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You need to check out this killer action game on PS Plus this month

PS Plus subscribers can claim three free games this month, including 2022's best (and deadliest) sports game.
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How to play Fortnite on a Mac: all methods, explained

Want to play Fortnite on your Mac? Despite some hurdles, it can be done. Here are the best ways to get your favorite game running smoothly on your Mac.
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Xbox and Embracer’s mass layoff explanations aren’t good enough

Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer both commented on layoffs at their companies, but their responses raise questions.
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Bringing Helldivers 2 to Xbox eventually isn’t such a bad idea

Phil Spencer is questioning why Helldivers 2 isn't on Xbox yet, and I think that's not such a terrible idea.
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All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

A lot of games support cross-platform play now, but it's hard finding all of them in one spot. We did the digging to make a list of all cross-platform games.
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How to charge a Nintendo Switch controller

Want to know how to charge a Nintendo Switch controller? This article will show you a variety of different ways to charge your Joy-Cons.
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Helldivers 2 review: this great multiplayer shooter blows the competition away

Helldivers 2 is an entertaining cooperative extraction shooter that gives players the tools to create lots of tense and memorable moments.

How to connect a Nintendo Switch Pro controller to a PC

Nintendo's Switch controllers -- the Joy-Cons and the Pro Controller -- use Bluetooth, which makes them compatible with your PC. Here's how to start using them.
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Every key detail from Xbox’s business update: new console, multiplatform games, and more

In a 23-minute podcast, Xbox set the record straight on multiplatform games, its console strategy, and more. Here are all the key details.
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Xbox says its next console will be gaming’s ‘largest technical leap’ ever

Xbox says its already thinking about its next console, which it claims will be the largest technical leap in a gaming generation to date.
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Starfield isn’t going multiplatform, but 4 Xbox games are

Four first-party Xbox games are going multiplatform, but Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle aren't among them
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Save $250 on this Acer gaming laptop with an RTX 3050 Ti

Get into the game with this deal on the Acer Nitro 5, which sees the gaming laptop's price dropped to just $700.
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You can try No Man’s Sky for free this weekend

No Man's Sky just got a new update and is free-to-play this weekend.
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Apple Vision Pro is getting another batch of spatial games

Three more Apple Arcade titles are getting converted into spatial games for the Apple Vision Pro.
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Pulse Elite review: PS5’s new headset is best by default

Sony's Pulse Elite headset offers great audio and innovative design features, even if its PlayStation Link integration raises some questions.
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The 5 best PlayStation Portal alternatives in 2024

PlayStation Portal lets you access your PS5 while away from your TV, but it's not your only option. Here's a look at five PlayStation Portal alternatives.
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How to butcher Pals in Palworld

Butchering your Pals is a surprising yet useful mechanic in Palworld, but requires a very specific tool. If you want to chop up a useless Pal, this is how.
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PS Plus is getting one of the best sci-fi RPGs ever this month

You need to check out this fantastic sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment when it hits the PS Plus Game Catalog on February 20.
Four soldiers near an airstrike in Helldivers 2.

Best Stratagems in Helldivers 2

Strategems are your ace in the hole in Helldivers 2, but just like cards, you need to pick the right ones. Let's review the best Stratagems you should equip.
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller.

This could be your excuse to finally buy the Xbox Elite Controller 2

The Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, which is great for both PC and Xbox Series X players, is available from Dell for a more affordable $145.
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Hurry! The Nintendo Switch just got a rare price cut at Walmart

The original Nintendo Switch is on sale from Walmart for $260 instead of $300 following a $40 discount, for a rare price cut outside of the major sales events.
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This great indie is a loving homage to the worst Nintendo games of all time

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore succeeds in preserving the general vibe of The Legend of Zelda's infamous Phillips CD-i games.
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong review: the Nintendo Switch enters its filler era

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is fine filler for what might be the Nintendo Switch's final year.
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Can you play the Nintendo Switch Lite on a TV?

Can Nintendo Switch Lite play on a TV? That's a question we're here to answer. The new model certainly doesn't fit within the traditional Nintendo Switch dock!
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How to change your Fortnite name on desktop and console

The name that you display in Fortnite is just as important as the skins you wear. We'll teach you how -- and how often -- you can switch up your username.
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Save $200 on the Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming system

Take your favorite PC games everywhere you go with the Asus ROG Ally Z1 and save big on the handheld gaming console with this deal at Best Buy.
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This LG 32-inch QHD monitor just had its price slashed to $209

The 32-inch LG UltraGear QHD gaming monitor, which features a 165Hz refresh rate and AMD's FreeSync technology, is down to an affordable $209 from Walmart.
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How to kill Chargers in Helldivers 2

Chargers are the unstoppable force in Helldivers 2 that will put an end to your fun fast if you don't know how to deal with them. Here are the best tips to win.
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How to fix Helldivers 2 matchmaking issues

As much fun as Helldivers 2 is when you can play with friends, your day will be ruined if matchmaking doesn't work. Here's how you can try and fix this issue.
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How to get Ammonia Glands in Enshrouded

You have all your normal materials to gather in Enshrouded, but Ammonia Glands are unique. If you don't know where to start looking, we'll show you the way.
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Islands of Insight review: open-world puzzler has infinite potential

Even with a lot of duds, Islands of Insight is a near-infinite puzzle collection for dedicated genre fans.
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How to customize boot animations on Steam Deck

Did you know that you can change the boot animation of the Steam Deck to a custom video intro? Here's how to choose a new animation and enable it!
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How to connect Bluetooth headphones to a PS5

Your PlayStation 5 is ready to go, but you want to connect your Bluetooth headphones, but how? We show you how to set up your favorite headphones with your PS5.
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Foamstars review: Square Enix’s fun Splatoon shooter puts its worst foot forward

Foamstars hides surprising fun and strategic depth under its unfortunately grating presentation.
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Giovanni is a writer and video producer focusing on happenings in the video game industry. He has contributed stories to Inverse, Fanbyte, The Inventory, and more. He was previously a segment producer on Polygon’s daily gaming show Speedrun and he currently hosts the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast. Four Tetris 99 wins, and counting.