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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You can now talk to video game NPCs, and frankly it's incredible
March 29, 2023A wild new tech demo from Inworld makes conversation trees and scripted dialogue instantly obsolete – you can now create your own AI-powered game characters, with fully-formed personalities, and talk to them verbally. The experience is astonishing. -
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. -
Udu Console desperately attempts to get kids off couches
October 07, 2022This handheld games console aims to get kids up off the sofa and out into the real world, where they can continue staring at screens and playing video games. It's Pokemon 3D meets the Wii controller – but minus the expensive intellectual property. -
Corsair's flexible gaming monitor can be bent into shape during play
August 29, 2022Joining the flexible OLED display party is hardware company Corsair, which has introduced a versatile new gaming monitor that users can use flat or manually bend into a curve for a more immersive experience, even during play. -
Customizable PlayStation 5 controller marks Sony's latest swipe at Xbox
August 24, 2022Sony has revealed the DualSense Edge, a new customizable controller for the PlayStation 5. In an apparent attempt to play catch-up with the Xbox, the new controller packs new buttons, switches and triggers, as well as more options to remap functions. -
Backbone One brings PlayStation 5 controller to iPhone mobile gaming
August 01, 2022As streaming games improve, so too do mobile controllers. The Backbone One PlayStation Edition is a new controller that fits around your iPhone and lets you play PS4 and PS5 games via Remote Play, and any other mobile or streaming games. -
Sony ups its audio-visual game with Inzone brand releases
June 30, 2022Sony Electronics has announced a new brand to support its gaming universe. The Inzone line combines the company's expertise in audio and visuals, launching with a 4K monitor and a pair of noise-canceling headphones. -
MSI launches Liberator programmable gaming foot pedal
June 15, 2022The classic keyboard and mouse setup is a gaming staple, but there are two other appendages slacking off under the desk: your feet. Gamer brand MSI is now launching the Liberator, a programmable foot pedal that can be used for any action in any game. -
Alienware's new game-streaming box can run four sessions at once
January 03, 2022Alienware's new Concept Nyx game-streaming device would supply all the necessary horsepower for four concurrent gaming sessions on any screen in the house, opening up some interesting options like super-simple switching between different screens. -
Amiga 500 Mini retro console emerges from the archives
August 11, 2021Sometimes you just want to wrap yourself in the comfortable nostalgia of classic games. Modernized mini consoles help if you don’t have the originals, and the latest is the Amiga 500 Mini, which comes loaded with 25 games and the option to add more. -
Valve's portable Steam Deck console takes your Steam library on the go
July 16, 2021The Nintendo Switch is a nifty concept, but arguably underpowered and lacking in game variety. Valve is now having a crack at it with the Steam Deck, a handheld gaming console that can play your existing Steam library on the go or on a big screen. -
xScreen turns the Xbox Series S into a "portable" laptop
July 12, 2021Nintendo has the monopoly on hybrid home/portable gaming consoles, but soon you could take your Xbox Series S on the road too. The xScreen is a plug-in accessory currently on Kickstarter that turns Microsoft’s console into a kind of chunky laptop. -
Nintendo reveals new Switch model with 7-inch OLED touchscreen
July 06, 2021After much online chatter, Nintendo has finally announced a new member of its portable handheld gaming family. The Switch (OLED model) boasts a vibrant 7-inch screen, more built-in storage, and comes with a dock sporting a wired LAN port.
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