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Steam Deck is finally coming out on February 25

By John Loeffler last updated 26 January 22

Valve announced Wednesday that the Steam Deck will launch on February 25 after a two-month delay.

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A new ‘PS5 online game’ is in development at PlayStation London Studio

By Emma Boyle published 26 January 22

PlayStation London Studio, the studio behind SingStar and Blood and Truth, has announced that it’s hiring for a new game.

Gaming

Upcoming games 2022: release dates for console and PC

By Vic Hood published 26 January 22

Want to know when you'll get your hands on the biggest upcoming games? We've rounded up all the release dates you need.

Gaming

PS5 is ready for a new Uncharted game – and the Legacy of Thieves collection proves it

By Gerald Lynch published 26 January 22

A thief's end and a legacy lost leave us craving a new beginning.

Gaming

Two characters in Pokemon Legends: Arceus studying an item

Pokémon Legends: Arceus reviews roundup – a breath of fresh air

By Callum Bains published 26 January 22

The critics' views are in, and they're looking mighty fine.

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Rainbow Six Extraction review

By Patrick Dane published 19 January 22

Rainbow Six Extraction is full of fascinating ideas but does that translate into something that's fun to play?

Games

Beyerdynamic MMX 100 review

By Andrew Williams published 11 January 22

Review Looking for a great-sounding gaming headset for less than $100? The Beyerdynamic MMX 100 delivers.

Gaming accessories

8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Xbox review

By Gerald Lynch published 10 December 21

Recommended

The 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller puts pro-level control in the hands of budget-conscious gamers.

Epos H3 Hybrid review

By Adam Vjestica published 8 December 21

The Epos H3 Hybrid combines the benefits of wired and wireless technology to offer a gaming headset that sounds great and is highly versatile.

Gaming accessories

Backbone One iOS controller review

By Gerald Lynch published 8 December 21

Editor's Choice

The Backbone One is a near-perfect iPhone game pad accessory

Mobile Phone accessories

Halo Infinite review

By Adam Vjestica published 6 December 21

Editor's Choice

Halo Infinite's campaign hits every note we could have hoped for and leaves us feeling incredibly optimistic about the series' future.

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PC Gaming

Steam Deck is finally coming out on February 25

By John Loeffler last updated 26 January 22

Valve announced Wednesday that the Steam Deck will launch on February 25 after a two-month delay.

Gaming

Link riding his horse across a lush green field in Zelda: Ocarina of time

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is coming to PC in a fan-made port

By Callum Bains published 25 January 22

A group of community developers are reverse-engineering the classic Nintendo 64 game

Gaming

God of War PC is so good it could make God of War: Ragnarok on PS5 even better

By Darren Allan published 14 January 22

Or indeed Ragnarok even better for the PC, when the port eventually happens (fingers crossed).

PC

Good news on Steam Deck launch date – it’s still on target for February 2022

By Darren Allan published 14 January 22

Valve delivers further reassurance on the release date, and shows off a photo of in-house units now in testing.

PC

A man looking tired and bored at his gaming pc

Remote working has pushed me away from PC gaming

By Ilyas Kanapyanov last updated 25 December 21

Christmas 2021 Although I’ve been a gamer my entire life, I just can’t bear to go anywhere near my gaming PC after working from home for two years.

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Steam Deck compatibility with games is growing, but it’s not all good news

By Darren Allan published 21 December 21

Linux is improving considerably with playing Windows games, but the top 10 Steam titles remain problematic.

PC

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Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is coming to PC in a fan-made port

By Callum Bains published 25 January 22

A group of community developers are reverse-engineering the classic Nintendo 64 game

Gaming

Nintendo is removing videos of fan game that had players shooting Pokemon

By Patrick Dane published 24 January 22

Nintendo has started removing videos of a fan project that had players shooting the adorable Pokemon.

