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What is NVIDIA's GeForce NOW?
Cloud gaming streaming services have been growing in popularity over the past few years. Gaming has come a long way from completely local to streaming instantly from anywhere. While services such as Amazon Luna, PlayStation Plus, Shadow, and Xbox Cloud Gaming have revolutionized the industry, NVIDIA's GeForce NOW is a…
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How to Use a PlayStation Controller on PC (PS4/PS5)
When a keyboard and mouse just won't cut it, you can use your PlayStation controller on your PC and start gaming in no time. Whether you have a PS4 or PS5 controller, we'll guide you through setting one up. DualShock 4 PS4 Controller on Windows If you don't have an Xbox controller, fear not: your trusty PS4 controller is…
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Playdate: Quirky Yellow Handheld
What is small, yellow, square with a black and white screen and a mechanical crank on the side? A Playdate, of course. Developed by Panic and Swedish industrial design firm Teenage Engineering, the Playdate handheld retro game console was first featured in Edge magazine in May 2019, but enthusiasts had to wait nearly three…
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Next Fest: Steam’s Multi-Day Celebration of Upcoming Games
For nearly half of a century, video games have skyrocketed in popularity. We’ve witnessed a rather insane evolution of video games in their scope, popularity, and ambition. Steam, a popular marketplace for gamers, has grown to be one of the most valuable ways for eager gamers to find, demo, and buy video games digitally.…
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Controller vs. Mouse and Keyboard: Which is Best for Gaming?
On personal computers, and increasingly on gaming consoles, you have the choice of using a controller or using a mouse and keyboard to play your games. Gamers often have strong feelings about which option is superior, but what is the real answer? Controller vs. gaming mouse and keyboard The debate over controller versus…
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Amnesia: The Bunker
In December 2022, Frictional Games announced the fourth installment in the Amnesia series, called Amnesia: The Bunker. Like previous games in the series, Bunker is a survival horror game about a character dealing with amnesia. However, Frictional is changing the series’ formula this time round. Bunker is set in a semi-open…
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Upcoming Ubisoft Games for 2023 to Early 2024
Ubisoft is currently working on a number of titles slated for release in 2023, including heavyweights like Assassin’s Creed: Mirage and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Despite having a difficult recent few years, the company looks to be on track to release these and some other highly anticipated titles in 2023 to early 2024.…
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What is the Intel Extreme Masters Esports Tournament?
The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) is the longest running global pro gaming tour. These tournaments are organized into seasons by the Electronic Sports League (ESL) and sponsored by Intel. This series of esports tournaments bring out the world’s best players in cities worldwide, and winning brings with it a high level of…
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Get Your Lightsaber Ready for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Another huge release from the Star Wars gaming franchise is just around the corner. With early cinematic and gameplay trailers promising improved graphics, open gameplay, and a familiar hero, the upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Survivor looks like a hit. What is Star Wars Jedi: Survivor? Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a highly…
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What's Coming in Dead Island 2
The long-awaited and relentlessly delayed sequel to Dead Island is almost here, and it may well be one of 2023’s biggest titles. Dead Island 2 was originally revealed in June 2014—almost a decade ago—with the release of a viral cinematic trailer. The trailer featured an oblivious jogger turning into a zombie while running…
