Games
Four out five households in the US own a video game console. With the halcyon days of the arcade far behind us, video games have entered the mainstream and the industry now surpasses Hollywood in terms of revenue. Mobile games have changed the gaming landscape again, with virtual reality (VR) also set to become big business in coming years. What's next?
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Sony PlayStation 5 Pro boosts graphics a little, price a lot
September 10, 2024It’s that time of the console generation again, when the big players refresh their hardware for graphics boosts of arguable importance. Sony has unveiled the Playstation 5 Pro, with better buzzwords than last time at an absolutely eye-watering price. -
Sega Jet Rocket: The trailblazing '70s arcade game with no computer or screen
August 03, 2024Back in 1970, Sega introduced an arcade game that would pave the way for many of today's most popular video games. Known as Jet Rocket, the electromechanical marvel boasted three world-firsts – even though most folks today don't know it ever existed. -
5 video games we wanna smell, now that it's kinda possible with GameScent
March 19, 2024Have you ever wondered what all 1,000+ Pokémon smell like? Because we have. With the news of a weird AI smell-o-vision device called GameScent, we’ve rounded up a list of which game worlds we’re most curious to get a whiff of – for better or worse. -
Dawn of the arcade game: Three pivotal video games from the early 70s
March 12, 2024Atari's first three video arcade games tell a fascinating story of rapid evolution: the first ("Computer Space" - 1971), the game it inspired ("Pong" - 1972) and the sequel to Pong ("Space Race" - 1973) which introduced the arcade world to the joystick. -
Review: Spintronics uses mesmerizing mechanics to teach electronics
October 18, 2023Upper Story's second board game uses a gorgeous array of mechanical gadgets to give kids a physical, visual, fun way to understand electronics – and to give parents the feeling their young genius might be able to get them into a better nursing home. -
Sony slims down PlayStation 5, offers optional attachable Blu-Ray drive
October 10, 2023Right on schedule, Sony has unveiled a mid-generation refresh for the PlayStation 5. The update slims down both models of the console, beefs up the storage space, and adds an optional Blu-Ray drive that can be later fitted to the digital-only console. -
New cloud gaming tech from MIT and Microsoft keeps video and audio in sync
August 31, 2023Researchers have developed a new cloud gaming system that uses low-level white noise to accurately synchronize separated audio and video streams transmitted to multiple devices, ensuring gamers see and hear things at the right time. -
Smartphone-controlled GameNite console brings shared board games to TVs
August 31, 2023While there's nothing like playing board games with family and friends, old-school box-contained games do have their drawbacks. That's where GameNite comes in – it's a console that lets groups of people play phone-controlled games on their TV. -
Atari games like it's 1980 with "faithful recreation" of Atari 2600 console
August 23, 2023It's time to dust off your old Atari cartridges as the company again tries to tap into gaming nostalgia with an updated version of its iconic Atari 2600, which will ship with a 10-in-1 cartridge but also supports legacy 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. -
Samsung's monstrous ultra-wide gaming monitor goes up for pre-order
June 12, 2023Samsung has announced that the "first OLED monitor to offer Dual Quad High Definition" is now available for pre-order. The 49-inch curved Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor boasts a super-quick 240-Hz refresh rate and a super-snappy 0.03-ms response time. -
GoChess brings online opponents' moves to a robotic chessboard
May 18, 2023Whether you've just started playing chess or are a seasoned pro, it can be difficult finding people of your skill level to play against. GoChess allows you to do so online, via an actual physical chessboard with robotically moving pieces. -
Infinity Game Board crams oodles of board games into a dedicated tablet
April 13, 2023Although video games are more popular than ever, there's still something to be said for good ol' board games. The Infinity Game Board gives them the high-tech treatment, by providing access to over 100 of them on a system-specific touchscreen tablet. -
Customizable PS5 controller kit helps players with disabilities game on
January 04, 2023At CES 2023, Sony unveiled Project Leonardo, a customizable controller kit for the PlayStation 5 that allows players with various disabilities to design the best input layout that works for their specific needs. -
Pint-sized portable gaming system includes more than 300 games
December 08, 2022Back in 2015, developer Kevin Bates launched a credit-card-sized open-source 8-bit gaming system on Kickstarter called the Arduboy for folks with keen eyesight to play, create and share free games. Now an even smaller version has landed. -
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to get to Alfornada on foot
November 23, 2022In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the mountainous town of Alfornada seems to be hidden away until you unlock the climbing ability for your mount. But there is actually a way to get there on foot without any movement upgrades, and we’ll show you how.
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