Microsoft has finally shown us a large part of the strategy it's devised to keep Windows on handheld PCs, and combat the threat of SteamOS. It's a plan with many moving parts, it seems, but so far it looks like the right set of moves.
You might not have noticed, but mods are slowly becoming more common in console games. They're still not available for most console releases, but the recent wave of new console games with mod support is a promising sign for future releases.
Video games are full of amazing music, but some games sound even better with your own personal playlists. Consoles used to let you import custom soundtracks into games, but the feature has practically vanished on modern platforms. So what happened?
Times are tough all around the world, and usually when belts are tightened, the first thing to go is entertainment. That's a sad situation, and it doesn't help that the only news about gaming these days seem to be that it's getting more and more expensive.
Microsoft's Game Pass has a lot of games.Whether you’re using it to get your hands on some of the most exciting new releases or to revisit your favorite classics, there’s plenty to choose from. Such an embarrassment of riches also means you might overlook a few titles.
I love "free"—it's my favorite price. But when it comes to video games, free usually comes with a catch. There's often a hidden, and sometimes not-so-hidden, cost to games that don't make you pay upfront.
Xbox, the youngest of the extant major console brands, has been having a rough time over the past few years, with flagging sales and lackluster content starting with the Xbox One and dipping even further into the doldrums with the Xbox Series consoles.
Some iconic weapons from video games are too absurd to be real. The Lancer from Gears of War, Cloud's Buster Sword, and almost everything from Monster Hunter are included. But not every mind-blowing weapon in video games is a work of pure fantasy.
The relationship between Electronic Arts and Xbox Game Pass has grown from a cautious partnership to a deep level of cooperation. This has helped both companies, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. EA has been able to leverage Game Pass in a way that more publishers should pay attention to, and it's even been of benefit to gamers themselves.
The increasing cost of video games has been a steady trend over many years. While we could go ahead and blame Nintendo or Microsoft for raising prices, this is something that has to happen over time. Price increases are caused by a mix of economic factors and changing consumer expectations. Fortunately, you have options to keep costs down.
Xbox announced a series of price hikes for its consoles, controllers, and new games. Although they don't appear to have taken effect everywhere, they will soon be adjusted worldwide. It's not great news if you're in the Xbox ecosystem or planning to pick up a console soon.
It is no secret that expansion cards for Xbox tend to be pricey, but you can still occasionally get a good deal. Amazon is running a big sale on the WD_Black C50 2TB Storage Expansion Card, dropping its price to $179.99 on the website from $229.99, a 22% discount from the original MSRP.
Microsoft seems to be moving its games over to PlayStation, and Nintendo has an even better relationship with the company. It shouldn't be long before we see more Xbox games head over to the Nintendo Switch 2, especially since it can now handle more complex games.
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