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Panic hits pause on the Playdate Stereo Dock, says it’s unlikely we’ll see it anytime soon
The Playdate team updated the Stereo Dock's web page to say it has been put on pause, and went into depth explaining the many issues it faced in development.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.28.2024
8Bitdo has a new $50 Android gaming controller with Hall effect sticks and triggers
The 8Bitdo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller takes features from its Ultimate series (including Hall effect!) for an extendable accessory that attaches to your smartphone, similar to Backbone and Razer Kishi.
Will Shanklin10.26.2024
How Fear the Spotlight became Blumhouse's first video game
"What would you do if you had an extra year to work on it?” Blumhouse asked Cozy Game Pals in October 2023.
Jessica Conditt10.25.2024
Yooka-Laylee remaster rolling to all consoles, including Nintendo’s next system
Playtonic Games' Yooka-Re-playlee could be headed to Nintendo's next Switch console.
Danny Gallagher10.25.2024
Your Balatro deck can now feature Binding of Isaac characters
Balatro is back with another update, bringing four new crossover decks to the poker-inspired roguelike.
Anna Washenko10.25.2024
Overwatch 2's long-awaited 6v6 tests start in December
Blizzard has revealed some details for its tests of six-player teams in Overwatch 2. When the transition from the original game took place just over two years ago, Blizzard switched to a 5v5 format.
Kris Holt10.25.2024
Roblox to launch new child safety protocols next month
Roblox has adopted several new policies designed to give parents control over how their children use the online game platform.
Anna Washenko10.24.2024
Minecraft is ending all virtual reality support next spring
For Minecraft players, virtual reality will soon go the way of a hissing creeper. Mojang is ending support for all VR and MR platforms after March 2025.
Anna Washenko10.24.2024
Blizzard announces Warcraft 30th anniversary stream next month
Blizzard will celebrate Warcraft's 30th anniversary with a live streaming event.
Danny Gallagher10.24.2024
Ubisoft has disbanded the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Ubisoft disbands the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This means there will be no sequel or any real DLC.
Lawrence Bonk10.24.2024
A Scottish children's hospital now has a gamer-in-residence to play games with kids
A Scottish children's hospital now has a gamer-in-residence to play games with kids. The aim is to help patients relax and minimize feelings of boredom and isolation, while offering them a sense of escapism.
Kris Holt10.24.2024
You can try Monster Hunter Wilds next week, months before its February 28 release date
Capcom is giving fans a chance to hop into Monster Hunter Wilds early as part of an open beta test.
Kris Holt10.23.2024
No Man’s Sky just got a creepy Lovecraftian update in time for Halloween
No Man’s Sky just got a spooky Halloween-themed update. There’s a new ‘twilight universe’, bioluminescent pets and an actual flying saucer. The update is called The Cursed.
Lawrence Bonk10.23.2024
Netflix and TED are hopping on the daily word game bandwagon
Netflix announced the next addition to its gaming roster, and it's a collaboration with the TED nonprofit.
Anna Washenko10.23.2024
Redact-A-Chat is an old-style chatroom that censors words after one use
Already used words will appear as a blur in your sentences.
Sarah Fielding10.23.2024
Metal Slug Tactics finally arrives on November 5
Three years after it was announced and some delays later, Metal Slug Tactics will finally arrive on November 5.
Kris Holt10.23.2024
Epic Games launches a new unified game development assets marketplace, Fab
Epic Games has launched Fab, its new unified marketplace for game development assets, including audio, animations and VFX.
Jeremy Gan10.22.2024
Netflix has closed its AAA gaming studio
Netflix is reportedly shutting down its AAA studio known as Team Blue.
Steve Dent10.22.2024
8BitDo's $40 Analogue 3D controller arrives on March 19
8BitDo's take on the Nintendo 64 controller, designed to be used with the Analogue 3D, is now up for pre-order. The $40 peripheral ships in March.
Kris Holt10.22.2024
8010080100Nintendo Alarmo review: Charming, yet frustrating
Alarmo brings a dose of Nintendo fun into your bedroom, with sleep noises and motion sensing alarms featuring classic Nintendo characters. It’s expensive, though, and its sleep tracking is mostly useless.
Devindra Hardawar10.22.2024