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  • 2 hours agoApple is reportedly developing a comedy film based on The Oregon Trail
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  • 19 hours agoThe paid version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp arrives on December 3
  • a day agoThe Video Game History Foundation’s fight for game preservation isn’t over
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Nintendo Alarmo review: Charming, yet frustrating

It delivers solid Nintendo vibes, but I wish it were cheaper and easier to use.

Devindra Hardawar

10.21.2024

Neva review: A platformer that's so perfect, it made me cry

I dare you not to.

Jessica Conditt

10.14.2024

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Meta Quest 3S review: Impressive VR for $300

It’s not Meta’s first $300 VR headset, but it’s still a tremendous accomplishment.

Devindra Hardawar

10.14.2024

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  • 17 hours agoYou’ll get another chance to pre-order the retro-themed PS5 today
  • 19 hours agoThe paid version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp arrives on December 3
  • a day agoThe Video Game History Foundation’s fight for game preservation isn’t over
  • 10.27.2024Panic hits pause on the Playdate Stereo Dock, says it’s unlikely we’ll see it anytime soon
  • 10.25.20248Bitdo has a new $50 Android gaming controller with Hall effect sticks and triggers

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  • Apple is reportedly developing a comedy film based on The Oregon Trail

    The Hollywood Reporter said Apple is turning The Oregon Trail into a comedy film with musical numbers.

    Mariella Moon

    2 hours ago

  • You’ll get another chance to pre-order the retro-themed PS5 today

    Sony’s 30th anniversary PS5 consoles and accessories are available for pre-order again. The retro-themed hardware sold out quickly during the initial September 26 pre-order period, frustrating fans. The second window opens on Tuesday.

    Will Shanklin

    17 hours ago

  • The paid version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp arrives on December 3

    The paid version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp arrives on December 3rd. It costs $10 for early adopters, but will eventually rise to $20.

    Lawrence Bonk

    19 hours ago

  • The Video Game History Foundation’s fight for game preservation isn’t over

    The Video Game History Foundation plans to keep fighting for video game preservation and accessibility for researchers, especially rare games.

    Jeremy Gan

    a day ago

  • The best game streaming gear in 2024

    Find the latest and best list of game streaming equipment, from webcams, microphone, capture cards, and more from experts at Engadget.

    Jessica Conditt

    10.28.2024

  • Panic hits pause on the Playdate Stereo Dock, says it’s unlikely we’ll see it anytime soon

    The Playdate team updated the Stereo Dock's web page to say it has been put on pause, and went into depth explaining the many issues it faced in development.

    Cheyenne MacDonald

    10.27.2024

  • 8Bitdo has a new $50 Android gaming controller with Hall effect sticks and triggers

    The 8Bitdo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller takes features from its Ultimate series (including Hall effect!) for an extendable accessory that attaches to your smartphone, similar to Backbone and Razer Kishi.

    Will Shanklin

    10.25.2024

  • How Fear the Spotlight became Blumhouse's first video game

    "What would you do if you had an extra year to work on it?” Blumhouse asked Cozy Game Pals in October 2023.

    Jessica Conditt

    10.25.2024

  • Yooka-Laylee remaster rolling to all consoles, including Nintendo’s next system

    Playtonic Games' Yooka-Re-playlee could be headed to Nintendo's next Switch console.

    Danny Gallagher

    10.24.2024

  • Your Balatro deck can now feature Binding of Isaac characters

    Balatro is back with another update, bringing four new crossover decks to the poker-inspired roguelike.

    Anna Washenko

    10.24.2024

  • Overwatch 2's long-awaited 6v6 tests start in December

    Blizzard has revealed some details for its tests of six-player teams in Overwatch 2. When the transition from the original game took place just over two years ago, Blizzard switched to a 5v5 format.

    Kris Holt

    10.24.2024

  • Roblox to launch new child safety protocols next month

    Roblox has adopted several new policies designed to give parents control over how their children use the online game platform.

    Anna Washenko

    10.23.2024

  • Minecraft is ending all virtual reality support next spring

    For Minecraft players, virtual reality will soon go the way of a hissing creeper. Mojang is ending support for all VR and MR platforms after March 2025.

    Anna Washenko

    10.23.2024

  • Blizzard announces Warcraft 30th anniversary stream next month

    Blizzard will celebrate Warcraft's 30th anniversary with a live streaming event.

    Danny Gallagher

    10.23.2024

  • Ubisoft has disbanded the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

    Ubisoft disbands the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This means there will be no sequel or any real DLC.

    Lawrence Bonk

    10.23.2024

  • A Scottish children's hospital now has a gamer-in-residence to play games with kids

    A Scottish children's hospital now has a gamer-in-residence to play games with kids. The aim is to help patients relax and minimize feelings of boredom and isolation, while offering them a sense of escapism.

    Kris Holt

    10.23.2024

  • You can try Monster Hunter Wilds next week, months before its February 28 release date

    Capcom is giving fans a chance to hop into Monster Hunter Wilds early as part of an open beta test.

    Kris Holt

    10.23.2024

  • No Man’s Sky just got a creepy Lovecraftian update in time for Halloween

    No Man’s Sky just got a spooky Halloween-themed update. There’s a new ‘twilight universe’, bioluminescent pets and an actual flying saucer. The update is called The Cursed.

    Lawrence Bonk

    10.23.2024

  • Netflix and TED are hopping on the daily word game bandwagon

    Netflix announced the next addition to its gaming roster, and it's a collaboration with the TED nonprofit.

    Anna Washenko

    10.22.2024

  • Redact-A-Chat is an old-style chatroom that censors words after one use

    Already used words will appear as a blur in your sentences.

    Sarah Fielding

    10.22.2024

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