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Video Games

No matter what you geek out about, chances are you also play games. We do too! Computer or console, modern or retro, we're talking about it.

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Someone playing on the Nintendo Switch with a 8BitDo Arcade Controller.
8BitDo's New Wireless Arcade Controller Costs Just $89

It's highly programmable, surprisingly customizable, and super affordable. Nice.

White steam logo on a gray background.
Steam Will Now Show You Best-Sellers Going Back 21 Years

Some Steam games are officially old enough to drink.

A picture of Marco from Metal Slug with gameplay of Contra and Ghouls 'n Ghosts in the background.
Why One of Gaming's Most Influential Genres Went Extinct

This action-packed genre is still missing in action.

Rear view of streamer that rejoices in his victory.
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Revisit Competitive Online Multiplayer

What if the reason you stopped playing competitive games no longer exists?

The game of dinosaur in Google Chrome.
The 10 Best Browser Games of All Time
Web

Sneaky fun for everyone.

A gaming PC with a crown, representing superiority, and an Xbox Series X and a PS5 in the background.
The Console Wars Are Over, And Everyone Won (Especially the PC)

This isn't a zero-sum game.

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Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild opening.
10 Games With Incredible Introductions That Hooked Me Instantly

A game's introduction can make or break a player's interest, but these games will have you invested almost immediately.

The HyperX Pulsefire Saga and its modular hot swappable parts.
This Modular Mouse Changed My Mind About Wired Mice

Making your own mouse has never been easier.

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Nintendo virtual game cards being exchanged between systems.
Nintendo's Virtual Game Cards Have Made Me Use my Switch Lite Again

They should have done this ages ago.

2B in NieR: Automata with a big sword.
10 Game Soundtracks That Changed My Opinion of Game Music

Music to my ears!

A ROG Ally 2 positioned above a Nintendo Switch 2 against a futuristic gradient backdrop.
Here's Why the ROG Ally 2 Might Make You Cancel Your Switch 2 Preorder

So many choices.

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Star Wars Republic Commando for PS4.
7 Star Wars Games That Deserve a Remaster or Sequel

I find this lack of games disturbing.

A PlayStation 5 with a stack of money beside it.
PlayStation 5 Price Increases Might Be On the Way

Absolutely no one is surprised.

Man impressed while watching TV in a dark room.
My OLED TV Is 5 Years Old and the Quality Still Blows Me Away

Sometimes you have to treat yourself.

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A player holding a sword heading toward a river with a bridge while the other side of the sword shows a monster being shot at with a magic missile in The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered.
How the Oblivion Remaster's Huge Sales Could Shape Games for Years to Come

Oblivion Remastered may have changed the direction of the industry.

Steam Deck OLED in its case with the left joystick in focus.
Why I Want a Steam Deck Mini

Steam Deck, but pocket-friendly.

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The Razer Kitsune Chun-Li Edition.
Why an All-Button Controller Should Be Your Next Gamer Purchase

No sticks, just stones.

Lenovo Legion Go S Powered by SteamOS at CES 2025.
Steam Games Now Have 'SteamOS Compatibility' Scores

Now that SteamOS isn't just on the Steam Deck anymore.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo on a Steam Deck.-1
How to Play More Video Games When You Have No Time

Everyone wants to play games, but nobody has the time.

The Hisense 55A85K 55-inch 4K 120Hz OLED TV connected to a gaming PC playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
Don’t Buy a Monitor for Your Gaming PC, Buy a TV Instead

A bigger screen is always better.

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