The Xbox Series X will launch in just under two weeks, and Microsoft’s latest console is getting great reviews from critics. Unfortunately, Xbox boss Phil Spencer’s recent appearance on the Dropped Frames podcast may have delivered some bad news for folks who were still hoping to snag a Series X.
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The release of the PlayStation 5 is mere weeks away, and gamers are still learning exciting new things about it. Reviewers who have gone hands-on with the new consoles have recently discovered the cool new way that the PS5 records Trophies. The Trophy system was featured in a video by Kinda Funny.
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Spider-Man: Miles Morales is just a few short weeks away, and fans are ready to discover all of the action-packed surprises it has in store. Unfortunately, Marvel and Insomniac Games seem to have just dropped a huge spoiler. Marvel debuted a series of variant covers for upcoming Spider-Man comics.
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Earlier this year, following the constant urging of his fans, PewDiePie watched the first episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Sadly, the YouTuber wasn't exactly blown away by the opening of the beloved animated series. However, PewDiePie has admitted in a recent video that he was actually wrong.
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Video games are full of interesting Easter eggs. Sometimes the developers like to poke fun at themselves or throw out a fun callback to other games. That excitement may be why so many people are very excited about an Easter egg that is an actual physical part of the PS5's new DualSense controller.
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Fans of Destiny 2 can rejoice. There's new story trailer for the expansion to get fans even more hyped than before. Beyond Light is set to be the game's largest and most exciting update in quite a while. In the meantime, there's plenty of small details to absorb in the latest Beyond Light trailer.
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Destiny 2's latest expansion, Beyond Light, launches on Nov. 10, and fans are already feeling the hype. A recent video posted by Bungie went behind the scenes of the next season of Destiny 2, Season of the Hunt. Season of the Hunt will feature the return of a fan favorite villain: Prince Uldren.
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Ghost of Tsushima was released back in July and blew away critics and gamers alike. It shattered Sony sales records and has already received a brand new co-op mode. What fans may not realize about this game is that the story and characters are deeply rooted in a very real time in Japanese history.
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Sadly, we lost some bright stars in the world of gaming in 2019. Let us pay our respects to some of those entertainers and creators.
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MiHoYo's Genshin Impact has caused a great deal of controversy since it was first announced. At first, the game was mostly written off. Some gamers have had problems with Genshin Impact's fast-travel system, but a new item is being added to the game that may make fast-travel easier than ever before.
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Last week, fans of PewDiePIe were deeply concerned for his future own YouTube. It seemed as though PewDiePie had been "shadowbanned" by YouTube, which would have meant that YouTube would have severely restricted access to Pewds' content. Luckily, PewDiePie has been able to clear the air since then.
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Facebook Gaming has recently taken the next step, launching free-to-play cloud gaming. Now Facebook users can stream games straight from the social media site's servers. Sadly, cloud gaming will not be available on iOS — and Facebook has been more than willing to call Apple out on the reasons why.
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the Oculus Quest 2 has been receiving rave reviews from critics. The Verge has praised the crisp display and fantastic price point, while PCMag was particularly impressed by the headset's excellent motion-tracking. However, there are quite a few issues with the Quest that have caused fans to pause.
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Valve is infamous for never releasing games. This time, it's not a fabled Half-Life title. Instead, news has surfaced about why Valve never released project F-Stop, a Portal prequel previously only whispered about.
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Genshin Impact has been a controversial game ever since it was first announced. However, since its release, there's been one piece of its gameplay that has truly frustrated even the most forgiving of gamers: Original Resin. Original Resin is one of the basic components of gameplay in Genshin Impact.
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Immortals: Fenyx Rising has proven to be a surprisingly controversial game within the last couple of months. With the recent release of the demo for Immortals: Fenyx Rising, reviews began rolling in that seem to indicate that gamers will be pleasantly surprised by Ubisoft's mythological action RPG.
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Twitch has recently received a significant amount of backlash for forcing its streamers into a corner over DMCA warnings. Now, some of Twitch's highest performers are scrambling to figure out what to do next. This includes Pokimane, who recently delivered some majorly disappointing news to her fans.
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The release of the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 are right on the horizon. With some fans still trying to decide which console to go with, the more diehard fans are finding ways of illustrating the differences. In particular, one post has gamers wondering if the Series X has a major advantage.
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If you logged into the Xbox Store today and saw that a ton of your favorite games suddenly had defaced cover art, don't panic. You haven't been hacked and neither has the Xbox Store. What you have just stumbled onto is a pretty brilliant case of viral marketing for the upcoming Watch Dogs: Legion.
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Atari is taking a dive into the hospitality industry with its very own hotel. And what would be a better home for an Atari Hotel than Las Vegas?
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Even with so much to do in Red Dead Redemption 2, there seem to be a few embarrassing situations players are finding in common, from humiliating horse fails and shocking goat attacks to accidental murder.
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For its mixture of party game mechanics and genuine suspense, Among Us and its lovable Crewmates have become hugely popular. However, have you ever played a game of Among Us and said to yourself, "Man, I'd love to eat one of those guys?" Well, then you're in luck. Whathowwhy has made a gummy snack.
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Game companies go to great lengths to keep their developing projects secret. Unfortunately, sometimes crucial information slips out, whether by accident or malicious intent. From release date mistakes to FBI investigations, here are some of the most egregious cases of spoilers in gaming history.
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Here's the cool thing about the games industry: you don't need a multimillion-dollar budget in order to publish games. It's easier than ever for devs — amateur and expert alike — to put their work out there for gamers to enjoy.
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Esports have grown in popularity and exposure, with new teams popping up all over the world. Some esports teams have managed to become incredibly rich by competing in tournaments. However, where many esports pros usually see dollar signs, the competitors in a coastal Japanese city are seeing crabs.
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Retro games hit a sweet spot with gamers of a certain age. That may be why Atari has decided to resurrect a classic title for the portable gaming market. In an exclusive press release via Shacknews, Atari has announced its exciting new plans to bring classic PONG gameplay to a new smaller device.
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As the release of the PlayStation 5 approaches, fans continue to have more questions regarding backwards compatibility. Recently, PlayStation has released a very short list of the PS4 games that wouldn't be compatible with the PS5. But what about the compatibility of the fan-favorite PlayLink games?
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