Gaming

I Miss the Nintendo Virtual Boy

It’s rare for a company like Nintendo to release a console that isn’t at least popular amongst its fans—even the Wii U sold over 13 million units. But the Virtual Boy was one of the company’s biggest flops, delivering a disappointing 3D experience that left gamers seeing red: literally. Despite its bizarre hardware limitations and…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jun 10

The UK Is Considering Reclassifying Video Game Loot Boxes as Gambling

Loot boxes have been plaguing video games for years, luring gamers into spending money on random digital prizes. However, for gamers in the U.K., this practice could take a hit following a new investigation that could reclassify loot boxes in video games as gambling. As an example of how influential loot boxes have become, in…

Games Sam Rutherford Jun 8

This Nintendo Switch Painting App Includes a Pressure-Sensing Stylus Powered by Sound Waves

A popular painting app for the Nintendo DS and 3DS that relied on each handheld’s stylus is finally coming to the Switch. But instead of forcing users to paint with their fingers, Colors Live will include a stylus that cleverly uses the Switch’s headphone jack for pressure sensitivity and a better painting experience. The Switch’s…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jun 8

Even Sega Thinks the New Game Gear Micro’s Screen Is Too Small

Finally acknowledging that the original Game Gear was a hefty beast as far as handhelds go, Sega has just released details on its latest throwback console: a miniature version of the Game Gear that’s reminiscent of Nintendo’s Game Boy Micro. It’s tiny, but even Sega wonders if it’s too tiny, given the company will also…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jun 3

HP’s Redesigned Omen 15 Boasts a Slimmer Chassis and Supports Both Intel and AMD CPUs for Just $1,000

While a lot of other gaming laptop makers pushed out refreshed systems earlier this spring, HP took some extra time to give its flagship gaming laptop a full redesign and now HP is releasing the new Omen 15 alongside an updated line of accessories and peripherals. Compared to previous Omen gaming laptops, the new Omen…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Jun 2

Hacker Permanently Solves Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Drift With a Touchpad Upgrade

After shutting down its US-based repair centers over two months ago as a result of the pandemic, Nintendo is starting to reopen them again, which is good news for Switch owners still dealing with Joy-Con drift. Hacker Matteo Pisani came up with a different solution: a Switch without joysticks is a Switch that never experiences…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 22

Lego’s Super Mario Is Getting a Bunch of Costume Upgrades Including a Cat Suit

Lego and Nintendo have been slowly trickling out sneak peeks of their upcoming playsets, including expansion packs and an ever-growing collection of buildable levels. Today Nintendo also revealed that Mario himself can also be upgraded through four different Power-Up Packs giving the hero new costumes and new abilities. The costumes will be sold separately to…

Toys & Collectibles Andrew Liszewski May 20

MSI’s GS66 Stealth Gaming Laptop Packs Big Specs and Thankfully Goes Light on the RGB

There’s always something I’ve appreciated about powerful gadgets that are able to hide their power levels. I’m talking about stuff like the Volkswagen Phaeton W12 that had essentially the same engine you got in a flashy Bentley Continental (minus a couple turbos), but in a car that looked like, well, a VW. In short, gadgets…

Laptops Sam Rutherford May 15

Twitch Is Reportedly Pivoting to Reality TV

Twitch, the service popular for live gameplay streams, is reportedly planning to launch a slate of unscripted series that include dating and game shows—because we certainly have nowhere near enough half-baked reality TV being churned out already. Citing an internal document it obtained, Bloomberg reported Wednesday that Twitch plans to drop between $50,000 and $250,000…

Internet Catie Keck May 7

Lenovo’s Rumored Gaming Phone with a Side-Mounted Camera Could Be Genius or a Massive Fail

We’ve seen phones with punch-hole selfie cams, pop-up selfie cams, and even 360-degree rotating cameras. But now, new leaks suggest that Lenovo’s upcoming gaming phone might get the wildest front-facing cam of them all thanks to a side-mounted motorized selfie shooter. The latest info about Lenovo’s upcoming gaming phone comes from XDA-Developers, who recently received…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford May 5

I’m Completely Fascinated With this Handheld Wind-Up Pong Clone That Doesn’t Use Any Electronics

It’s absolutely primitive by today’s standards, but when Pong arrived in 1972, it was a technological marvel. So how did Tomy create a handheld knock-off of the game in 1977 when the electronics needed to miniaturize it didn’t exist yet? It created this mechanical alternative that might be one of the most bizarre portable gaming…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski May 5

This Upgraded NES Gamepad Doesn’t Actually Need an NES Console to Play Games

One-upping Nintendo’s efforts to shrink the original NES console, Taylor Burley sacrificed a tiny arcade cabinet to upgrade an old-school NES gamepad with not only a screen, but a small collection of retro titles that don’t need cartridges or even a console to play. If you want to make an omelet you need to crack…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski May 4

