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No more Linux games - developers switching to Valve's Proton
No more Linux games - developers switching to Valve's Proton
Native Linux games are getting rarer, as Valve's Proton platform is getting better and better. And for Linux gamers, that is a good thing. 30 Jul 2021 - 1 comment
Steam releases 2020 Year in Review, reveals player numbers
Steam releases "2020 Year in Review," reveals player numbers
Steam has revealed their 2020 figures in a post they call "2020 Year in Review." The company's fifth annual review includes some stats, including ...... 18 Jan 2021 - 1 comment
New Galaxy Note10 can play PC games over WiFi
New Galaxy Note10 can play PC games over WiFi
The new Galaxy Note10 was just announced alongside its bigger sibling Galaxy Note10+ by Samsung. While they are definitely full-blown flagship ...... 09 Aug 2019
Sony introduces three new 1TB PS4 bundles for the EU market
Sony introduces three new 1TB PS4 bundles for the EU market
Sony has announced three new PS4 bundles for the EU market, each including Uncharted 4. 30 Oct 2016
The Nintendo Switch is a console, tablet hybrid with AAA publisher support
The Nintendo Switch is a console, tablet hybrid with AAA publisher support
Nintendo has finally pulled back the curtain on the mysterious NX console, known officially as the Nintendo Switch. 21 Oct 2016 - 3 comments
Nintendo stock doubles since launch of Pokemon GO
Nintendo stock doubles since launch of Pokemon GO
Despite the fact that Nintendo is only a partner in the game, shares of the gaming giant have doubled since the July 6 launch of Pokemon GO. 20 Jul 2016
Xbox One S to officially launch on August 2nd
Xbox One S to officially launch on August 2nd
Microsoft has confirmed that its upcoming slimmed-down console, the Xbox One S, will officially launch on August 2nd alongside the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition. 20 Jul 2016
Nintendo announces mini NES Classic Edition with 30 games built-in
Nintendo announces "mini" NES Classic Edition with 30 games built-in
Nintendo has delighted fans by announcing a mini replica of their original NES console, a new version of the classic console that will come with 30 games built-in. 15 Jul 2016 - 6 comments
Nintendo looking into smartphone peripheral
Nintendo looking into smartphone peripheral
Nintendo executive Shinya Takahashi has suggested that the company is looking into creating a peripheral for smartphones that will make it easier for mobile gamers to play Nintendo action games. 08 Jul 2016
E3: Watch Dogs 2: Hack Everything
E3: Watch Dogs 2: Hack Everything
At E3, Ubisoft showed off new gameplay footage for Watch Dogs 2, telling gamers that they will be able to hack everything. 15 Jun 2016
E3: Sony reveals new God of War
E3: Sony reveals new God of War
Sony started their E3 keynote yesterday giving the fans exactly what they wanted: a new God of War game. 15 Jun 2016
Microsoft officially unveils the slimmed down Xbox One S
Microsoft officially unveils the slimmed down Xbox One S
As leaked yesterday, Microsoft has confirmed and launched the new slimmed down Xbox One S console, available for pre-order now. 14 Jun 2016 - 1 comment
China's Tencent wants to buy majority share in gaming giant Supercell
China's Tencent wants to buy majority share in gaming giant Supercell
Last week we reported that an unknown Chinese company was looking to buy SoftBank's majority share in Finnish gaming giant Supercell, and it appears that that unknown company was actually Tencent. 24 May 2016
Nintendo confirms it's looking to expand video content business, including making movies
Nintendo confirms it's looking to expand video content business, including making movies
If we are lucky, there could be movies coming soon featuring Nintendo's legendary characters. 18 May 2016 - 1 comment
SoftBank considering selling their stake in gaming giant Supercell
SoftBank considering selling their stake in gaming giant Supercell
According to sources, Japanese carrier SoftBank is looking to sell their stake in Finnish gaming giant Supercell after seeing significant interest. 15 May 2016 - 1 comment
Doom's multiplayer open beta is here
Doom's multiplayer open beta is here
Doom's multiplayer open beta is ready for the weekend. 15 Apr 2016 - 5 comments
Check it out: New Final Fantasy XV trailer is here, game to launch in September
Check it out: New Final Fantasy XV trailer is here, game to launch in September
Square Enix has released a new trailer for their upcoming Final Fantasy XV, one of the biggest released in years. 31 Mar 2016
Microsoft again drops the  price of the Xbox One to $299
Microsoft again drops the price of the Xbox One to $299
Microsoft has dropped the price of the Xbox One again, to $299, $50 off the regular price. 22 Mar 2016
The Oculus Rift will launch with these 30 games
The Oculus Rift will launch with these 30 games
Virtual reality darling Oculus is preparing to start shipping the first consumer Oculus Rift headsets this month, and gamers will have a full portfolio of games to play when they receive it. 16 Mar 2016 - 4 comments
Sony PlayStation VR to launch in October for $399
Sony PlayStation VR to launch in October for $399
Yesterday, Sony took that stage at GDC to announce the consumer version of their highly-anticipated PlayStation VR headset. 16 Mar 2016 - 1 comment
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