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As the onslaught of Switch 2 leaks continues, and most especially the very convincing appearance of what are likely to be the new console’s Joy-Cons, a weird sense hit me: I’m a bit disappointed. I love the Switch, I think it’s a wonderful piece of tech, and I would really love to have an upgraded version of it that’s…
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When I walked into a Build-a-Bear Workshop last month and they were completely sold out of their Shadow the Hedgehog bears to stuff and dress to your liking, I don’t think I expected it to be a harbinger for a plague of scalpers taking advantage of the Sonic the Hedgehog community. But it turns out that is exactly…
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Astro Bot is a charming and lighthearted platforming romp that is all but certain to keep a smile on your face from beginning to end. And if you love the game as much as many folks do (it did win Game of the Year at the Game Awards last year, after all), you’ll likely have your eye on its platinum trophy, meaning…
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Capcom just announced another Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test next month, giving players a few more chances to checkout the multiplayer action-RPG for free ahead of its February 28 release date.
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Microsoft has once more made some loud noises about a possible handheld gaming device. Back in November of 2024, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the company is “working on” a handheld gaming device, but said that it was “years out.” Now, speaking to The Verge at tech show CES, another senior Microsoft employee has…
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Sony’s PlayStation VR2 is an impressive piece of tech, but all signs indicate it hasn’t had a particularly successful launch. Fortunately, thanks to some steep Black Friday sales last year, the VR Headset is enjoying a small second wind of attention. If you’re among the new PlayStation VR2 owners, you might feel…
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If you have been wanting to build your physical movie collection or just want to watch some new movies for cheap, you should stop what you’re doing and check out Amazon’s fantastic 4K UHD Blu-ray sale featuring old and new movies.
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Sony has debuted some wild-looking, Star-Trek-holodeck-like technology that, if it works as advertised, will let people step into the world of The Last of Us and get up close and personal with the franchise’s grotesque spore zombies. This new tech will even let you uh...smell them.
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If Severance hasn’t already twisted your mind into a mangled maze of confusion and Lumon propaganda, then the recent revelations about its original script will. On the debut episode of The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott, the hosts reveal that our introduction to the Severance world was once much…
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If you’re working on clearing the entirety of Astro Bot, you’re in for quite a challenge. While most of the game’s levels are fairly breezy, there are no doubt plenty of difficult moments to overcome as you work your way through the charming platformer. There’s also a ton of bots to find and collect. And as you begin…
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Welcome to the Netflix era of WWE Monday Night Raw, where you’ll see Travis Scott smoking weed, Hulk Hogan (rightfully) getting booed, and sandwich commercials in between scenes of women beating each other up. Last night was the inaugural Netflix episode of Monday Night Raw, held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood,…
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As someone who used to play a lot, and i mean A LOT of Overwatch before Blizzard nuked it and turned it into the shambolic mess that is Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals has been a very welcoming experience so far, the perfect rebound relationship for someone who’s been hurt before, a loving embrace that whispers seductively…
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Computer maker Acer is one of the few PC tech companies that hasn’t released a Steam Deck-like handheld gaming device. That changes later this year when it releases not one but three different portable PC devices, one of which is so big that it almost looks like a joke and really begs the question if it’s even a…
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After a quieter year for bigger releases in 2024 (though there was still plenty of great stuff overall), 2025 has the potential to blow the lid off things with a ton of blockbusters ranging from the unexpectedly delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows to the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI (which could also still get…
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Another Activision-owned title arrives on Game Pass soon. This time it’s Blizzard’s classic and iconic Diablo. The action RPG iscoming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC next week alongside a few other games making the leap to the standard tier.
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If you missed it last night, Sony and HBO announced that The Last of Us’ second season will premiere on Max in April at CES 2025. The seven-episode season will cover only part of The Last of Us Part II’s story, as HBO plans to split the events of the 2020 sequel across multiple seasons. Based on this trailer, it seems…
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Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards have been officially revealed and they are beastly. The RTX 5090 will cost $2,000 and require a recommended power supply of 1kW, or roughly the equivalent of running a belt sander non-stop. The latest line of GPUs comes as Nvidia rushes to fill demand in the current…
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The PlayStation 5 lineup of consoles and accessories continues to expand. Just a couple of months after the 30th Anniversary set was released, Sony has revealed another lineup of color variants, this time in all-black. The new PlayStation Portal looks especially slick.
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Call of Duty is the best-selling game almost every year, but even that might not be enough to keep up with its ever-ballooning blockbuster budgets. New court filings reveal that 2020's Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War cost $700 million to make over the life of the game, despite selling 10 million fewer copies than the…
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Sony has big Hollywood plans for its hit gaming franchises. The PlayStation 5 maker announced a series of new movie spin-offs at CES 2025 this week, including movie versions of Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn, as well as an anime spin-off of Ghost of Tsushima.
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HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us returns for season 2 in just a few months. Sony revealed the hit horror game will be back on TV with fresh episodes beginning in April and dropped a new trailer for fans to pore over in the meantime.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hit theaters late last month and has already grossed more than $300 million worldwide, pushing the film series based on Sega’s popular video games past the one-billion mark and making it one of Paramount’s biggest ongoing franchises.
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Marvel Rivals is entering its second season, confusingly named Season 1 because the first one was Season 0, and it’s bringing four new heroes to the game all at once. The Fantastic Four are joining the roster on January 10, seemingly alongside a new map, a balance patch, and a battle pass. Developer NetEase is rolling…
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Marvel Rivals features three types of heroes: Vanguards, Duelists, and Strategists. Arguably, the Vanguard can change the tide of battle the most. Traditionally known as tanks, the role of these heroes is to soak up damage to let the rest of their team invade the objective and make their way in.
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At CES 2025, accessory and controller maker Hyperkin revealed its upcoming Xbox gamepad that is inspired by Sony’s PS5 DualSense controller. However, this new wired controller is much more than just an Xbox pad designed for folks who prefer the layout and shape of a PlayStation controller.
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It’s January 2025 and we’re still thinking about all the best games and moments of 2024. We’ve looked back on our favorite games of last year, the characters who stuck with us throughout the last 12 months, and the various highs and lows of the industry. While we’ve celebrated the best games at large and the moments…
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We all saw it coming. Still, the best show of 2024 gave us a welcome surprise. At last night’s Golden Globe Awards, the FX series Shōgun not only cemented its remarkable year in gold, but also gave all of its fans an update on its upcoming second season to tide us over as we wait to return to feudal Japan.
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The one Call of Duty game released on the PlayStation Vita in 2012 apparently still has an active player base in 2025. So if you’ve been desperately wanting to play Nukehouse again, go find your Vita and Black Ops Declassified and hop online.
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Alleged leaks of the Switch 2 are continuing to ramp up at an ever increasing clip. The latest potential reveal shows a clear comparison between the upcoming console’s upgraded Joy-Con controllers and the existing ones. While none of the information is official, it lines up with other leaks and reports as fans eagerly…
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Team-Up Abilities are one of Marvel Rival’s most interesting mechanics is its Team-Up Abilities. Superheroes and villains working together to bring out unique buffs or exclusive moves is a fantastic idea that’s a lot of fun to play with. Although they’re not needed to win matches, each ability adds exciting gameplay…