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  • The Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle on a red background.

    Why you shouldn't remove the screen protector film on your Nintendo Switch 2

    By Maddie Fisher 2 hours ago

    The Switch 2 comes with a protective film on its screen, and you may be tempted to peel it off. Here's why you shouldn't.

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  • White PS5 standing vertically with controller.

    Why you should never put your PlayStation 5 on a carpeted floor

    By Thomas Godwin 3 hours ago

    The PlayStation 5 needs to stay cool when playing games, and a carpet is a literal hotbed. Here's the best ways to store a PS5 while keeping it cool.

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  • A DualSense controller alongside six PS5 game boxes.

    What discs can a PlayStation 5 play?

    By Yoni Yardeni 3 hours ago

    The PS5 can't play every disc that the PS3 and PS4 were compatible with, but most of what you'll want to play and watch is supported.

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  • Man playing a soccer game on a video game console at night.

    What does NAT type mean for online gaming?

    By Ben Stegner 4 hours ago

    If you regularly play online games, you may have noticed a setting called NAT type or even got an alert about it. Here's what it means and why it matters.

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  • A photo of the box the Ryzen 7 5800X3D comes in.

    Is AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU still worth buying in 2026?

    By Igor Bonifacic 6 hours ago

    I've never regretted owning the 5800X3D, but before you spend $349 on a previous generation CPU, there are a few questions worth asking yourself.

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  • A screenshot showing some of the things you can do Steam's overlay.

    5 things you didn't know Steam's overlay could do

    By Igor Bonifacic 8 hours ago

    Steam's overlay hides several useful tools beyond its familiar chat window, including features that can help you play, stay organized, and connect with friends.

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  • Two people going through the TSA bag scanner line as an agent grabs a suitcase.

    What gamers should know when bringing their consoles through TSA

    By Deven McClure 10 hours ago

    You're allowed to bring your game consoles through the TSA line, but what exactly you need to do depends on the airport and console size.

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  • An Xbox Series X posing as the monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey.

    Why PlayStation can't hold a candle to Xbox's backward compatibility

    By Roger Fingas 12 hours ago

    Sony offers some older titles on the PS5, but nowhere near the amount that Microsoft added to its Xbox catalogs. It came down to one decision, made years ago.

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  • Screenshot of the Xbox PC app, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and other games featured in tiles.

    The Xbox PC app is getting a speed boost

    By Will Shanklin 2 days ago

    The updated app, rolling out to Xbox Insiders first, launches up to 60 percent faster.

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  • A Nintendo Switch2 console in front of a TV.

    Switch 2 sales fell by almost 40 percent after Nintendo increased prices

    By Mariella Moon 3 days ago

    Nintendo reports higher profit but substantially lower Switch 2 sales after it increased console prices.

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  • A PlayStation 5 controller is shown with various PS5 games

    Sony is selling more PS5 games but still struggling to meet console demand

    By Steve Dent 3 days ago

    Despite market conditions making PS5 consoles expensive and hard to get, Sony's gaming division had a solid quarter.

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  • A TV showing a video game and a smart phone displaying a video game controller interface.

    Xbox is testing two new controller options for Cloud Gaming

    By Kris Holt 3 days ago

    The Nano Controller is adopting a Google Stadia trick.

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  • Two Nintendo Switch cartridges on a table.

    Nintendo's main Switch cartridge supplier is leaving the ROM business

    By Lawrence Bonk 3 days ago

    This is potentially terrible news for those who love physical media.

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  • A woman summons a magical power with her arm. A large gelatinous cube is imprisoned in the background.

    God of War Laufey is delayed until May 20

    By Kris Holt 3 days ago

    Santa Monica Studio will use the extra time to push the game "to its fullest potential."

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  • Screenshot of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, with various characters enjoying festivities and fireworks.

    Redditor uses AI to get Switch games running natively on Apple TV

    By Kris Holt 3 days ago

    The TVPort project is another example of people using Claude Code to bring software to other platforms

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  • The intro title to the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Switch 2.

    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: A masterpiece reborn

    By Sam Rutherford 4 days ago

    The magic of the original is fully intact while looking and playing better than ever.

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  • Screenshot from the trailer for the Marvel's Blade video game in development at Arkane Lyon.

    Arkane and its Blade game may end up at Ubisoft as Xbox considers offers

    By Anna Washenko 4 days ago

    “At least two” other companies have also pitched themselves as the studio’s possible new owners.

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  • Batman standing in the rain in Batman: Arkham Knight with DLSS 5 enabled

    NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 is coming to RTX Remix to 'enhance' older games

    By Dave Meikleham 4 days ago

    The NVIDIA modding platform lets you remaster classic games with modern graphics, and now DLSS 5 is included.

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  • Photo of a black Meta Quest Pro headset placed on a gray wooden table, with two black controllers out of focus behind it.

    Meta's Quest 2 and Quest Pro reach 'end of feature development'

    By Anna Washenko 4 days ago

    The app stores will stay open for both devices after support ends next year.

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  • Screenshot of the dimmed Itch.io search page with the

    Itch.io adds a filter for games with gen AI disclosures

    By Anna Washenko 4 days ago

    Your turn, Steam.

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  • A black video game controller.

    Razer unveils the Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition PS5 controller

    By Lawrence Bonk 4 days ago

    It sure is pretty and will likely be expensive.

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  • Person gaming on a PC.

    How to choose the right gaming monitor for you

    By Max Miller 4 days ago

    If you're looking for a gaming monitor upgrade (or even your first), here's what you should consider.

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  • A logo with the new name.

    The next Elder Scrolls game is officially called Sentinel

    By Lawrence Bonk 4 days ago

    There's still no word on when The Elder Scrolls VI will arrive.

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  • WoW Forever Horde key art showing a Tauren hunter, Orc rogue, troll mage and Undead paladin preparing to enter Dalaran.

    With World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard had to reconnect with what made WoW great in the first place

    By Igor Bonifacic 4 days ago

    Making World of Warcraft: Forever was a unique challenge for Blizzard's developers.

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  • The Arduview is billed as the world's first transparent game console.

    The Arduview might be the ultimate tribute to retro translucent gadgets

    By Sam Rutherford 5 days ago

    Almost every component of the tiny Arduview gaming handheld is see-through.

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  • A PS5 console jammed inside a tight cabinet.

    Think twice before putting your gaming console inside a cabinet

    By Roger Fingas 5 days ago

    A cabinet might seem like a convenient spot for your console, but it can't provide enough airflow for the system to run safely.

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  • Gameplay screenshot of Gang of Dragon with protagonist throwing an explosive.

    Nagoshi Studio, from the creator of the Yakuza series, officially shuts down

    By Jackson Chen 5 days ago

    It’s unclear what will happen to the studio’s work on Gang of Dragon.

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