Imagine you're in the middle of laughing at the latest PewDiePie video when suddenly, YouTube plays a clip about antidepressants. This might take you out of the moment, and some audience members install ad blockers, which usually work. Twitch is the latest site to try its hand at anti-ad blocking.
Read MoreJet Set Radio (a.k.a. Jet Grind Radio in the United States) was originally released in 2000 for the ill-fated Sega Dreamcast. It became a huge hit with critics and gamers. With that in mind, you may rightly be wondering now: whatever happened to Jet Set Radio? And will there ever be a true sequel?
Read MoreShigeru Miyamoto is a legend in the video game industry, and he has made his mark by giving the world several of the most successful and fun franchises. His name is instantly recognizable, and he seems to have the Midas touch whenever he's involved with a project. But how much is he actually worth?
Read MoreAs Bethesda's first original IP in 25 years, the upcoming open-world space RPG Starfield has the potential to be a fundamental shift for the revered developer. A recent interview with Todd Howard at Develop:Brighton Digital 2020 has shed some light on the Starfield and its role in Bethesda's future.
Read MoreBack in 1986, players of Nintendo's Metroid were surprised to get to the end of the game and find (if they'd gotten through in under five hours) that protagonist Samus Aran was actually a woman. Here's the surprising inspiration for Metroid's Samus Aran.
Read MoreSome video game companies are willing to pay a pretty penny for high-profile streamer coverage, and this streamer was offered 300k for one stream.
Read MoreIt's been a year since the cloud gaming subscription service Google Stadia went live, and while the launch had its share of successes and failures, a big day one problem was missing features. But now, Google Stadia is finally getting this feature.
Read MoreThe ban hammer has been brought down extra hard in Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends. Here's the real reason Apex Legends just banned over 400 ranked players.
Read MoreThe PlayStation 5 isn't even out yet, and it's off to a rough start. Now, news has broke that the PS5 won't support this feature at launch.
Read MoreThe PlayStation 5 is almost here, and heading into its release, you're going to want to know how to get the most out of your new console. Fortunately, in anticipation of its launch, PlayStation Support's YouTube channel just dropped a guide detailing the recommended settings.
Read MoreKonami's vampire-hunting Castlevania franchise has seen over 30 games released since 1986, but there hasn't been much in the last several years. Whatever happened to Castlevania?
Read MoreSeason 7 introduced a significant revamp of the Battle Pass system, which has been criticized by Apex Legends players as slowing down the pace of level progression and making the game too "grindy."
Read MoreA new trailer just hit PlayStation's YouTube channel and demonstrates some very impressive gameplay footage: The Godfall launch trailer is turning heads.
Read MoreThe playable characters within Watch Dogs: Legion have access to a wide variety of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets that help them disrupt the operations of a private military group called Albion.
Read MoreThe second season of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is about to get an update, and all the new content that's been teased for this mid-season change promises to make the battle royale even more interesting.
Read MoreIf you're a celebrity whose stress-crushing activities are recorded for all the world to see, every game you play becomes noteworthy. Case in point, this massive K-pop group is about to get in on the Fall Guys action.
Read MoreWarframe is officially heading to the next generation of consoles, first to the PlayStation 5 and eventually to the Series X, with various visual and performance enhancements coming with it.
Read MoreNvidia's next generation of graphics cards, the RTX 30 series, has arrived, bringing strong performance and top-quality visuals at competitive prices. However, a leak revealed on Twitter hints at some exciting news. This Nvidia leak would change the game again.
Read MoreBackwards compatibility is a major issue for many gamers. Today, EA finally announced to gamers which of its current titles are going to be included in its next-gen upgrade plan. Some of these games will be receiving full upgrades, while others will be receiving much-appreciated performance boosts.
Read MoreIf you were planning to brave some long lines or even camp out to get a chance at nabbing a PlayStation 5 on November 12, you're going to have to rethink your plans. Here's the reason you can't get a PS5 at a physical store on launch day.
Read MoreIt's been a long time, but fans of Demon's Souls will finally get to see their wish granted for a new game in the form of a remake. And it seems that with this fresh release, Sony really wants to make it a special, personal experience.
Read MoreFor years, Nintendo properties have been confined to the virtual realm, but very soon, fans will be able to live out their video game fantasies in real life when the Super Nintendo World theme park opens in Japan and other locations around the globe.
Read MoreThe verdict is in for Microsoft's newest generation of Xbox, the Series X. Here's what the critics are saying after being hands on with the Series X.
Read MoreBethesda typically keeps a tight lid on its upcoming projects, releasing only bits and pieces from their games during development. However, a small slip-up from one of Bethesda's employees may have confirmed leaked images from one of Bethesda's most anticipated projects: the game called Starfield.
Read MoreDuring the month of October, Dr Disrespect invited his followers to participate in his fourth annual Halloween costume contest. One "Doctober" submission in particular caught his eye and led to him getting a kick out of what was presented to him.
Read MoreYou wouldn't think the Xbox Series S would beat the PlayStation 5 in many categories -- or, taking its $300 price tag into consideration, any categories. There is one area in which the Series S will be able to out-do the PS5, however, and what that area is might surprise you.
Read MoreMicrosoft cut every corner they could to make the Xbox Series S the most affordable next-gen console possible, including a hard drive that can only stash 512 GB worth of games. At least, that's what Microsoft claimed. According to one gamer, it's less. The Xbox Series S might have a storage issue.
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