Blizzard’s Diablo team has unionized
Blizzard's Diablo team has unionized Blizzard’s Diablo team has unionized More than 450 game developers on Blizzard’s Diablo team have formed a union, making them one of the largest and latest groups of Microsoft workers to do so. The new union includes game developers, artists, designers, engineers, and support staff across the Diablo franchise, according […]
MSI’s Katana gaming laptop is $400 off and includes Battlefield 6
MSI's Katana gaming laptop is $400 off and includes Battlefield 6 MSI’s Katana gaming laptop is $400 off and includes Battlefield 6 If you’re considering a gaming laptop, but you understandably don’t want to spend anywhere near $2,000, MSI’s Katana gaming laptop with the midrange RTX 5070 GPU is $1,099 (was $1,499.99) at Walmart. This […]
Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers
Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming technology to Xbox Game Pass Core or Standard subscribers, dropping the requirement for the highest tier Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for access to cloud games. As part of an Xbox Insider test, Microsoft is also providing […]
CRKD’s $99 Peak Design clone is great for handhelds
CRKD's $99 Peak Design clone is great for handhelds CRKD’s $99 Peak Design clone is great for handhelds Each handheld pocket features adequate room on the sides, and a layer of padding covering the screen area. Embracer Group-owned CRKD recently launched a backpack, the $99.99 Vortex 1.0. During a recent vacation, I swapped it in […]
The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room
The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room It’s small, it’s relatively quiet, it has a handy sleep mode with remote wake-up, and the front tiles are even rotatable. The Framework Desktop is a great fit for a living room. I’ve long dreamed of doing all […]
Axbylute will actually sell Intel and Tencent’s gigantic glasses-free 3D handheld
Axbylute will actually sell Intel and Tencent's gigantic glasses-free 3D handheld Axbylute will actually sell Intel and Tencent’s gigantic glasses-free 3D handheld The Abxylute 3D One. In January, one of the wildest Intel prototypes I witnessed at CES was a giant handheld gaming PC with an 11-inch autostereoscopic (read: glasses-free) 3D screen, detachable controllers, an […]
Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows
Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows Microsoft has started testing another handheld-friendly addition to its Xbox app, allowing PC gamers to quickly install and launch third-party apps like browsers, gaming utilities, and even rival storefronts. A new “My apps” feature is being tested in the Xbox app for Windows 11, […]
Longtime Bungie head Pete Parsons steps down
Longtime Bungie head Pete Parsons steps down Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has announced that he’s leaving the company one decade after taking on the role. In an update on Thursday, Parsons wrote that he has “decided to pass the torch” to longtime Bungie developer Justin Truman. Parsons has worked at Bungie for over 20 years […]
Microsoft’s Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS
Microsoft's Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS Microsoft’s Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS The first thing I did when I got my hands on the Xbox Ally was reboot it. I wanted to see exactly how Microsoft manages to hide Windows beneath […]
Today is your last chance to grab a PS5 before Sony’s price hikes go into effect
Today is your last chance to grab a PS5 before Sony's price hikes go into effect Today is your last chance to grab a PS5 before Sony’s price hikes go into effect Sony announced a $50 price increase on all PlayStation 5 “slim” models in the US starting tomorrow, August 21st. The upcoming prices for […]