Feeling nostalgic? Sony’s PlayStation Classic mini console is on sale for $20
If you grew up in the 90s or early 2000s, chances are you played Metal Gear Solid, and Tekken 3. These are some of the games that helped define the PlayStation 1 era. These nostalgic titles can now be enjoyed with the Sony PlayStation Classic. Get the collectible mini-console for only $20 today.
Fortnite millionaire’s mom threw his Xbox in the trash before World Cup
The recent Fortnite World Cup saw teens walking away with huge cash prizes for outstanding performances during the event. Runner-up Jaden Ashman, 15, shared a $2.25 million prize with his playing partner for finishing second in the duo event, despite his mom once throwing away his Xbox to get him to focus on school.
Amazon’s massive strategy board game sale ends today. Here are the best deals
Amazon is currently offering big savings on some of the biggest strategy-style board games around, including Ultimate Werewolf Deluxe Edition. The deal is only good for one day, so make haste. Savings vary, with some games marked down significantly from their standard price point.
Fortnite: Battle Royale could be getting some big mechs for season 10
Epic Games has teased what appears to be a mech vehicle coming to Fortnite on August 1 for the start of Season 10. It's not the only addition being teased, as an old location could be coming back after previously being destroyed. We'll likely know even more as August 1 approaches.
$3 million for winning a game of Fortnite? It just happened to a U.S. teen
A 16-year-old gamer from Pennsylvania won $3 million for winning the solo contest at the Fortnite World Cup in New York City on Sunday. Champion Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf came through an online qualifying period involving a colossal 40 million hopefuls from around the world to take the top prize.
Respawn will suspend Apex Legends players who abuse game-breaking Wraith glitch
Respawn will roll out a fix for the game-breaking Wraith glitch in the next patch for Apex Legends. Players who are thinking of abusing the bug while it is still available may want to think again, as the developer said that it will be handing out suspensions for those who keep exploiting the glitch.
Epic Games Store finally enables cloud saves, but for just 2 games so far
The Epic Games Store has enabled the long-awaited cloud saves, but the feature is currently only available for Moonlighter and This War of Mine. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said that the studio has a bit more work to do before the wider implementation of cloud saves on the digital store.
Despite lawsuit, there’s no PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds vs. Fortnite rift
There is no animosity between PUBG Corp. and Epic Games, despite the lawsuit that the former filed against the latter and the competition between PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and Fortnite. PUBG Corp. studio director Brian Corrigan even tagged Epic Games as one of the developer's best partners.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild glitch makes Sidon your humble steed
A newly discovered glitch in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild allows players to transform Prince Sidon into Link's humble steed. Prince Sidon is not an efficient form of transportation, but he may entertain players who are waiting for the next games in the series to arrive on the Nintendo Switch.
Facebook will move Instant Games to main app, further simplifying Messenger
Facebook will be transferring Instant Games to the Facebook Gaming tab on the main app, in a move that will take several stages. The migration of the platform will also help to further simplify Messenger, which was recently redesigned with a simplified user interface and new customization options.
Pillars of Eternity to hit Nintendo Switch in time for Pillars of Eternity II
Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition, which includes all the game's updates and two-part White March expansion, will launch for the Nintendo Switch in August. The RPG will arrive on the hybrid console right before the console version of its sequel, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.
The original Doom trilogy is now available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One
At today's QuakeCon event, Bethesda announced a release of the original Doom trilogy for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and mobile. All titles include any additional expansions, while Doom and Doom II have local four-player deathmatch and co-op modes.
The Nintendo Switch Lite may not impress you, but that’s not the point
The Nintendo Switch Lite is a portable-only version of the Nintendo Switch that is missing several of its features. It won't appeal to hardcore Switch players, but that doesn't matter when the device is targeting a completely different demographic and is offered at a reduced price.
Nvidia GeForce Now: Price, beta, features, and more
Nvidia was one of the early adopters of modern game streaming technology with its GeForce Now service. Currently in beta, Nvidia GeForce Now lets PC, Mac, and Nvidia Shield users stream games without needing high-powered local hardware. Here's everything you need to know about GeForce Now.
HP’s 72-hour flash sale drops price cuts on laptops, printers, and headsets
Now, in a flash sale lasting through 4:00AM on Sunday July 28th, HP is offering up to 61% off select laptops, printers, and headsets, including free shipping and easy returns, in addition to an extra 5% off select PCs and bundles with promo code, and an extra 10% off with the code BTSSTACK10.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood Review
Wolfenstein: Youngblood introduces the Blazkowicz twins, Jess and Soph, as well as co-op, RPG-style progression, and non-linear missions. When you’re deep in the fight with a friend by your side, Youngblood can be great fun.
Turtle Beach Recon 70 offers clear sound but doesn’t leave a lasting impression
Turtle Beach's Recon 70 headset offers clear sound quality for its cheap price, but it lacks many features we have seen on similarly priced products. A very uncomfortable fit doesn't help things, nor does the headset being packaged in different colors to make it appear that it only works with one system.
