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Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen writes about consumer tech the way a friend who actually opened the device would describe it. Hardware-first, hype-skeptical, and fluent in benchmark numbers.
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New US bill aims to give gamers actual ownership, not a license
A new congressional bill seeks to turn video game purchases into true ownership and protect gamers when online services disappear.
Fall 2026 gaming guide: strategy titles and top-rated releases
Unlock the perfect autumn lineup with must-play strategy hits, the year’s highest-rated titles, and weekend gaming recommendations.
Street Fighter live-action film: who plays each iconic fighter
Explore the full lineup of the new Street Fighter movie and discover which Hollywood faces embody the beloved video‑game fighters.
Retro game buying tips
Get the best deals on retro games with our expert buying guide
Steam’s $5 ‘Hood Warfare 2’ sparks controversy and buzz
A $5 multiplayer FPS that mimics Call of Duty, puts rival Chicago gangs in the cross‑fire, and has ignited both streamer excitement…
New Epic Games Store launcher promises faster load times and AI-driven design
Epic Games rolled out a preview of an AI‑generated launcher that promises dramatically quicker start‑up times, but the unconventional development method has…
Hell Is Us discount, Peak PS5 leak: two game news you need
Hell Is Us drops to $12 while Peak quietly surfaces for PS5, two stories that could change your next gaming night.
Console setup guide for gamers
Get the ultimate console setup with our comprehensive guide to cables, ventilation, and stands
PS5 version of Peak confirmed; Arc Raiders free trial announced
Peak’s long‑awaited PS5 debut is confirmed by an ESRB rating, and Arc Raiders will be free for a limited weekend on consoles.
Seven indie games, including No Man’s Sky, debut on the App Store
Apple’s Indie Games Week brings seven top indie titles to iPhone and iPad, with Sifu, Vampire Crawlers and No Man’s Sky leading…
Gaming disorder explained and its impact on legal cases
Discover the real signs of gaming disorder, how doctors diagnose it, and why lawyers now call on specialist witnesses to explain its…
Optimizing FSR 4 on APU-powered devices
Discover the secrets to optimizing FSR 4 on handheld devices for a smoother gaming experience
Dragon Quest creator uses AI to craft a browser game in half an hour
Yuji Horii demonstrates that artificial intelligence can let a solo creator produce a functional game in just thirty minutes.
X Games appoints veteran action-sports executive Steve Rogers
X Games adds long‑time action‑sports operator Steve Rogers as COO, a move that coincides with the rapid growth of its MoonPay X…
Crypto-driven GTA 6 leak: nude Lucia footage fuels $30 M demand
GTA 6 leak escalates as a cryptic hacker trades nude Lucia clips for a $30 million meme‑coin push, targeting Rockstar’s release plans.
Chinese RPG Reverse: 1999 adds Welsh folklore character Rhiannon
Welsh folklore meets Chinese RPG as Rhiannon, a mystical bird‑trainer, joins Reverse: 1999, opening doors for Celtic stories in global games.
Odd gaming experiments: tape hacks, ultra-hard classics, White House
Dive into the bizarre world of tape‑based gaming hacks, retro titles that challenge even the toughest players, and government‑sponsored political mini‑games.
October-December 2026 video game launch calendar
Get the full schedule of 2026’s blockbuster launches and the surprise debut of Neon Abyss 2 this fall.
Portable gaming options
Get the best handheld console for your gaming style
PS5 physical sales surge in September while consolidation accelerates
September’s numbers spotlight indie breakthroughs, a PS5 sales surge, and a surprising demand for boxed games like Marvel’s Wolverine.
Discord’s Matt Damon activation signals future of ad-supported games
Discord turned a movie launch into a 100k‑player quest, unveiling a self‑serve video‑quest ad format that could reshape how brands reach gamers.
Playground lets anyone build and share games without coding
Turn a sentence into a playable game with Google Playground, the AI‑powered sandbox that puts creation in anyone’s hands.
GeForce now optimization guide
Get the most out of GeForce now with our expert optimization guide
All the must-play October 2026 game launches and festivals
From epic remasters to fresh indie surprises, October 2026 delivers a packed calendar of launches, updates and worldwide gaming gatherings.
White House video-game arcade sparks protest on National Mall
The White House’s new political mini‑games have triggered a satirical counter‑arcade, turning Washington’s public space into a battleground for meme‑style propaganda.