Shigeru Miyamoto wanted the SNES to be an indie powerhouse a full 10 years ahead of its time

GamesShigeru Miyamoto wanted the SNES to be an indie powerhouse a full 10 years ahead of its timeWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesShigeru Miyamoto wanted the SNES to be an indie powerhouse a full 10 years ahead of its timeWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

January 12, 2024 · 18 min · 3633 words · Julie Goodman

Smite 2 won't launch with all the original game's content because just porting the skins would take "about 246 person-years of work," so the devs are giving you money instead

GamesMOBASmite 2 won’t launch with all the original game’s content because just porting the skins would take “about 246 person-years of work,” so the devs are giving you money insteadWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesMOBASmite 2 won’t launch with all the original game’s content because just porting the skins would take “about 246 person-years of work,” so the devs are giving you money insteadWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

January 12, 2024 · 18 min · 3625 words · Glenn Hunt

Sony's new XR headset has me more hyped than Apple Vision Pro

HardwareVRSony’s new XR headset has me more hyped than Apple Vision ProWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HardwareVRSony’s new XR headset has me more hyped than Apple Vision ProWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works....

January 12, 2024 · 19 min · 3899 words · Michael Smith

SteelSeries Alias Pro review: "A genuine all-in-one purchase"

GamesRadar+ VerdictThe SteelSeries Alias Pro offers everything you need to take your streaming setup to the next level. Just like the Alias, it’s a brilliant microphone first and foremost, but the extra value for money you get here could be very alluring to the upper echelon of content creators. The question is, with a USB sibling not far behind, is this the mic you need?TODAY’S BEST DEALS$317.99at Amazon$329at Walmart$329.99at Best BuyPros+All-in-one XLR bundle+Microphone offers clean, full sound+Stream Mixer is compact and nicely laid out+Sonar app offers easy customizationCons-Sounds just as good as the cheaper USB Alias-Stand positions are limited...

January 12, 2024 · 23 min · 4771 words · Christopher Lowery

SteelSeries Alias review: "A quality option for streamers"

GamesRadar+ VerdictDespite the existence of its pro-grade sibling, the SteelSeries Alias is a brilliant microphone for streaming and gaming that packs a wad of features, software, and looks into an accessible package. It may not be the cheapest option you’ll find, but it’s one that justifies its price and then some.TODAY’S BEST DEALS$150at Amazon$165.99at Best Buy$179.99at DellPros+Full, clear audio out of the box+Sonar software allows easy customization+Clever in-built LED lighting+Quality included standCons-Stand positions are limited-Top-end price point-Sonar audio routing has some issues (hopefully these will be patched)...

January 12, 2024 · 22 min · 4664 words · Allen Cook

Tekken 8 director's favorite newcomer is coffee-grinder Azucena, "just because he's a big fan of coffee"

GamesFightingTekken 8Tekken 8 director’s favorite newcomer is coffee-grinder Azucena, “just because he’s a big fan of coffee"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesFightingTekken 8Tekken 8 director’s favorite newcomer is coffee-grinder Azucena, “just because he’s a big fan of coffee"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

January 12, 2024 · 14 min · 2898 words · Deborah Rodriguez

The "biggest Starfield update yet" is coming next week with over 100 fixes plus graphical improvements for NPCs and space sightseeing

GamesRPGStarfieldThe “biggest Starfield update yet” is coming next week with over 100 fixes plus graphical improvements for NPCs and space sightseeingWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesRPGStarfieldThe “biggest Starfield update yet” is coming next week with over 100 fixes plus graphical improvements for NPCs and space sightseeingWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

January 12, 2024 · 17 min · 3558 words · Lisa Lee

The 50 best games of the '80s, ranked

GamesThe 50 best games of the ’80s, rankedWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesThe 50 best games of the ’80s, rankedWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nintendo) Here it is, the very best games of the ’80s....

January 12, 2024 · 31 min · 6496 words · Stacie Turner

The biggest changes in Fortnite Season 2 of Chapter 5

GamesBattle RoyaleFortniteThe biggest changes in Fortnite Season 2 of Chapter 5When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesBattle RoyaleFortniteThe biggest changes in Fortnite Season 2 of Chapter 5When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works....

January 12, 2024 · 16 min · 3220 words · Michael Mullins

The Deck of Many Things review: "A big, bulky puzzle piece that struggles to fit"

GamesRadar+ VerdictThe Deck of Many Things is a big, bulky puzzle piece that struggles to fit anywhere, despite the glittering potential behind much of what’s being offered. Too big to add to most campaigns, too thin to be a campaign itself, the ideas present are nonetheless great, but require a very flexible Dungeon Master to fold them into any running game without compromising what came before.Pros+Great new player options for characters+The mini-adventures are well-made, if a bit isolated+Procedurally-generated encounters are funCons-Very hard to fold into existing campaigns without pure chaos-The actual deck lacks visual personality-Price feels pretty excessive...

January 12, 2024 · 25 min · 5317 words · Rodney Sanchez MD

The developer of Sims competitor Paralives adds over 800 new items to the upcoming life sim - including an anime body pillow

GamesSimulationThe developer of Sims competitor Paralives adds over 800 new items to the upcoming life sim - including an anime body pillowWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesSimulationThe developer of Sims competitor Paralives adds over 800 new items to the upcoming life sim - including an anime body pillowWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

January 12, 2024 · 14 min · 2953 words · Emily Guzman

The Finals devs to avoid further aim assist controversy by continuing to test on a "weapon by weapon basis"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Embark Studios) Embark Studios will continue to smooth over aggressive aim assist issues in its destructive shooter The Finals. The studio rolled out a patch just yesterday toaddress the game’s pesky aim assist, which supposedly gave controller players a sizeable advantage over their eternal mouse and keyboard rivals. But the team plans to continue testing aim assist tweaks because “balancing is never done....

January 12, 2024 · 16 min · 3403 words · Daniel Thomas

The Witcher season 4 adds John Wick star Laurence Fishburne as fan-favorite character

EntertainmentTVFantasy ShowsThe Witcher (TV show)The Witcher season 4 adds John Wick star Laurence Fishburne as fan-favorite characterWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EntertainmentTVFantasy ShowsThe Witcher (TV show)The Witcher season 4 adds John Wick star Laurence Fishburne as fan-favorite characterWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

January 12, 2024 · 14 min · 2784 words · Amanda Miller