AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: the best gaming CPU
AMD has dominated PC gaming CPU performance for more than two years. Its X3D chips have provided a boost that Intel has been unable to match, and its new $479 Ryzen 7 9800X3D goes a […]
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Twitch responds to accusations of not being a “gaming website” anymore
During a Patch Notes stream, Twitch’s Head of Community and Senior Producer addressed concerns from a chatter asking why the platform isn’t a “gaming website anymore.” Twitch is best known for its origins as a […]
Wooting’s 80HE makes the best gaming keyboard even better
Wooting created the best gaming keyboard on the market two years ago with the 60HE. It popularized the use of Hall effect switches and a Rapid Trigger system that speeds up how quickly you can […]
Ex-YouTube Gaming boss urges streamers to multi-stream on Twitch
YouTube’s former head of gaming partnerships is encouraging more streamers to broadcast on Twitch following TimTheTatman and Dr Lupo’s decision to start multi-streaming. On September 1, popular streamers TimTheTatman and Dr Lupo shocked the internet […]
Dr Disrespect should be banned from YouTube says former YouTube Gaming boss
Former YouTube Gaming boss Ryan ‘Fwiz’ Wyatt says YouTube should now ban Dr Disrespect after the streamer admitted to inappropriately messaging a minor. On June 25, 2024, Guy ‘Dr Disrespect’ Beahm revealed that his permanent […]
Download Festival To Collaborate With SEGA On An Immersive Gaming Experience
Download Festival has shared news of their collaboration with SEGA on a new immersive, post-apocalyptic gaming experience at this year’s festival. Image credit: Todd Owyoung Following the line-up announcement of their District X area last […]
LEGO Debuts New Minifigure for Star Wars Gaming Icon
It’s hard to believe it, but LEGO Star Wars turns 25 in 2024. Over the years, the brand immortalized countless Star Wars characters into LEGO Minifigures. Still, fans have waited nearly half a decade for […]
Best gaming deals: PlayStation 5 bundles and Switch Mario Day deals
While we’re gearing up for more awesome Mario Day deals to drop on March 10, one of this weekend’s best deals is focused on a console that can’t play any Mario games: the PlayStation 5. […]
Best gaming deals: Dune TTRPG Bundle, Pokémon games, and more
Dune: Part 2 is finally in theaters, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did (grab extra napkins if you’re buying the themed popcorn bucket). If you’re indulging in the second part […]
Why Suicide Squad Could Revitalize DC’s Gaming Presence
As the world of gaming and comics collide, the anticipation for the Suicide Squad game is palpable. This title isn’t just another addition to DC’s gaming portfolio; it’s a beacon of hope for revitalizing their […]
Disney’s HoloTile Floor Being Called The ‘Holy Grail’ Of VR Gaming
Disney Parks YouTube Disney recently revealed that it has developed something it calls Holotile. The company calls its new invention “the world’s first multi-person, omnidirectional, modular, expandable, treadmill floor.” It was designed by Disney Research […]
Billy Mitchell Breaks Silence On Reinstated Gaming Records & Cheating Claims
‘King of Kong’ star Billy Mitchell is keeping score after Twin Galaxies reinstated his historical records … after a multi-year dispute over cheating allegations. Play video content TMZ.com Billy tells TMZ … he’s satisfied and […]
Chinese Online Gaming Billionaire Chen Tianqiao Revealed As Second-Largest Foreign Holder Of US Land
Chen Tianqiao, a Chinese billionaire who made his fortune largely in the field of online gaming, is also the second-biggest foreign landowner in the United States, distantly behind Canada’s Irving family, according to a recent […]
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review – a new gaming kingdom awaits | Games
Fixed in the sky above the entrance to Mount Qaf is a titanic statue frozen in the moment of its destruction; the pieces of a granite head shattered into chunks hang suspended in mid-fall. In […]
Best gaming deals: Save 33% at the Epic Games Store
Welcome to Polygon’s first weekend special of the new year. The pickings are a bit slim as we kick off 2024, but we’ve still managed to scrounge up a couple of deals you should check […]
Best gaming deals: Save 33% at the Epic Games Store
Welcome to Polygon’s final weekend deal collection of 2023. While we won’t have another weekend post for you all until Jan. 6, 2024, we’ve got plenty of awesome discounts below to carry you through the […]
The Verge’s 2023 gaming and entertainment holiday gift guide
Photo Illustration by Amelia Holowaty Krales and Cath Virginia / The Verge Even if someone is the type to buy all the latest big games, we’re certain we can help you find them a unique […]
From ‘Spacewar!’ to ‘Starfield’: A history of video gaming
Gamesville dove into the research labs and dusty arcades to piece together the history of video games—and how technology is advancing them today. – Sergei Elagin // Shutterstock Chris Compendio While the medium of video […]
Steam Deck OLED, ROG Ally, and more: all the news about the handheld PC gaming revolution
Valve’s Steam Deck and its carrying case. | Image: Valve Catch up on our coverage of PC gaming handhelds, starting with Valve’s category-defining Steam Deck. In July 2021, Valve revealed the Steam Deck, a Switch-like […]
Bizarre gaming TikTok Live NPC trend explained – and why it’s so popular
IF you spend any time on TikTok you will have noticed a new trend popping up on your live feed. Called the NPC trend, there are a number of content creators who are moving towards […]