Category Archives: Gaming

The Asus ROG Phone 3 is a nearly perfect phone for retro game emulation

Posted on August 30, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

If you’re an emulation fan, the Asus ROG Phone 3 should be at the top of your list, but nothing is ever perfect. Continue reading →

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Emulation tests: Can the Asus ROG Phone 3 handle these difficult retro games?

Posted on August 29, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Let’s see how the Asus ROG Phone 3 stacks up when emulating PSP, PS2, 3DS, and GameCube games. Continue reading →

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Next Dragon Age game is still happening, concept art released in teaser vid

Posted on August 27, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

There’s some cool concept art to check out here, but don’t get your hopes up for a launch anytime soon. Continue reading →

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Sony registration page can bump you to the front of PS5 pre-orders

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Jon Fingas

You’re not guaranteed a spot, but it may be your best chance to get the PS5 early. Continue reading →

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War arrives November 13, 2020

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Jon Fingas

The new game will launch on PC, Xbox One, and PS4, and will come later for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Continue reading →

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You can already use the Xbox Series X interface on your Xbox One

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Jon Fingas

This is largely what you can expect on Microsoft’s new console when it arrives later in 2020. Continue reading →

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Nintendo’s 2021 Switch upgrade could support 4K

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Jon Fingas

There would also be a string of games to take advantage of the new console. Continue reading →

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PUBG Mobile 1.0 finally arrives September 8 with a revamped experience

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Jon Fingas

New graphics, revamped controls, and more gameplay features are coming alongside the “finished” release. Continue reading →

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Nintendo Switch Pro: What we want to see in an upgraded Switch console

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Jon Fingas

The Nintendo Switch Pro hasn’t been announced yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream. Continue reading →

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PS5 and Xbox Series X look great, but you might want to wait to buy one

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Sarah Chaney

Reminder: consoles launches are usually pretty bad. Continue reading →

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be revealed on August 26

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Jon Fingas

It’s coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Continue reading →

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Here’s everything we know about the rumored PSVR 2

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Sarah Chaney

Here’s everything we know so far about the rumored PSVR 2. Continue reading →

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GeForce Now games start streaming on Chromebooks

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Jon Fingas

You no longer need a Mac or Windows PC if you want to use GeForce Now on your laptop. Continue reading →

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Apple and Epic escalate their feud over Fortnite (Update: Apple statement)

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Update: Apple refuses to ease its guidelines for Epic Games, the company says in a new statement. Continue reading →

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The best upcoming Nintendo Switch games: Zelda, Pokemon Snap, and more

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Suzana Dalul

Here are the best new Nintendo Switch games you should be on the lookout for. Continue reading →

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We asked, you told us: Most of you are fine using on-screen gaming controls

Posted on August 15, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

On-screen controls appear to be just fine for most. Continue reading →

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Apple earned $360 million from Fortnite before pulling the plug

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Google is also losing a significant (but substantially smaller) amount. Continue reading →

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Fortnite pulled fron Google Play Store; Epic files suit against Google (Update)

Posted on August 14, 2020 by John Callaham

While Fortnite is not available from Google Play, Android players have other ways to download the popular battle royale game. Continue reading →

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Fortnite direct payments are Epic’s middle finger to Apple and Google (Updated)

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Update: Apple has removed Fortnite from the App Store. We are still waiting to hear back from Google. Continue reading →

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The PlayStation 5 controller might have a much larger battery

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Whether or not it translates to longer battery life is another story. Continue reading →

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