Here’s what to expect for the best Prime Day gaming deals in 2020
Prime Day had a lot of great gaming deals, and other retailers also ran their own sales to steal Amazon's thunder. Here's a run-down of the best gaming deals we saw for Prime Day 2019 along with a forecast of what we expect to see in 2020.
The Scuf Prestige is a pro gaming controller that fails to compete
The Scuf Prestige controller offers several customization options and brilliant shoulder buttons, but its high price tag and the existence of the Xbox Elite controller make it less than impressive. It is Scuf's latest in a long line of premium gamepads that also includes the PS4's Vantage.
Microsoft’s Pro IntelliMouse goes all-in on retro design, for better or worse
Microsoft's Pro Intellimouse attempts to fuse the comfort and simplicity of a professional mouse with the extreme responsiveness of a gaming mouse. It's a successful effort, but not without sacrifices.
Need a new gaming keyboard? The Logitech G910 is only $100 on Amazon
Whether you’re setting up a new gaming PC or looking to replace your old gaming keyboard, now’s the perfect time to score the Logitech G910 Orion Spark RGD Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. It normally retails for $180, but with Amazon’s hefty 44% price cut, you can have it for only $100.
Nintendo will fix Switch controllers affected by Joy-Con drift for free
Nintendo has instructed customer service representatives to stop charging people to fix Nintendo Switch controllers suffering from Joy-Con drift, according to a new report. The repairs previously cost around $40, half the price of a new controller. Customers can contact Nintendo via its support page.
Score back-to-school savings on HP Omen 15T and Omen 17T gaming laptops
Gaming laptops are a popular option for students who like to mix work with play, and the HP Omen series has some solid offerings. Now ahead of back-to-school season, HP has unveiled deep discounts on its Omen, Omen 15T, and Omen 17T gaming laptops, with up to $350 in savings available.
The ZenBook Pro 15 laptop is now $370 off at B&H for back-to-school season
Now at B&H ahead of back to school season, you can score a 15-inch Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX550 GE laptop for just $1,129, down from its original $1,499. This back-to-school laptop bargain only runs through August 31, so act now to score these savings in time for this semester.
HTC Vive Cosmos: Hardware, games, price, release date, and more
The HTC Vive Cosmos headset is a premium VR device equipped with a modular design and ease-of-use when setting up. Here is everything we know about the headset, including its cameras and controllers. A final price point and release date have not yet been revealed, but it will be out in 2019.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order review
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 crams 30-plus heroes and more than a dozen heroes into one familiar story. Though impressive in scope, the button mashing combat grows stale and the RPG elements are severely underutilized. It’s fun to play with friends on the couch, but don’t expect much depth.
Get back-to-school bargains on Dell gaming laptops, now $200 off at Best Buy
Summer may seem like it just started, but it’s already almost back to school time for college students across the country. Ahead of back to school season, Dell has knocked $200 off of its G5 15 and G7 17 gaming laptops, bringing them down to just $1,200 and $1,400, respectively.
A beginner’s guide to whooping baddie butt in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
After a 13-year hiatus, dozens of superheroes are back in action in Marvel's Ultimate Alliance 3. A beat 'em up at its core, Ultimate Alliance 3 is easy to pick up and play. But there's more to it than just Hulk-smashing baddies. Our beginner's guide has nine tips and tricks to help you take down Thanos.
How to find all eight secret Infinity Rifts in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
Infinity Trials are challenges to complete outside of the main campaign in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. While most unlock naturally, eight of them are hidden throughout the campaign. Our guide walks you through how to quickly find all secret Infinity Rifts. Hint: Listen to Nick Fury.
Microsoft’s cloud gaming platform xCloud is built using Xbox One S hardware
Project Xcloud was revealed at E3 2019 and Microsoft used a video interview with publication as an opportunity to reveal more specifics about it. They started by using the Xbox One S as the template for it and the data center racks are made up of the equivalent of eight of those consoles.
Fed-up indie game devs are fighting back against shady key resellers
Controversy unfolded after indie game developers called out grey market key reseller G2A over its shady practices. G2A’s response escalated the situation and now devs are taking action. Digital Trends spoke to developers about why shady websites like G2A are bad for them and the people who buy them.
Todd McFarlane told NetherRealm to get crazy with Spawn for Mortal Kombat 11
Todd McFarlane said in an interview with IGN at SDCC 2019 that he wanted NetherRealm to "get crazy" with Spawn in Mortal Kombat 11. The comic book legend did not reveal specific details on the character, but he is very excited about Spawn's upcoming entry into the "super cool" fighting game.
Overwatch Role Queue system will change the metagame, for better or worse
Blizzard is attempting to make Overwatch matches "fair and fun" with the Role Queue system, which forces teams to be made up of two Damage heroes, two Tank heroes, and two Support heroes. The feature's sudden entry into the Overwatch League will shake up the metagame, as it will kill the GOATS strategy.
Magic: The Gathering SDCC 2019 panel reveals addition of Brawl to MTG Arena
Wizards of the Coast revealed at the Magic: The Gathering panel at SDCC 2019 that Brawl is coming this year to MTG Arena. The arrival of the Commander variant to the digital version of the card game is part of a wider announcement on Throne of Eldraine, the new expansion that will be released in October.
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