The video game actors’ strike may be over soon
The video game actors' strike may be over soon The video game actors’ strike may be over soon American Screen Actors Guild members have reached a “tentative” contract agreement with major gaming companies that could potentially end the 11-month-long video game actors’ strike. SAG-AFTRA announced the tentative contract on Monday without specifying terms or protections […]
Xbox’s new handheld is a surprisingly comfortable way to play Gears
Xbox's new handheld is a surprisingly comfortable way to play Gears Xbox’s new handheld is a surprisingly comfortable way to play Gears Xbox has revealed its new handheld line, the ROG Xbox Ally and the Ally X, made in partnership with Asus. And I got the chance to play it during Summer Game Fest. My […]
Apple’s new Games app lets you challenge your friends
Apple's new Games app lets you challenge your friends Apple’s new Games app lets you challenge your friends Apple is launching a new app that acts as a central hub for the games and gaming features across its platforms. The new Apple Games app combines Apple Arcade, App Store game recommendations, your App Store game […]
Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two companies
Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two companies Warner Bros. Discovery has announced plans to split itself into two companies, separating its streaming and studios divisions from its linear television businesses. The split is expected to be completed by mid-2026 and is supposed to help “maximize the potential” of its portfolio of brands, according to […]
Seagate’s new 4TB Xbox expansion card costs more than the Xbox Series S
Seagate's new 4TB Xbox expansion card costs more than the Xbox Series S Seagate’s new 4TB Xbox expansion card costs more than the Xbox Series S Seagate now offers a 4TB version of its Xbox storage expansion card. | Image: Seagate Seagate has announced a new 4TB version of its storage expansion card for the […]
Gears of War: E-Day is coming in 2026
Gears of War: E-Day is coming in 2026 Microsoft first revealed Gears of War: E-Day during its Xbox Games Showcase last year, and at today’s showcase it’s now putting a 2026 release window on the latest entry in the sci-fi shooter series. Developed by The Coalition, E-Day will release in a year that marks 20 […]
Microsoft and Asus announce two Xbox Ally handhelds with new Xbox full-screen experience
Microsoft and Asus announce two Xbox Ally handhelds with new Xbox full-screen experience Microsoft and Asus have been working together over the past year to create not one, but two new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. Both of these Xbox Ally devices, part of the Project Kennan effort I reported on earlier this year, include a […]
Xbox console games are suddenly showing up inside the Xbox PC app
Xbox console games are suddenly showing up inside the Xbox PC app Something strange is going on with Microsoft’s Xbox app on Windows. Over the past few days, the Xbox PC app has started showing Xbox console games inside the library. While you can’t install games like the original Alan Wake for Xbox 360, it […]
Nintendo Switch 2 webcam compatibility: it’s a wild west
Nintendo Switch 2 webcam compatibility: it's a wild west Nintendo Switch 2 webcam compatibility: it’s a wild west The Insta360 Link is among the USB-C webcams that don’t work with the new Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 is more expensive in practically every way: pricier console, pricier games, an entire Chat button you’ll eventually have […]
iFixit says the Switch 2 is even harder to repair than the original
iFixit says the Switch 2 is even harder to repair than the original iFixit has completed its teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2 and many repairs don’t look easy. | Image: iFixit After retroactively lowering the original Nintendo Switch’s repairability score from an 8 out of 10 to just 4 out of 10 to reflect […]