Gaming

Nintendo Switch OLED White lifestyle shot

Never before seen Nintendo hardware shows how it tests Switch cartridges

By Michael Beckwith published 18 January 22

A journalist has shown how Nintendo inspects and authenticates Switch game cartridges.

Gaming

Mario and Bowser driving into each other in Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 9 is reportedly in ‘active development’

By Emma Boyle published 8 January 22

A recent report has suggested that Mario Kart 9 is currently in development and that it’ll do something different with the series.

Gaming

Why I’m using Nintendo Ring Fit to achieve my New Year’s resolution

By Vic Hood last updated 26 January 22

Tech Resolutions My New Year’s resolution is to get fighting fit again – and Ring Fit Adventure is going to help me.

Gaming

Just got a Nintendo Switch? Play these 5 games first

By Vic Hood published 25 December 21

Just got a Nintendo Switch? Then you'll likely be wondering what to play first. Fortunately, we're here to help.

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PlayStation

Soldiers in Call of Duty Warzone carrying guns

Call of Duty Warzone 2 to release next year on PlayStation and Xbox

By Callum Bains published 26 January 22

Warzone 2 will be one of three Call of Duty games coming to PlayStation over the next two years

Gaming

Next three Call of Duty games will release on PlayStation – but what happens then?

By Michael Beckwith published 26 January 22

Insiders say that at least three more Call of Duty titles will come to PlayStation after the Microsoft buy out.

Gaming

The characters of Jak and Daxter posed looking forward

With Crash Bandicoot and Spyro heading to Microsoft, PlayStation should revive Jak and Daxter

By Callum Bains published 24 January 22

With PlayStation's classic mascots likely to soon be under Microsoft's umbrella, these two heroes can step up to the plate.

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Microsoft's Activision move proves the competition is no longer Sony, it's something much bigger

By Patrick Dane last updated 24 January 22

Opinion Microsoft's proposed purchase of Actvision has changed the game, making the old console war obsolete.

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PS5-owning Call of Duty lover? Relax – it'll be tough to make CoD an Xbox exclusive

By Michael Beckwith published 20 January 22

One analyst suspects that anti-trust regulators will prevent Call of Duty from becoming an Xbox only franchise.

Gaming

Horizon Forbidden West NPC Tenakth tribe

Meet the tribes of Horizon Forbidden West

By Michael Beckwith published 6 January 22

The latest Horizon Forbidden West trailer focuses on the people and places Aloy will meet and visit.

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Xbox

Next three Call of Duty games will release on PlayStation – but what happens then?

By Michael Beckwith published 26 January 22

Insiders say that at least three more Call of Duty titles will come to PlayStation after the Microsoft buy out.

Gaming

Soldier in wingsuit sailing through debris in the air as a tornado moves behind them

Battlefield 2042 is losing popularity on Xbox while Steam reviews remain negative

By Michael Beckwith published 25 January 22

Battlefield 2042 is no longer among the most played Xbox games, highlighting its struggle to hold an audience.

Gaming

Sea of Thieves 2022 preview event trailer announcement ghost pirate

Sea of Thieves 2022 preview event will herald the biggest year yet

By Michael Beckwith published 25 January 22

2022 is said to be a huge year for Sea of Thieves and some fans believe a certain character will finally make an appearance.

Gaming

Microsoft's Activision move proves the competition is no longer Sony, it's something much bigger

By Patrick Dane last updated 24 January 22

Opinion Microsoft's proposed purchase of Actvision has changed the game, making the old console war obsolete.

Gaming

Xbox boss says Facebook and Amazon are its main gaming competitors

By Callum Bains published 21 January 22

Phil Spencer discusses the tech giants coming into the industry, and what Microsoft can learn from them.

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Xbox backward compatibility sale: 10 hidden classics to buy right now

By Michael Beckwith last updated 21 January 22

Over 100 classic Xbox games are on sale at the moment and here's a rundown of the gems that risk being overlooked.

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