It’s been over a month since the Switch 2’s record-breaking launch, and the console is becoming easier to get with each restock. However, if you’ve been waiting for the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza to buy one, Best Buy sneakily announced that its next in-store restock will happen Thursday, July 17th, the game’s launch day. Every Best Buy location will …
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‘People always say, “I love you, Gramps”’: why these seniors love video games | Well actually
Some research suggests older adults may experience benefits from gaming, though effects depend on the type of game. Composite: Guardian/Getty Images Michelle Statham’s preferred game is Call of Duty. It’s fast and frenetic, involving military and espionage campaigns inspired by real history. She typically spends six hours a day livestreaming to Twitch, chatting to her more than 110,000 followers from …
Read More »Nintendo Rolls Out New eShop Publishing Guidelines for Switch 2 in Asia, Seemingly to Curb Spam Games
Nintendo has quietly made some subtle changes to its guidelines for developers publishing games on its Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, seemingly in an effort to slow an oft-criticized flood of low-effort “slop” content that’s been crowding out other games and frustrating users. Earlier this year, we reported on a growing epidemic of “slop” games flooding the recommendation pages of multiple …
Read More »‘I want to report a crime’: BBC mocked for its wonky Nintendo setup
The UK games trade body has moved to explain a BBC Breakfast segment, in which its CEO appeared alongside an erroneous retro games setup. UKIE CEO Prof. Nick Poole OBE appeared on the British morning show, which has an average viewership of 6.5 million, to discuss the rising popularity of retro gaming in the UK. However, what attracted the most …
Read More »Pixel 10 Pro Fold leak details battery, charging, & display upgrades
According to a new report, Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold will pack a handful of key spec changes, including a bigger battery. On the surface level, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold sounds as though it’s going to be very similar to the existing Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The same general size, the same thickness, with the main potential upgrade being …
Read More »Sony is giving NFL’s coaches headsets a major makeover
New York CNN — Between extreme weather and noisy stadiums, coaching a football game can be difficult. So, the NFL and Sony are listening to coaches to design new, custom-built headsets that can function best under tough conditions. The league announced Monday it was furthering its technology partnership with Sony, creating new headsets for coaches rolling out this season. That …
Read More »Microsoft has a new trick to improve laptop battery life on Windows
Microsoft has started testing a new feature in Windows 11 that will improve laptop battery life. A new adaptive energy saver mode will soon automatically enable or disable the main energy saver mode, based on your laptop’s workload rather than just its amount of battery life left. The energy saver mode in Windows 11 typically dims a display brightness by …
Read More »Google’s Pixel 8 Pro is $599, and includes a free Pixel Watch 2
The Pixel 9A is a tempting phone for $499, but even more tempting is the 128GB Pixel 8 Pro, which is selling for $599 unlocked right now at the Google Store. Its perks are well worth the extra $100. You’re getting a more robust camera system (the 5x telephoto lens is very good) and better build quality. Not only that, …
Read More »Pokémon TCG’s Black Bolt And White Flare Feature Incredible Art
The era of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is about to draw to a close. While the mainline video game series may have broken from its traditional three-year cycle, the trading card game has not, and the run of Gen-IX-led packs comes to an end with this month’s release of Black Bolt and White Flare. Oddly, it’s a celebration of the …
Read More »BioShock Creator Says New Game Judas Bucks All These Major Gaming Trends
BioShock creator Ken Levine has shed new light on his upcoming next game, Judas. Speaking to Nightdive’s Lawrence Sonntag in a wide-ranging interview, Levine described Judas as being an “old-school” kind of game, adding that it eschews modern trends like online and live service. “You buy the game and you get the whole thing. There’s no online component, there’s no …
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