Halo: Campaign Evolved is a gorgeous remake that debuts on PS5 and Xbox in 2026
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a gorgeous remake that debuts on PS5 and Xbox in 2026 Halo Studios has created something special for the 25th anniversary of Halo next year. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full remake of the original Combat Evolved that launched alongside Microsoft’s first Xbox console in 2001. It has a fully rebuilt […]
Microsoft’s lofty goals for Xbox profit are behind the price hikes and studio shutdowns
Microsoft's lofty goals for Xbox profit are behind the price hikes and studio shutdowns And those cost-cutting measures are seemingly working. Pressure from Microsoft to achieve industry-topping profit margins has led to Xbox being butchered over the last two years, after not imposing specific targets on the gaming unit in the past. Citing sources with […]
The PlayStation 5 is $125 off straight from Sony
The PlayStation 5 is $125 off straight from Sony If you’re looking to play games like Ghost of Yōtei or Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, you’re going to need a PlayStation 5. Luckily, right now, you can grab the console for as low as $374 directly through the PlayStation storefront with the code PS5KLARNA […]
Even Xbox developer kits are getting a big price hike
Even Xbox developer kits are getting a big price hike After raising prices on Xbox consoles and subscriptions, Microsoft is now turning its attention to Xbox developers. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is significantly increasing the price of its Xbox Development Kit (XDK) – the custom hardware used by developers to […]
Google’s new deadline for Epic consequences is October 29th
Google's new deadline for Epic consequences is October 29th Two days from today, October 22nd, was Google’s deadline to begin opening up its app store, stop forcing developers to use Google Play Billing, let them set their own prices, and more, following Epic’s repeated wins in Epic v. Google. But both Epic and Google have […]
Lenovo’s Legion 5 is a fast, OLED-equipped gaming laptop for $1,050
Lenovo's Legion 5 is a fast, OLED-equipped gaming laptop for $1,050 You can grab the AMD-based model, or spend an extra $150 on the slightly faster Intel version that also has double the internal storage. | Image: The Verge As part of our Amazon Prime Big Deal Days coverage earlier this month, I was tasked […]
Time to catch ‘em all again
Time to catch 'em all again Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 102, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy spooky season, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about personal chefs and TikTok’s […]
8BitDo’s new collection celebrates the NES’s 40th anniversary
8BitDo's new collection celebrates the NES's 40th anniversary As part of its NES40 collection, 8BitDo’s Ultimate 2 controller is getting its most dramatic makeover yet. | Image: 8BitDo Forty years ago today, the Nintendo Entertainment System launched in North America, and to help celebrate the anniversary, 8BitDo has announced a new NES40 collection. It features […]
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Rotom Phone review: better camera, higher jumps
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Rotom Phone review: better camera, higher jumps Image: Nintendo | Image: Nintendo Though the Pokémon games’ Rotom Phones haven’t really changed all that much design-wise over the past few years, each generation has introduced new functionalities that made upgrading a no-brainer. Sword / Shield‘s Rotom Phone – the very first one – […]
SteelSeries makes some of the best wireless gaming earbuds, and they’re 36 percent off
SteelSeries makes some of the best wireless gaming earbuds, and they're 36 percent off The Arctis Buds are great for gaming, whether you use a Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, or Steam Deck. | Image: The Verge When I have to decide which wireless gaming earbuds that I want to use, it’s a tough […]