Roblox exec says ticking a box for age verification is ‘not enough anymore’
Roblox's vice president of safety product policy, Eliza Jacobs, told NBC News that Roblox is "optimistic" that its new facial age estimation tech will…
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Google Earth’s flight simulator is now available in your browser
On Friday Google announced it was making a relatively unknown feature of Google Earth available to a wider audience. The desktop version of Google Ear…
Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox
Microsoft is preparing to lay off a significant chunk of its Xbox division and is reevaluating the plans for its next-generation Project Helix console…
So you want to buy a gaming handheld PC
Gaming handhelds are amazing. They make it so much easier to fit all kinds of games into my day. Sadly, they’re less affordable than they’ve ever been…
The Nintendo Switch 2 is $15 off at Woot
Woot is hosting a small, but welcome deal on the Nintendo Switch 2 through June 19th. New customers can save $15 on the $449.99 console with the code …
Netflix expands revamped mobile app across Asia and doubles down on kids’ gaming
The media giant is pushing to expand its mobile and gaming business.
Valve is phasing out physical Steam gift cards due to scammers
After over a decade, Steam will no longer sell physical gift cards in stores. In a support page spotted earlier by Windows Central, Valve says it will…
Nintendo Direct June 2026: All the news and trailers
After a week of video game news and trailers from PlayStation, Xbox, and most of the major publishers, it’s now Nintendo’s turn. And the n…
Persona 6 exists, and that’s all we know
This year's Summer Game Fest turned out to be a good one for fans of Japanese RPGs. First, the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy was …
The cutest games from the Wholesome Direct 2026 showcase
Every year at Summer Game Fest, nestled in between the splashy blockbuster showcases, the Wholesome Direct provides a nice change of pace. It's simila…
Grand Theft Auto VI is warping the video game release calendar
Who's afraid of the next GTA? Based on the last few days of Summer Game Fest, just about everyone. Grand Theft Auto VI hasn't been present at any of t…
Control Resonant is a sequel — and also a starting point
Chronologically, Control Resonant is a sequel to 2019's Control. But in most other ways, the games aren't directly connected. To developer Remedy, the…
Amazon’s new plan for games: James Bond and AI Snoop Dogg
Amazon's gaming strategy has never really been clear. It's been very active in the space: acquiring Twitch, launching its Luna cloud gaming service ne…
I tested a bunch of Switch 2 screen protectors, and these are the best
A glass screen protector is one of a few essential accessories that I strongly recommend to every Switch 2 owner. In fact, it should be a priority to …
Grand Theft Auto V cheat service gets hacked, exposing thousands of gamers
Hackers stole usernames, hashed passwords, and other data from a service that allowed players to cheat in Grand Theft Auto V.
Your guide to June’s biggest gaming events
It's early June, which means it's video game event season once again. Now that E3 has been gone for a few years, a bunch of showcases and presentation…
Xbox and PlayStation have a lot to prove
Things are bad out there. Despite 2026 shaping up to be a great year when it comes to actual games, it couldn't really be worse for the people that ma…
Asus just announced the OLED Xbox Ally X of my dreams
If you asked me what I'd change about the Xbox Ally X handheld - aside from fixing Windows, I mean - I'd tell you two key things. First, give me a big…
AMD’s new pitch: our old tech is so good you should just keep using it
Computex 2026 is underway in Taiwan, and we're expecting all manner of flashy computers with jaw-dropping pricetags (or no pricetags at all) as the en…
This extravagant gaming laptop could ruin other screens for you
My eyes have seen the PC gaming promised land, and it's a beautifully bright world without a shred of blurriness. It's warm, it looks lovely, and it's…
Marathon’s second season is a chance for Bungie to turn things around
Earlier this month, I finally achieved the elusive goal I had set for myself in Bungie's Marathon. I collected six of the game's rarest items, allowin…
007 First Light is already discounted for the PS5 and Steam
IO Interactive’s 007 First Light is here, and it’s just as stunning a James Bond mov — err, video game — as we hoped it would be. Pardon the confusion…
The Arduboy FX-C is an excellent time killer you might forget you’re carrying
As handheld consoles continue to grow and push the limits of what you can actually hold in your hands, the Arduboy FX-C comes in a refreshingly pocket…
Sometimes, a short game hits the spot
Slots & Daggers, a low-key, fantasy-themed slot machine roguelike, was one of my favorite games last year. That may sound like a complicated descr…
At $549, Lenovo’s Legion Go S gaming handheld is suddenly a good deal
This week, the Steam Deck OLED with 512GB of storage went from $549 to $789, putting it even further out of reach for those who were considering getti…
This sound card could give gamers a competitive edge
Fosi Audio announced a new sound card today with a unique feature designed to give FPS players an advantage. The C3 Gaming Sound Card, which sits outs…
These are my favorite Switch 2 accessories
The Nintendo Switch 2 can be enjoyed right out of the box, but it’s even better with the right accessories. Some of these add-ons are more crucial tha…
007 First Light is like a James Bond movie in the best way possible
The James Bond franchise is nothing if not a spectacle: Aside from the explosions and gun fights, even its calmer moments are dripping in the pomp and…
The Witcher 3 is getting another expansion, more than a decade after launch
The fourth Witcher game may be a ways off, but fans won't be without Geralt of Rivia for long. CD Projekt Red just announced Songs of the Past, the th…
Hanging out in my favorite virtual coffee shop in Tokyo
Finding a cafe that fits you can be a revelatory experience. For me at least, there are few places outside of my house that I can truly feel comfortab…