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  • 17 hours agoPlayStation VR2 will get hand-tracking support soon
  • 18 hours agoDragon Age: The Veilguard's excellent character creator is now a standalone freebie
  • 20 hours agoA physical deck of Balatro cards can soon be yours for $16
  • 20 hours agoThe free-to-play My First Gran Turismo comes to PS4 and PS5 on December 6
  • a day agoThree months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is on sale for $29 right now
  • a day agoFantasian, an Apple Arcade RPG, is now coming to consoles and PC
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CRKD's Nitro Deck+ keeps its best features and adds typical stick layout

Extra buttons and firmware tweaks add to the upgrade.

Mat Smith

11.28.2024

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HTC Vive Focus Vision review: A premium VR headset with average performance

I expect a lot more from a $999 headset today.

Devindra Hardawar

11.08.2024

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PlayStation 5 Pro review: A superpowered $700 console for gamers who won't buy a PC

It’s basically your only sub-$1,000 gateway to 4K/60 gaming with ray tracing.

D. Hardawar,J. Conditt

11.06.2024

  • The Latest News

  • 17 hours agoPlayStation VR2 will get hand-tracking support soon
  • 18 hours agoDragon Age: The Veilguard's excellent character creator is now a standalone freebie
  • 20 hours agoA physical deck of Balatro cards can soon be yours for $16
  • 20 hours agoThe free-to-play My First Gran Turismo comes to PS4 and PS5 on December 6
  • a day agoThree months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is on sale for $29 right now
  • a day agoFantasian, an Apple Arcade RPG, is now coming to consoles and PC

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Firing Pat Gelsinger doesn't solve Intel’s problems

You can’t pin 20 years of bad decisions on one scapegoat.

Daniel Cooper

12.03.2024

Avowed preview: Classic Obsidian fantasy on a AAA budget

Fungus? More like fun game.

Jessica Conditt

11.21.2024

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the coming release

It likely won't get announced until 2025.

Lawrence Bonk

11.11.2024

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.

Jessica Conditt

10.25.2024

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The best Nintendo Switch OLED accessories for 2024

Power up your system with some fancy peripherals.

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The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2024

These controllers, headsets, remotes and more can take your gaming experience up a notch.

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The best PS5 accessories for 2024

Plus some of our favorite games for the console, too.

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The best VR headsets for 2024

Virtual reality is here, and there's never been a better time to snag a VR headset.

Devindra Hardawar

The 13 best retro gaming gifts for the 2024 holidays

Because everything old can indeed be new again.

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All Gaming Stories

  • PlayStation VR2 will get hand-tracking support soon

    Sony is demoing hand-tracking support for the PlayStation VR2 at SIGGRAPH Asia 2024, an unannounced feature that would make the headset compatible with even more games.

    Ian Carlos Campbell

    17 hours ago

  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard's excellent character creator is now a standalone freebie

    Dragon Age: The Veilguard is known for its fantastic character creator. Now it’s free for everyone.

    Lawrence Bonk

    18 hours ago

  • A physical deck of Balatro cards can soon be yours for $16

    Balatro is one of the hottest games of the year and you'll soon be able to own a physical set of playing cards based on it.

    Kris Holt

    20 hours ago

  • The free-to-play My First Gran Turismo comes to PS4 and PS5 on December 6

    My First Gran Turismo is a streamlined game that’s intended for racers of all ages. It’s free and will be released on December 6.

    Lawrence Bonk

    20 hours ago

  • Three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is on sale for $29 right now

    Get it with the checkout code GAMEPASS.

    Sarah Fielding

    a day ago

  • Fantasian, an Apple Arcade RPG, is now coming to consoles and PC

    Former Apple Arcade exclusive RPG Fantasian is coming to consoles and PC as Fantasian Neo Dimension.

    Jeremy Gan

    a day ago

  • Ubisoft is giving up on XDefiant

    Ubisoft's first-person shooter XDefiant, which launched less than six months ago with some success, will shut down on June 3, 2025.

    Steve Dent

    12.04.2024

  • MSI’s new Claw gaming handhelds have Lunar Lake processors and nondescript ‘AI’ powers

    After the last model launched with a long list of shortcomings, MSI has two new models with 7-inch and 8-inch screens.

    Will Shanklin

    12.03.2024

  • NES Tetris is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online library this month

    This is not a drill, people: Tetris for the NES will join the Nintendo Switch Online library on December 12.

    Anna Washenko

    12.03.2024

  • Firing Pat Gelsinger doesn't solve Intel’s problems

    Intel has fired CEO Pat Gelsinger part-way through his turnaround plan. But changing the head probably won't fix a legacy of bad business decisions.

    Daniel Cooper

    12.03.2024

  • PlayStation Cyber Monday deals still available include $75 off PS5 Slim consoles

    The PlayStation 5 Slim is on sale for a record low: the prices range from $375 to $425, depending on which model you choose.

    Lawrence Bonk

    12.03.2024

  • Kai Cenat takes back his Twitch subscriber record during month-long livestream

    His stream stayed on at all hours throughout November.

    Sarah Fielding

    12.03.2024

  • Intel unveils its budget Battlemage Arc GPUs with XeSS2 AI features

    Intel's second-generation Xe2 Arc GPUs are real, and once again, they could be compelling options for gamers looking for capable video cards under $250.

    Devindra Hardawar

    12.03.2024

  • The best Nintendo Switch OLED accessories for 2024

    Here are the best accessories for the Nintendo Switch OLED edition, as chosen by Engadget editors.

    Kris Naudus

    12.03.2024

  • Cyber Monday gaming deals for 2024: The best sales for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PC

    Here are the best Cyber Monday gaming deals we can find, with deals for the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Meta Quest and PC.

    Jeff Dunn

    12.02.2024

  • Cyber Monday PlayStation deals discount the DualSense wireless controller to $54

    The iconic PS5 DualSense controller is on sale for just $55 as part of Sony Cyber Monday deals.

    Lawrence Bonk

    12.02.2024

  • PS5 anniversary update adds themes for each generation of the PlayStation

    To celebrate the brand’s 30th anniversary, Sony added themes for the PS1 through PS4.

    Will Shanklin

    12.02.2024

  • Amazon Prime members can play Death Stranding for free on Luna this month

    Amazon has revealed the list of games that Prime members can claim at no extra cost. There's also a fresh batch of titles for subscribers to check out on Luna, including Death Stranding: Director's Cut.

    Kris Holt

    12.02.2024

  • Call of Duty is getting some kind of game mode inspired by Squid Game

    Both Call of Duty 6 and Warzone are entering into collaboration with the hit Netflix show Squid Game. This is to commemorate the second season of the program.

    Lawrence Bonk

    12.02.2024

  • Warcraft and Warcraft II are leaving GOG on December 13

    GOG said it was removing the games at Blizzard's request.

    Igor Bonifacic

    12.02.2024

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