Sony PSVR2 First Look: Details, Specs, Impressions
[ad_1] Sony introduced its first virtual reality PlayStation headset way back in 2016. It was the Before Times, a simpler, pandemic-less age of 1080p graphics and only a hint of…
A Steam Deck Helped Me Endure Artemis 1’s Failure to Launch
[ad_1] When I tell people part of my job is covering rocket launches, it makes my work seem glamorous. And sure, it’s amazing to see one in person—I can’t describe…
The Future of ‘Fortnite’ Is in the Hands of Its Players
[ad_1] “We ended up playing pretty much every night. Never had more than 4 versus 4 for the first month or so, and slowly the word kind of spread and…
A Bouncer’s Take on the Best Street Brawler Games
[ad_1] As a licensed bouncer and lifelong gamer, I can tell you that none of the fights you see onscreen in video games match the ones you may encounter in…
PlayStation Studios Is Getting Into Mobile Games
[ad_1] After nearly three decades of focusing on console gaming—both set-top and handheld—Sony PlayStation is taking aim at mobile phones. This week, PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst announced in a…
Anyone Can Be a VTuber. Here’s How to Get Started
[ad_1] Kizuna AI plays games, cooks, and even answers her viewers’ questions. She sings, too, moonlighting as a pop star with millions of views on her music video. Kizuna AI…
‘The Last of Us Part One’ Is a Good Time to Reconsider Remakes
[ad_1] I spent most of my summer staring at Joel Miller’s goatee. Naughty Dog, as it often does in the off years between major releases, unveiled its latest back-catalog remaster…
The Best Time to Upgrade Your Graphics Card Is Right Now
[ad_1] Gamers and other users of high-end PC graphics cards (crypto miners, video editors) are experiencing an unusual kind of sticker shock lately: Prices on the hardware have dropped so…
Playing Old Favorites on a Handheld Is an Entirely New Experience
[ad_1] If you’ve felt like there are just no new video games to play, you’re not alone. Covid-19 hit the video game industry hard, and the delays continue to mount.…
The Joy of Playing the Same ‘Sims’ Family for Years
[ad_1] One day in 2014, 32-year-old musician AJ Luca texted her friend with some sad and shocking news. “Gina Marie’s mom,” the message began, “just died on the kitchen floor.”…
The Fate of Video Game Preservation Is in Your Hands
[ad_1] Niklas Nylund tells me this could become the norm for many institutions as we consider the ecological implications of ad hoc, mass digital storage. “In a world where the…
Final Fantasy Is ‘Struggling.’ Where Does the Series Go From Here?
[ad_1] At the height of its popularity, Final Fantasy was the JRPG franchise, a must-have that sold PlayStation consoles through the ’90s and beyond. But the cornerstones that defined the…
The Freedom of Playing a Very Un-Catlike Cat in Stray
[ad_1] Set in a far future, robot-filled take on Kowloon Walled City, Stray presents a world that’s tried to move on without human rule—but one that can’t escape the long…
Gabrielle Zevin Believes Games Show People Who They Really Are
[ad_1] That was the thing I wanted to explore with Solution. Also just thinking: What could an enterprising undergraduate in 1995 make? What’s the other aspect of that game? The…
How to Play Netflix Games
[ad_1] Do you subscribe to Netflix and own a smartphone? The streaming company offers a small selection of mobile games to all subscribers at no additional cost, but you essentially…
Nobody Is Playing Netflix’s Games
[ad_1] It’s been nearly two years since Netflix began its big push into gaming, and the streaming giant’s presence as a household name isn’t quite translating. According to recent findings…
The ‘Thirsty Suitors’ Demo Actually Does Its Job
[ad_1] Earlier this year, PlayStation revamped its subscription service. One of the big benefits of shelling out to the max for that service is that it comes with access to…
What Is Apple Arcade (2022): Pricing, Features, and Best Games
[ad_1] If you have yet to set foot in the Apple Arcade, then perhaps it’s time you did. Apple Arcade is an easy and affordable way to play popular games…
Is Apple’s M2 MacBook Air Any Good for Games?
[ad_1] Given that it’s in early access, Baldur’s Gate 3’s performance impressed and could improve in subsequent releases. Much less impressive was a noticeable performance drop the longer the Mac…
10 Best Crossplay Games for Consoles and PC (2022): Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Mobile
[ad_1] However, as shooter veterans know, playing with a keyboard and mouse provides a considerable advantage in terms of aiming. So if you’re on a console, you can choose to…
How to Get the Best Battery Life Out of Your Steam Deck (2022)
[ad_1] For some games, you can search online to find other people or websites that have tested individual titles to see how much battery life they’ve gotten for specific games.…
3 Best VR Headsets (2022): Virtual Reality Accessories, Apps, and Games
[ad_1] Virtual reality was supposed to be the next big thing back in 2016 when the original Oculus Rift and HTC Vive launched. It was the tech whose time had…
What to Do With Your Old PlayStation 4
[ad_1] Over the past year, more next-gen consoles are in the hands of players who had struggled to get them. I was elated when I got my hands on a…
What is Google Play Pass? Pricing, Features, and Best Games and Apps
[ad_1] Mobile gaming fans might be interested in Google’s often overlooked Play Pass subscription service. Play Pass is an affordable way to get a mix of games and apps on…
It’s Not Just Loot Boxes: Predatory Monetization Is Everywhere
[ad_1] Whenever a term from the world of video games enters broader society, it’s a safe bet that it’s not for a good reason. Loot boxes—like Hot Coffee or Gamergate—don’t…