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Back in February of this year we posted about the REALMZ controllers from PDP  Gaming, and we commented on how much we loved the lightweight design and fantastic look of the control. We’ve been using these controllers a lot lately while reviewing Mario Party Jamboree, and further to our review of the Sonic and Tails controllers, we now have the new Minecraft REALMZ controller at our disposal. I’ve always been fascinated by the “guts” of a controller, and these controllers…

I've been playing Mario and Luigi: Brothership for a few days now, and I'm really impressed with where the game is headed!

Age of Mythology: Retold might just be the best Age of Empires experience currently available on any platform. I'm loving it!

October 17, 2024 – New York – OnePlus, a global leader in technology, has announced the upcoming release of its latest mobile operating system, OxygenOS 15, during a special online event. Scheduled for October 24, 2024, at 11:30 AM Eastern, the event will stream live on OnePlus' official channels. OxygenOS 15, one of the first systems to build on the Android 15 update, represents a bold leap forward, integrating OnePlus’ "Never Settle" ethos with cutting-edge advancements. With a focus on delivering the ultimate Fast & Smooth experience, AI-driven ...

What’s the most innocent thing you’ve ever seen annoy the maximum amount of people? This is the internet, so I’m guessing we all have our examples. Here’s my latest find: the outpouring of grief over “Real Yakuza Use a Gamepad”. For those not in the know, that makes up most of a splash screen that shows at the start of every Yakuza game on PC. It’s a hint that if you try and play with a keyboard and mouse, you…

An Xbox Partner Preview was announced for October 17th, 2024. We have the details so far below. An Xbox Partner Preview will air this Thursday, October 17th. It will air 12pm central and feature third party games coming to Xbox, PC, and Game Pass. It will be about 25 minutes long. So far the Alan Wake expansion The Lake House, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers have been announced for the Preview. There will also…

The Unreal Engine has problems. On console it’s often running at sub-1080p resolutions, and stuttering is an issue across the board. Is it time for developers to start looking at other options? It’s getting to be less and less of a surprise when a major video game franchise suddenly announces it’s going to be running on Unreal from here on out. Halo is the latest to fall, ditching its own engine and instead building future titles in Epic’s software instead.…

I’ve started playing games wrong, and I’ve got to say it’s feeling pretty right. This won’t be a new idea to some people, especially those who’re deep into achievements. But it’s something I recommend for everybody, if only to shake things up at a time when games aren’t spending much time rewriting the rules. The biggest games are so slick now. You barely have to play them. They put the maximum amount of energy into making everything look epic and…

The LEGO Group is bridging the gap between digital and physical play with a new wave of exciting gaming-themed sets, allowing kids to bring their favorite virtual adventures to life in a whole new way. This announcement comes on the heels of a recent study revealing that 71% of parents say their children enjoy merging digital and physical play experiences. Recognizing this trend, The LEGO Group is expanding its already impressive range of gaming sets based on popular franchises like…

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit offers a unique and terrifying experience within the beloved horror franchise. Here’s a more in-depth look at its key features: Time-Traveling Gameplay The game’s innovative time-traveling mechanic sets it apart from previous FNAF titles. Players explore a realm known as “The Pit,” which is divided into various simulations representing a different point in time. This allows for a fresh and unpredictable gameplay experience, as players must navigate through unfamiliar environments while ...