Discord is delaying its global age verification rollout
Discord is delaying its global age verification rollout Discord won’t roll out age verification globally on its platform next month as previously announced, and says in a blog post that it’s delaying the launch until the second half of 2026. “The way this landed, many of you walked away thinking we’re requiring face scans and […]
This limited edition Death Stranding-inspired tablet is the coolest computer I’ve ever touched
This limited edition Death Stranding-inspired tablet is the coolest computer I've ever touched The recent blizzard gave me a touch of Shadow Moses vibes. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The Asus ROG Flow Z13 was already a unique beast. It’s a chunky gaming tablet with impressive AMD Strix Halo integrated graphics. […]
Inside Microsoft’s big Xbox leadership shake-up
Inside Microsoft's big Xbox leadership shake-up Xbox fans had been anticipating the retirement of Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer for years, but what most hadn’t expected was the departure of Xbox president Sarah Bond too. For many outside the company, Bond seemed like Spencer’s natural successor, a deputy of sorts. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and […]
This magazine plays Tetris — here’s how
This magazine plays Tetris — here's how The world’s first playable gaming magazine? Tetris has been immortalized in a playable McDonald’s plastic chicken nugget, a playable fake 7-Eleven Slurpee cup, and a playable wristwatch. But the most intriguing way to play Tetris yet is encased in paper. Last year the Tetris Company partnered with Red […]
Xbox shakeup: Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are leaving Microsoft
Xbox shakeup: Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are leaving Microsoft Xbox ex boss and new Xbox boss | Image: Microsoft After nearly 40 years at Microsoft, Xbox chief and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is leaving the company, along with Xbox president Sarah Bond. Spencer’s retirement was announced in a memo from Microsoft CEO Satya […]
Microsoft says today’s Xbox shakeup doesn’t mean game studio layoffs
Microsoft says today's Xbox shakeup doesn't mean game studio layoffs Xbox has new leaders today, now that Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out – and you’d be forgiven for assuming that means yet another round of layoffs and shuttered studios, especially one day after Sony jettisoned a beloved developer. Not yet, it seems. “To […]
Read Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma’s first memo on the future of Xbox
Read Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma's first memo on the future of Xbox Microsoft gaming boss Phil Spencer has just announced he’s leaving the company after 12 years leading Xbox and nearly 40 at Microsoft in total. His replacement: Asha Sharma, formerly head of development for Microsoft’s AI enterprise teams. Before that, she was COO […]
Abxylute’s new Switch 2 controller prototype has one big problem
Abxylute's new Switch 2 controller prototype has one big problem Gaming accessory company Abxylute has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming N6 and GameCube-style N9C Switch 2 dock-style controllers. If the ergonomics of Nintendo’s Joy-Cons don’t jibe with you, these aim to be solid alternatives, particularly for people with medium-to-large-size hands. Both of Abxylute’s […]
Valve’s Steam Deck OLED will be ‘intermittently’ out of stock because of the RAM crisis
Valve's Steam Deck OLED will be 'intermittently' out of stock because of the RAM crisis Valve has updated the Steam Deck OLED website to say that the PC gaming handheld may be out of stock “intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages.” The Steam Deck OLED has been out of stock in […]
Switch 2 pricing and next PlayStation release could be impacted by memory shortage
Switch 2 pricing and next PlayStation release could be impacted by memory shortage It may take Sony another three years to give the PS5 (pictured) a successor. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Sony and Nintendo are reportedly feeling squeezed by RAM shortages as demand from AI data centers takes up an increasing […]