies.
There’s finally a retro PC emulator on the App Store
The retro PC game emulator UTM SE is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro. UTM SE will let you run classic PC games, but you’ll first need to either download a pre-built machine to emulate or you can create your own from scratch.
iPad support has arrived for the Nintendo emulator Delta with its latest update
Delta version 1.6 update is live on both the App Store and the AltStore PAL. The latest update brings a version of the emulator that’s optimized for iPad, seamless switching between iPhone and iPad, some improvements to DS compatibility, new skins and menu button gestures, and a new logo.
8BitDo marks its 11th anniversary with gold and silver metal controllers
8BitDo released two limited edition metal controllers painted gold and silver.
Analogue’s latest limited-edition Pocket consoles are made out of aluminum
Analogue’s latest limited edition Pocket consoles are made out of aluminum. They look quite fetching, but cost $500.
The first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2025
The first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2025. Games such as League of Legends, Rocket League and Street Fighter could be on the agenda.
The Double Dragon series returns yet again with an ultra-modern tribute to the original game
The Double Dragon series is popping up yet again with Double Dragon Revive, set to be released sometime in 2025.
The designer of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride is back with a Lovecraftian roguelike
Luke Muscat, the lead designer for Halfbrick Studios' Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, has announced a new game called Feed the Deep.
PS Plus members can try the Overwatch-like Concord this weekend
Firewalk Studios’ upcoming debut game, Concord, will be open to all PlayStation Plus members this weekend. Pre-order customers and PS Plus subscribers can try the multiplayer FPS beginning Friday at noon ET.
The best VR headsets for 2024
If you've been intrigued by virtual reality for a while, there are a number of solid headsets to consider. These are the best VR headsets we've tested and reviewed.
Amazon is giving away 3 more free PC games during Prime Day next week, including Rise of the Tomb Raider
Amazon will offer Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Chivalry II for free during Prime Day.
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 stores will close up shop on July 29
The Xbox 360 Store and Marketplace are coming to a close on July 29.
The makers of Palworld have formed a new company in partnership with Sony
The maker of Xbox Game Pass stalwart Palworld said on Wednesday it’s forming a new company in partnership with Sony. Palworld developer and publisher Pocketpair announced its new team-up with Sony Music Entertainment to create Palworld Entertainment, Inc.
Xbox is increasing Game Pass prices and adding a 'standard' plan
Xbox Game Pass prices are going up globally this year. Microsoft is softening the blow by offering a new, less expensive plan called Standard.
Ad-free Vampire Survivors is coming to Apple Arcade on August 1
An ad-free version of Vampire Survivors is coming to Apple Arcade on August 1. Temple Run: Legends and Apple Vision Pro game Castle Crumble will also hit the service in August,
The best laptops for gaming and schoolwork in 2024
Here's the latest list of the most powerful and affordable laptops for gaming that students can also use for school, as reviewed by experts from Engadget.
Logitech G launches a new $80 gaming mouse
Logitech G launches the G309 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse.
Blizzard shows off Overwatch 2 Transformers skins in animated trailer
Blizzard and Hasbro released an animated trailer showing off the Transformers skins that are coming to Overwatch 2.
Xbox cloud gaming is now available on some Amazon Fire TV sticks
Xbox gaming is now available on Amazon Fire TV sticks. You need a Game Pass Ultimate membership to get started.