The CRKD Nitro Deck 2 has finally begun shipping worldwide, and my wrists are rejoicing. As much as I adore the Nintendo Switch 2, the flat backs of the Joy-Cons love to induce bouts of aches and pains in my wrists. However, the ergonomic form factor of the Nitro Deck 2 looks like a wrist-pain-saving […]
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Nintendo finally adds Switch 2 VRR support for docked mode, and I can’t help but feel like the update is Ocarina of Time remake prep

Nintendo finally just gave the Switch 2 a boost in TV mode by adding VRR (variable refresh rate) support to its dock. It’s a feature that should have shipped with the handheld last June before being quietly removed at launch, but it looks like Ninty finally nailed the HDMI 2.1 perk just in time for […]
2019I love The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Duelist mode, but playing on the hardest difficulty is forcing me into vampire vigilantism

The Blood of Dawnwalker’s protagonist, Coen, is rather salty. He’s just been turned into a vampire against his will, his family has been kidnapped, and I’m making him eat a lot of rats. If there’s a silver lining, he can’t touch it. Going into my playthrough of The Blood of Dawnwalker on the hardest difficulty, […]
201948% of women say the gaming community and culture do not welcome or represent them

Almost half of the women we surveyed as part of research we conducted for our brand new G+RLS podcast said that gaming communities and culture doesn’t welcome or represent them. That’s 48% of women playing PC and console games that we spoke to across the US and UK who don’t feel accepted as part of […]
2019Are there any Subway Surfers codes in September 2026?

Subway Surfers codes were once a welcome part of this fast-paced endless runner, giving mobile players various rewards including free coins, keys, and even some fresh characters to dash down the tracks with! While it’s been some time since we last saw a new promo code announced, the game continues to be immensely popular and […]
2019Sonic fans have double the physical Switch game goodness as the Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic Collections are now up for pre-order

SEGA announced last June during the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary festivities that two game collections were heading to the Nintendo Switch, and now they’re finally available to pre-order. The Classic Sonic Collection and Modern Sonic Collection are available for $49.99 / $49.99 at Best Buy each, and are expected to launch in October later […]
2019Valve locks Australian Steam users out of age-restricted store pages if they don’t have a credit card, even if their account is over 18 years old

Australian Steam users are now unable to access any age-restricted content on their account without having a credit card thanks to the introduction of the government’s Online Safety Act. This is in line with the Australian government’s Online Safety Act 2021, which noted that any “app distribution services” must have age assurance requirements in place […]
2019VisionQuest showrunner reveals the two MCU scenes the show is based on – and Kevin Feige’s one mandate

VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas has revealed the two MCU scenes that inspired the Disney Plus show – as well as Kevin Feige’s one mandate. The show brings back Paul Bettany’s Vision after the events of WandaVision, which saw Wanda bring the synthezoid back from the dead in her magical Hex. In the end, she brought […]
2019Final Fantasy 7 Revelation masterfully blends nostalgia and new in an exciting and overwhelming package

The Highwind floats above the world. Yuffie Kisaragi dives out of the airship, party in tow, and falls through the air with a keen speed before I unleash her parachute, softening our hero’s descent into the rich wilderness of Mideel. It’s immediately apparent that if we thought Rebirth was big, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is […]
2019Final Fantasy 7 Revelation boss is “so sorry” for what happens to Aerith in Rebirth, but if you’re still upset, “you may change your opinion” by the end of the remake trilogy

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has apologized for what happens to Aerith in Rebirth, but if you’re still upset about it, he insists you stick around to the end of the remake trilogy, because you might just “change your opinion.” Before we get into it, please take this as your final – very […]
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