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Several Super Smash Bros. amiibo sit on a display.

What is video game ‘interoperability?’ An explanation using amiibo

Video game interoperability is a confusing concept to grasp, but it already exists in Nintendo's amiibo figures.
Cars flipping through the air hitting a ball.

Rocket League Sideswipe is a free mobile game worthy of your time

Rocket League Sideswipe is a small-scale version of the popular sports game that's stripped down in all the right ways.
A Wordle grid shows a multiple words and hints.

Don’t be a Wordle Scrooge: Learn to love Twitter’s new favorite game

Has your Twitter feed filled up with boxes lately? Jump on the Wordle train and learn the joys of collective gaming.
A squad attacks an alien in Rainbow Six Extraction.

Rainbow Six Extraction will turn you into a better squad mate

After four hours with Rainbow Six Extraction, I've already learned a lot about being a better squadmate.
The Keymander Nexus gaming VKM switch sits on a white background.

Keymander Nexus is a handy KVM switch for all your gaming devices

Iogear's Keymander Nexus lets players easily share a monitor, keyboard, and mouse between multiple consoles and PC.
Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop.

CES 2022 shows the very convoluted future of video game tech

This year's CES has been a confusing one for gamers, as every company has a different solution for the same problems.
A player drives in Forza using Monoprice's pro racing wheel on three monitors.

Monoprice created the perfect setup for racing game fans

Monoprice's new Pro Racing Wheel and foldable stand is a dream come true for fans of Forza and other racing games.
Multiple children gather and use their Picoo controllers.

Picoo is a ‘screenless gaming console’ built to get kids outside

Picoo is a gaming console that encourages kids to ditch the screens and go outside.
The top of iiRcade's Dead Cells arcade cabinet.

iiRcade’s premium Dead Cells arcade cabinet is a thing of beauty

iiRcade is releasing a newly redesigned premium arcade cabinet featuring JBL audio and a Dead Cells design.
The Rainbow Six Extraction Crosshair 15 laptop sits in front of promo art for the game.

MSI’s Crosshair 15 gaming laptop gets a Rainbow Six Extraction makeover

MSI and Ubisoft have teamed up to created a special Crosshair 15 gaming laptop inspired by Rainbow Six Extraction.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wirless headset sitting between a mouse and keyboard.

HyperX’s latest wireless gaming headset has 300 hours of battery life

HyperX's suite of CES 2022 products includes a wireless gaming headset that can last 300 hours on a single charge.
A VR user wears the Mutalk microphone.

Mutalk is a strange VR microphone that aims to prevent sound leaks

Mutalk is a VR microphone meant to prevent sound leaks and it certainly looks ... unique.
The Febble Feel being worn on a man's back.

Pebble Feel is a personal air conditioner built for the metaverse

The Pebble Feel is a personal air conditioner that's compatible with SteamVR apps, bringing heat and cold to digital space.
The MeganeX VR headset sits on a human's face.

MeganeX is an ultra-lightweight VR headset with shockingly high specs

MaganeX is an ultra-lightweight VR headset that looks like a thick pair of bifocals.
Samsung Gaming Hub appears on a TV screen.

Samsung Gaming Hub brings your favorite gaming services to one app

Samsung Gaming Hub will be available on 2022 smart TVs and brings Stadia, GeForce Now, and more into one app.
Jesse uses telekinesis in Control.

Clear out your video game backlog this January … while you still can

2022 is going to be a busy year. Take this month to chip away at your gaming backlog, while you still can.
A vision of the metaverse with several characters pointing to a futuristic world.

From NFTs to the Metaverse, here are 4 video game trends to watch in 2022

From the Metaverse to NFTs, here are four trends that players can expect to see in the game industry this year.
A Big Daddy stands tall in a watery hallway in Bioshock.

Silent Hill, Bioshock, and 4 more video game revivals we might see in 2022

From Bioshock to Silent Hill, here are some long-dormant game franchises that could make a comeback in 2022.
A pack of Mister Chief items in Halo Infinite.

Halo Infinite’s new item pack nearly costs as much as Master Chief Collection

Halo Infinite's Mister Chief item pack has fans lashing out over the game's cosmetic pricing structure.
A giant fiery monster attacks in Final Fantasy 16's debut trailer.

Every major video game delay that’s happened in 2021

It's a weird year for video games as coronavirus-driven delays sweep through the industry. Here's every major date change that's been announced so far.
Promo art for the vampire shooter Redfall.

Our most anticipated Xbox Series X games of 2022

Microsoft is bringing more exclusives in 2022 thanks to Bethesda and Xbox Game Pass.
Kratos and Atreus in boat in God Of War Ragnarok.

Our most anticipated PlayStation 5 games of 2022

PS5 owners are in for a treat in 2022 as Sony prepares for PlayStation's biggest year yet.
Mario and company in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope.

Our most anticipated Nintendo Switch games of 2022

Nintendo Switch fans are in for a treat in 2022, with new Zelda, Kirby, and Splatoon games leading a loaded year.
Disney characters run forward in Disney Melee Mania.

Disney Melee Mania is the perfect way to introduce your kids to MOBAs

Disney Melee Mania simplifies gaming's most complicated genre, creating a perfect gateway game for kids.
A gamepad is pictured as a screen displays the online Twitch platform.

Twitch viewers watched way more video game streams in 2021

Both Twitch and Facebook Gaming saw a nearly 50% increase in the number of hours watched on each platform this year.
Link stares at the sky in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

What makes an open world game ‘Breath of the Wild-like?’

Breath of the Wild has become a go-to comparison for new games, but not all open world games borrow Zelda's design cues.
A player looks at a field in first-person in Stalker 2.

Hustler or pioneer? Meet the architect behind S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s canceled NFTs

The CEO of the blockchain marketplace behind S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's failed NFT plans explains how the game's metahumans would work.
A character looks out over a dead landscape in STALKER 2.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 cancels all NFT plans shortly after doubling down on them

GSC Game World has canceled all of its NFT plans for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 one hour after doubling down on the tech.
Rani sucks up black ooze in The Gunk.

The Gunk is an environmentally conscious Super Mario Sunshine

The Gunk builds on Super Mario Sunshine's most satisfying mechanic, but is more deliberate in its environmental themes.
A player looks out at a barren wasteland in STALKER 2.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 to feature NFTs, turn players into NPCs in exchange for crypto

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will feature blockchain integration, auctioning off "unique" items and turning players into NPCs via photogrammetry.
Soldiers storm a building in CrossfireX.

CrossfireX’s campaign is a throwback for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare fans

CrossfireX's throwback shooter campaign makes me question whether mid-2000s games can be called retro.
Mortal Kombat 11 character screen featuring Skorpion.

Xbox Game Pass adds Mortal Kombat 11, loses three Yakuza games

The final batch of Xbox Game Pass 2021 releases includes Mortal Kombat 11, Among Us, and more.
Factorio running on a Steam Deck.

5 video game news stories that defined the industry

From Activision Blizzard's workplace scandal to a flood of delays, here are the biggest gaming stories from 2021.
Rivet shoots a robot in Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.

2021’s biggest games were too Hollywood for their own good

Video games once looked to Hollywood blockbusters for inspiration. Now they've become a crutch for the industry.