New Technology

I’ve been playing PC games since I was a kid—I remember trying SkiFree on my mom’s desktop when I was too sick to go to school.Since then, I’ve amassed a vast library of games on Steam, the platform created by Valve; it’s how most people play games on their computers.(Valve […]

It’s not every day that I get to review a device so unique that it could revolutionize mobile gaming.But here it is, straight from the dreams of dedicated PC gamers who have long yearned for a handheld console.Valve’s Steam Deck is exactly that—a portable device ergonomically similar to the Nintendo […]

A Ukrainian man with a passion for a Derbyshire football team says he is scared he and his father may have to go to war. Russian tanks entered the capital Kyiv on Friday as the invasion entered its second day. Chesterfield FC supporter Volodymyr Holod, who lives near Lviv, says […]

Today, Nintendo announced it’s acquiring longtime partner SRD (Systems Research and Development), a company that has helped in programming some of the company’s most iconic games, including Super Mario Bros. Nintendo acquired 100 percent of SRD’s outstanding shares for an undisclosed sum, making the studio a wholly owned subsidiary. “SRD […]

Update, 9:42 a.m.ET 2/25/2022: Publisher Bandai Namco addressed Elden Ring ’s PC issues in a blog post this morning, saying a patch will address everything from framerate issues to mouse sensitivity, plus a rare problem wherein “easy anti-cheat” fails to launch.Bandai Namco did not specify a date or timeline for […]

The Pokémon Company is hosting a showcase on its YouTube channel this Sunday, February 27—the holy occasion known ‘round the world as Pokémon Day.Though the company has yet to detail the specific games the 14 minute pre-recorded video will cover, it’s a safe bet we’ll get some new info about […]

Using a keyboard and mouse on your Xbox One can offer greater precision and control in some games.You can connect a keyboard and mouse directly to the Xbox One, and the console will recognize them.However, some Xbox One games don’t support mouse and keyboard, so make sure your game is […]

Update 2:32PM ET, February 24th: Walmart has sold out of its PS5 and Xbox consoles for now. It’s time for another round of console restocks, and once again it’s limited to paid subscribers only.This time, Walmart is the retailer that’s scheduled to have consoles available to order, beginning at 12PM […]

While many of you are no doubt champing at the bit for the release of this totally unknown game called Elden Ring that’s coming out this week, PlayStation Plus members who don’t feel the irresistible urge to hurl themselves into the unforgiving gauntlet of a new Soulsborne game have some […]