The Evercade Simplifies Retro Gaming and I’m Surprised How Much I Love It

If you haven’t spent decades hoarding classic consoles and cartridges (plus an outdated TV) then dabbling with retro gaming can be a challenging minefield of half-functional emulators and sketchy ROM files. The Evercade aims to change that, putting collections of classic titles on cartridges that anyone who mastered the Game Boy can easily use. Over…

Gaming Andrew Liszewski May 1

The Revamped Razer Blade Stealth Fixes One of Its Biggest Issues

The Razer Blade Stealth was already one of the best small-but-mighty laptops on the market, and now it’s getting more powerful. Razer’s refresh adds faster CPU and GPU options along with a fix for one of the Blade Stealth’s biggest flaws. While its starting price of $1,800 is a bit steep, even a base-model Blade…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Apr 21

Microsoft Could Reveal a More Affordable Xbox Series X in May

Microsoft has been providing a slow drip of Xbox Series X info following its official announcement late last year. Now, a new round of rumors may provide some clues about Microsoft’s next Xbox event and some insight about a cheaper, entry-level version of Xbox Series X. The Xbox Series X lineup will allegedly be similar…

Tech News Sam Rutherford Apr 21

Facebook Will Take on Twitch and YouTube With Its Own Gaming App

With so many people turning to video games to while away their newfound time stuck indoors, Facebook is releasing a dedicated mobile app for Facebook Gaming months ahead of schedule to try to capitalize on the recent surge of viewership seen on other livestreaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube. The free app launches on Monday…

Social Media Alyse Stanley Apr 19

How to Get Famous Art in Animal Crossing Using the Getty Museum’s Archive

One of the sweetest elements in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the ability to collect, donate, and display art and artifacts on your island and in your home. Now, players can access the Getty Museum’s open-access collection to add famous works of art to their virtual collections via NookLink. First, you’ll need an internet connection,…

Tech News Catie Keck Apr 17

The Nintendo Switch Is Sold Out. This Fan Says They Built Their Own Using Replacement Parts

Until Nintendo ramps up production and shipments again, finding a Switch for a reasonable price is going to be near-impossible. You can patiently wait it out, or you can take the route this person claims to have and build your own Switch for about $200 using replacement and repair parts bought from China and online…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 15

An Ultra-Rare Supersized Version of the Nintendo Game & Watch, the Original Game Boy, Is Up for Auction

The auction house who recently sold the rare Nintendo Play Station console is making it harder and harder to be a fiscally responsible adult. Heritage Auctions has just listed another rare piece of video game history with a demo machine that was used to sell Nintendo’s Game & Watch handhelds; the precursor to the Game…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

Nintendo Promises the Switch Shortage Will End Soon

If you’re like a lot of folks who considered buying a Nintendo Switch to help pass the time while quarantined, you’ve probably noticed that Nintendo’s incredibly popular console has pretty much been sold out across the country for the past couple weeks. Currently, if you take a look at some of the major online stores…

Games Sam Rutherford Apr 8

I Miss the Nintendo Virtual Boy

The UK Is Considering Reclassifying Video Game Loot Boxes as Gambling

This Nintendo Switch Painting App Includes a Pressure-Sensing Stylus Powered by Sound Waves

Even Sega Thinks the New Game Gear Micro’s Screen Is Too Small

HP’s Redesigned Omen 15 Boasts a Slimmer Chassis and Supports Both Intel and AMD CPUs for Just $1,000

Hacker Permanently Solves Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Drift With a Touchpad Upgrade

Lego’s Super Mario Is Getting a Bunch of Costume Upgrades Including a Cat Suit

MSI’s GS66 Stealth Gaming Laptop Packs Big Specs and Thankfully Goes Light on the RGB

Twitch Is Reportedly Pivoting to Reality TV

Lenovo’s Rumored Gaming Phone with a Side-Mounted Camera Could Be Genius or a Massive Fail

I’m Completely Fascinated With this Handheld Wind-Up Pong Clone That Doesn’t Use Any Electronics

This Upgraded NES Gamepad Doesn’t Actually Need an NES Console to Play Games

The Evercade Simplifies Retro Gaming and I’m Surprised How Much I Love It

The Revamped Razer Blade Stealth Fixes One of Its Biggest Issues

Microsoft Could Reveal a More Affordable Xbox Series X in May

Facebook Will Take on Twitch and YouTube With Its Own Gaming App

How to Get Famous Art in Animal Crossing Using the Getty Museum’s Archive

The Nintendo Switch Is Sold Out. This Fan Says They Built Their Own Using Replacement Parts

An Ultra-Rare Supersized Version of the Nintendo Game & Watch, the Original Game Boy, Is Up for Auction

Nintendo Promises the Switch Shortage Will End Soon

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