Let’s forget about the mudslinging that occurs when anyone brings up the two big console makers who don’t have a big “N” in their name. Instead, let’s ask a simple question: what do we actually want from a next-gen Xbox or PlayStation? The latest rumors suggest 2026 could be a big year for Microsoft and […]
Microsoft Quietly Pulls the Plug on Its Movies and TV Store
Microsoft abruptly shut down its online movie and TV store. On Friday, the tech giant quietly updated both its general and Xbox support pages to reflect the changes. Users will no longer be able to buy new content from Microsoft.com and the Microsoft Store on Windows and Xbox. Thankfully, Microsoft says if you already own […]
The Best Gadgets of June 2025
With developer conference season in the rearview mirror—Google gave us boatloads of AI, Android XR smart glasses, and a hell of a lot of Veo 3 slop, and Apple ushered in “Liquid Glass” for all of its “26” software—we can now turn our full attention back to checking out the shiny and comforting world of […]
Meta’s Xbox-Branded Quest 3S Just Sold Out for All the Wrong Reasons
Everyone loves limited-edition stuff. There’s Sony’s 30th anniversary PS5, or Analogue’s many limited edition Pocket handhelds, or— I don’t know—the Shamrock f***ing Shake. But there’s one type of person who loves limited-edition stuff more than your average consumer, and it’s a scalper. For proof of that, see Meta’s recently released Xbox-branded Quest 3S. See Meta […]
Every PC Handheld is a Steam Deck Now With SteamOS Support
Valve’s SteamOS is here to take the reins for your favorite mobile gaming machines. The company’s latest update enables anybody to load up Valve’s native handheld software onto (almost) any handheld PC, providing a much cleaner, console-like experience for a smaller screen. We’ve already seen how the change in operating system can increase gaming performance […]
David Leitch Is Going Into Battle Directing ‘Gears of War’
Netflix’s long-anticipated film adaptation of Xbox’s premier video game franchise, Gears of War, is finally gathering some momentum. Filmmaker David Leitch (The Fall Guy) has signed on to helm the blockbuster take on the Gears of War game series for Netflix. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that he and his production company 87North will […]
Nintendo Understands the Power of Exclusive Video Games With Hades II on the Switch 2
Nintendo is making sure the Switch 2 games lineup isn’t just full of titles you want to play, but games you can only play on the $450 Switch 2. Hades II, the sequel to studio Supergiant Games’ extraordinarily popular Hades, is going to be a timed exclusive for the first Switch and Nintendo’s upcoming handheld. […]
Microsoft and Asus Might Make the Xbox Handheld a Reality
Microsoft has been annoyingly hesitant to offer a version of Windows that pairs well with an 8-inch screen. Now, the latest rumors suggest we may finally get cross-integration between Xbox and Windows built specifically for handhelds, and none other than Asus could act as a torchbearer for a new generation of console-like handheld gaming akin […]
SCUF Valor Pro Review: Almost Premium-level for $100
There are controllers you can get for $60—your stock, no-frills Xbox and PS5 devices—or there are the “performance” controllers that cost $200. SCUF is known as a company that does the latter. They make high-end devices for players who want to imagine themselves going pro. But what about a $100 controller, like SCUF’s new Valor […]