It sits under the TV like a console, requires zero IT support, and instantly gave my 16-year-old access to a massive library of games. Here's how we did it.
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My Teen Wanted to Try PC Gaming. Here's How We Unlocked a $1,000 Game Backlog for Free
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Nintendo Isn't Getting Rid of Physical Games (Yet), But You Have to Watch Out for Game-Key Cards
Freaking out over Sony killing physical media? Nintendo's game-key cards add a weird wrinkle to the home media landscape. Here's what you need to know and how to spot them in the wild.
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Is It Worth It to Upgrade to Switch 2 Games? We'll Run You Through the Actual Costs
Some Switch games you already own can be upgraded into enhanced Switch 2 titles, but the cost structure is pretty confusing. Here's how much you can expect to pay for the upgrade packs to your favorite games.
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Returning to Vice City Put Me in the Perfect Mood for GTA 6
I reconnected with the franchise’s roots by replaying Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and this classic caper has me more excited than ever to see Rockstar’s next-gen take on Miami mayhem.
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Why Valve’s Steam Machine Is the Ultimate First PC for My Teenager
It plays every PC game my 16 year old wants, sits under the TV like any other console, and doesn't require me to become IT support. We even bonded setting it up! Everyone is happy.
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Silent Hill: Townfall Had Me Stumped for Hours...Then Nearly Bored Me to Death
I love the mid-'90s tech and brain-bending puzzles, but Townfall's plodding gameplay and impersonal story turn a terrifying setting into an exhausting chore.
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Control Resonant: A Game That Loves Freaky New York City Just as Much as I Do
This surreal sequel is instantly one of gaming’s best depictions of the Big Apple, an urban kaleidoscope that’s unnerving to witness yet incredible to explore.
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80 Hours Into Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, I'm Confused But Having Fun
The Switch 2's newest tactical RPG is huge, with a strange but incredibly interesting story.
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Roblox: We're Allowing Offline Play, In-Browser Gaming, and Gen AI Game Dev
Players will be able to join games via their Chrome browser from the game's Experience Details Page, without installing the Roblox app, among other things.
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Researchers Mapped a Fruit Fly Brain. Software Engineers Got It to Play Doom
This 'foundational resource for neuroscience' has turned into a fun side project for dozens of software engineers. Fruit flies, however, aren't going to win any esports tournaments.
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Action Declawed: Insomniac's Wolverine Is a Bloody Bore
Stripped of its graphic gore, Logan's highly anticipated PlayStation 5 exclusive is a hollow, linear slog that forgets to let players actually have fun.
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From Metroid to Kirby, Nintendo Switch 2 Makes Its Case to Win You Over, Even Without GTA 6
GTA 6, this year's biggest game, isn’t coming to Switch 2, but the latest Nintendo Direct argues that there's still more than enough titles headed to the system to make it worth your while.
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'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' Remake Looks Like a Beautiful Game I've Already Played
Nintendo finally pulls back the curtain on its hotly anticipated Zelda remake, but a fresh coat of paint doesn’t lessen the sting of a missed opportunity for something greater.
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White House Pulls 'Build the Wall' Game Following Tetris Company Objections
Over the weekend, the company said it takes IP infringement 'very seriously.'
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DLSS 5 and AMD Frame Generation Now Possible On All RTX GPUs With New Mod
Got an RTX 20-series GPU? Now you too can play around with generative game overhauls.
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