Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week
Microsoft planning 'major' Xbox layoffs next week Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week Microsoft is planning to cut jobs in the company’s Xbox gaming business, as early as next week. I first reported in Notepad earlier this month that Microsoft was planning Xbox layoffs “potentially by the end of the month,” and now Bloomberg […]
A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta’s new $399 headset
A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta's new $399 headset A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta’s new $399 headset Microsoft and Meta announced an Xbox-branded Quest VR headset last year, and it’s going on sale today for $399.99. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is a custom colorway VR headset that comes bundled with an Xbox wireless controller, […]
Nintendo’s GameCube controller for the Switch 2 is available once again
Nintendo's GameCube controller for the Switch 2 is available once again Nintendo’s GameCube controller for the Switch 2 is available once again Image: The Verge | Image: The Verge If you missed the chance to pick up Nintendo’s new GameCube Controller for the Switch 2, your time has come. It’s back in stock for $64.99 […]
Microsoft’s Xbox UI update lets you pin games and customize your homescreen
Microsoft's Xbox UI update lets you pin games and customize your homescreen Microsoft’s Xbox UI update lets you pin games and customize your homescreen Microsoft is rolling out a new update to its Xbox Home UI that allows Xbox owners to pin apps and games on the homescreen. It’s part of a number of customization […]
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is available online at Best Buy
Nintendo's Switch 2 is available online at Best Buy Nintendo’s Switch 2 is available online at Best Buy The Nintendo Switch 2 has been difficult to find in stock since its June 5th launch, though restocks are beginning to ramp up. If you’re looking for one, head over to Best Buy’s site or use the […]
$1,400 can get you a powerful (and huge) HP Omen laptop with an RTX 5070
$1,400 can get you a powerful (and huge) HP Omen laptop with an RTX 5070 Many people gravitate toward compact laptops for their convenience, but there’s a subset of gamers who want a big ass gaming laptop that offers desktop-class performance. If you fall into the latter bucket, you may appreciate knowing that HP is […]
Final Fantasy fans, now is the time to get into Magic: The Gathering
Final Fantasy fans, now is the time to get into Magic: The Gathering The Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering set is here, and there’s never been a more perfect assemblage of Magic cards. The set features cards taken from every mainline Final Fantasy title, including the two MMOs, so there’s something for every generation of […]
Nintendo Switch 2: Which webcams work?
Nintendo Switch 2: Which webcams work? 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 to pay to use. So it was nice when Nintendo revealed you […]
How The Roottrees are Dead ditched AI and became a hit
How The Roottrees are Dead ditched AI and became a hit The game’s updated artwork was made by illustrator Henning Ludvigsen. | Image: Evil Trout Inc. Robin Ward was recovering from a broken arm when he fell in love with The Roottrees are Dead, a free browser game hosted on itch.io, an indie games salesfront. […]
Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox has an AMD chip inside and is ‘not locked to a single store’
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox has an AMD chip inside and is 'not locked to a single store' Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox has an AMD chip inside and is ‘not locked to a single store’ Microsoft is confirming today that it’s working on a next-gen Xbox console in partnership with AMD. Xbox president Sarah Bond made the announcement in a minute-long video […]